Pool Pilot

[DONNIE]

I dont know how you can keep those things on the shelves. Between the AutoPilot website and expert advice on here i'm sold 100%. Thanks all!

Donnie

[gkosin1]

I want to install a new system and I have a 20,000 Gal inground gunite pool about 5 years old. Since 20k gal is the cutoff line do I buy the system that goes up to 40K gallons? I see a few people say to upsize. Why is that?
Thanks
Greg

[Davenj]

gkosin1, the cell runs at a lower power level, which extends the life of the cell. My pool is about the same size "vinyl". I run a 48 cell, if I replace it down the road I might go with a 60 cell. PoolSean can give you a more detailed explaination.

[Poolsean]

No need for my input, you all are correct. Larger cell means longer cell life and in some cases, longer warranty. You do have to be careful with pools less than 10,000 gallons though, as there are some systems that cannot adjust down to handle small volume pools. In which case you do not want to go with the largest cell, but going with the next size higher will benefit you.

[gkosin1]

I have found that the 60 size cell can be had for not much more than the 48 cell. With my 20K gal ig pool, would it be more beneficial to go with the 60 or is this overkill? I am also thinking of replacing my pump with a 2 speed to help with the electrical bill and I can get rebates on the pump here in Southern California and the SWG can control the 2 speed pump. In that case I could then run the pump slower but much longer and not push the SWG as hard, is this a correct assumption? I did notice that the replacement 60 cell is about 200 dollars more than the 48 so I was trying to figure that into the equation as well. Would I get a few extra years from the 60 to make up that price delta? I'm very anxious to get a Pool Pilot installed but I want to make sure I make the right choices up front. Thanks for your relies everyone.
Greg

[Poolsean]

You'll be fine with the larger cell, not overkill at all.
Replacing the pump to a two speed will allow you to reduce the Purifier % output even lower, as you will be running your pump longer. Cell life should remain the same though, so there will be no benefit to cell life by going to a two speed pump.
The price difference is even less when you google search the cell prices.

Thanks for considering a salt system for your pool.