SWCG...best decision I've ever made

[steveinaz]

I seriously encourage anyone building a new pool to consider a SWCG. This was my first pool season (new IG since April) and it has been great. The first 6 weeks I used BBB, then the pool builder fired up the SWCG. I can't think of any other thing that can reduce the maintenance/hassle than this piece of equipment. It has been pure joy. Vacation? No problem--go. The SWCG has you covered.

I am so glad we looked into this, and it's got 2 of my friends that are pool owners thinking seriously about purchasing one. They really like the soft water and still can't get over the fact that I have no chlorine in the garage. Both of them warned me that the "first year" is always the hardest with a new pool, and I would have plenty of problems---mine was a breeze.

[waste]

Steve,

That's GREAT!!

I agree that the improvements made to SWCGs in the past 15 years have made them more viable to more pool owners, however - some folks just can't justify the cost of them vs. the cost of bleach and the extra time spent maintaining the pool. What really matters is that any pool owner has a clean, easy to maintain pool that fits their budget/ time schedule.

[mikemedic]

What kind do you have. I have a 22000 gallon IG Vinyl and interested in installing one next year
Thanks
Mike

[Phillbo]

Mike, I went with the ECOmatic ESC 36 model for pool of about the same size. It's been installed for a year and no complaints. Good price point and and easy install. I also like the clear cell housing so I don't have to pull the cell to inspect it for build up. It also has a reverse polarity function that helps reduce scaling and increases cell life.

http://www.balboainstruments.com/page218.html

[steveinaz]

What kind do you have. I have a 22000 gallon IG Vinyl and interested in installing one next year
Thanks
Mike

I have a QuikChlor, which is pretty proprietary---but there are many good ones out there to choose from.