AquaRite installation: how hard is it?

[Poolsean]

Kevin,

If the Aquarite has stainless steel flow switch, you're better off installing the flow switch before the cell as the flow switch will eventually corrode.

[dbursch]

Thanks for everyone's input. Am I hearing that if you have the SWG wired to the pump switch that you don't need to worry about flow sensor function (don't have to worry about so much straight pipe prior to the cell)?

How much wire length comes with the Aquarite? I will have to snake it in a U turn around to where my heater and chlorinaor are.

[tphaggerty]

The Aquarite has lots of wire. Probably 10 or 12 feet on both the chlorinator wire and the flow meter. You still have to worry about the flow sensor, the unit won't run without it. However, the unit itself counts as the 12" of straight pipe. The flow meter is ad addtional 3 to 4". I would say the combo is 16" total. You also will need screw fittings at both ends of the unit for inspection and cleaning. Best bet, go to the aquarite site and download the manual. It has lots of pictures.

The Aquarite manual shows the flow meter after the Aquarite in all of the installation diagrams, so hopefully if it corrodes it will be under warranty.