SWG and Puck Feeder?

[waterbear]

Poolsean, I would have to give a caution about the 3 month algaecide. I don't care what brand or manufacuters it is....it is going to be a copper algaecide!

Catnip, personally I wouldn't worry. IF the worse case scenerio happens that the SWG (or pump) fails (or the power goes off) while you are away it's really not a big deal to hit the pool with bleach and clear it. While you are doing that you can order any replacement parts that your need. I would suspect that they would be available locally without much problem! I believe you are in Marietta. GA. I am sure that ANY parts for a SWG would be available in Atlanta proper if you cound not get them more locally.(If I am not mistaken you are considered to be part of the Atlanta metropolitan area. I have a nephew in Woodstock. ) I live in St. Augustine, FL (want to talk corrosive environment? I live less than one block from both the Atlantic and the Intercoastal Waterway on the barrier island! Salt spray is a FACT of life here!) and I have NEVER had to go to Jacksonville to get anything for my pool. Our pool stores (inlcuding the one I work at) are serviced by the SAME distributors as the ones in Jacksonville. I suspect much the same exists in your area.

IMHO, put in the SWG, relax and enjoy it, and if in the rare event it malfunctions deal with it then! Like Poolsean said, you don't keep a backup pump and filter on hand. IMHO, I would be more likely to keep a few Jandy type valves, skimmer baskets, and multiport spider gaskets on hand. These are parts that are more likely to fail in my opinion.