Sand or Cartridge Filter for New Pool

[CarlD]

CarlD – the reason for the purchase of the SWCG is for peace of mind. When we take a vacation it’s usually for a couple of weeks. Plus, I tend to work late, and sometimes get home in time to eat, help the kids with homework, and kiss the wife good night. Weekends too..like tomorrow (Ugh). Hope I get to use the pool at some point once it's done.

I am very interested in the quick access of the SWCG. Is there any way you can send me a pic of your setup so I can show the builder? I like doing things myself also, but I can’t seem to find any time to do anything anymore.

That's the reason I installed my SWCG--I'm away during the swimming months more than in the past. I use the CLOSED position on the multivalve and the lower black and orange valve to isolate the SWCG cell. The controller/power supply is on the wall behind the filter.

[Toybuilder]

That's the reason I installed my SWCG--I'm away during the swimming months more than in the past. I use the CLOSED position on the multivalve and the lower black and orange valve to isolate the SWCG cell. The controller/power supply is on the wall behind the filter.

Wow. I'm impressed. Want to take a trip to Denver in a few monnts? Is yours rated for a larger pool also? I guess my big question would be how big should I go. JimK is suggesting 40k. Does it state on the models how big a pool it will handle?

I've started my new post in the SWCG category, http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthr...885#post128885.

Guess we can pick this up over there.

[CarlD]

Thanks. No thanks. Yes. While PoolSean is the best on it, I think 50% to 100% greater than your pool's size (16k) is more than enough. With some, like mine, you can mix and match controllers and cells to get the ideal setup. If I were to decide to, I could put a bigger capacity cell in my manifold and just re-set the controller to run it. This unit can also act as the pump's timer, and, I believe, select between high and low speeds, but I didn't mess with what was working fine. It can even run an acid injection pump, too. May also brew the morning coffee, but I have not gone that route yet....

[FormerBromineUser]

Ha! And you without coffee???? Go for it!

[CarlD]

Who's without coffee? I'm the house coffee maven!
Today is fresh-ground Ethiopian! Yum!

[JimK]

Thanks. No thanks. Yes. While PoolSean is the best on it, I think 50% to 100% greater than your pool's size (16k) is more than enough. With some, like mine, you can mix and match controllers and cells to get the ideal setup. If I were to decide to, I could put a bigger capacity cell in my manifold and just re-set the controller to run it. This unit can also act as the pump's timer, and, I believe, select between high and low speeds, but I didn't mess with what was working fine. It can even run an acid injection pump, too. May also brew the morning coffee, but I have not gone that route yet....

Like yours, the Aqua Rite has different cell size options that can be used with the same control unit. I believe the three options are 15k gal, 25k gal, and 40k gal.

IMO, while the 25k gal size would probably work fine for a 16k gal pool (though I don't know how the spa impacts this) the 40k gal size cell would offer the best value as it would last the longest.

Toy builder, though I only have first hand experience with the Aqua Rite, I'd have no problem recommending either brand based on what I've read.