would you agree with this statement re: chlorine generators and heater?

[tenax]

anyone? trying to move forward with this today and need more opinions..thanks!

[Davenj]

I have a standard Hayward gas heater, with a SWCG. Have only had it for a season. Can't give long term info. A relative had a heater go out after 2 seasons, no SWCG. This was due to wacked out water chem.,. Just pointed him to this forum for water treatment/balance info. Seems keeping the water balance right is the biggest factor. IMHO

[tenax]

yes, i didn't note that here, but have read much about that as well..hmmm..i can tell you that in my case into my 4th season using this pool that whatever it is about our climate/water supply that i haven't had to use anything to adjust ph or alkiline in my system in all that time..even at startup..aside from chlorine and algaecide upon occasion, it's been no problem..likely why the prior heater lasted at least 15 years before the heat exchange blowout this year.thanks

[tonyl]

I wouldn't pay the extra cost. I've got a 10 year old Hayward NG that still works like new. It's been used about half that time with an Aquarite SWG and I keep the salt at the high end range. Hope this helps, Tony

[tenax]

it does, tony..thank you..i guess the concensus is no worries (seanpilot also gave me some guidance on this and says prior experience with jandy says that they consider a saltwater pool to be above 3800ppm but adds best to check with them directly on that) which makes sense if i want to be really sure of warranty.

thanks again folks..this gives me a much greater comfort level)

[PatL34]

If you check the operating manual, you will find that they don't want you to instal the unit after a SWCG. They are concerned with the high concentration of chlorine developed in the cell going to the heater.

Hope I have increased your comfort level.

http://www.jandy-downloads.com/pdfs/...ox_H02424-.pdf

Pat

[Davenj]

As an off topic side thought, what effect on the heater is there during winter time. No water in it, just whats left residual and air. I think I'm thinking about this to much, or way to much time on my hands. Think I'll go clean the pool. LOL