Hello!
We are currently building a small 1,600 gallon (not 16k!) pool/hot tub (no jets) & trying to decide on a Salt system that works for this "in-between" size where there isn't much info. The husband wants an in-line system (versus drape over). We also plan to use it at varying temps seasonally - pool in the summer & heat to 100+/- in the fall/winter (fingers crossed - having a hard time understanding & getting mixed answers if a heat pump can achieve this in our climate but that's for another thread!). I bring the temp up only because one pool consultant recommended Solaxx's Reliant but they only run in the 50 - 90 degree range so no-go plus they are more expensive than what I think we've landed on. After reading through tons of threads/reviews on TFP, I think we've landed on a CircuPool SWG (Inyo's Pureline was in the running but their 1 year warranty vs CircuPool's 3-5yr was a turn off). I was hoping to be able to use the SJ-20 (on sale & has clear cell housing) but was told we should upgrade to the Universal 25 for the ability to have more fine-tune control since our pool is so small. The UL25 has a dial that lets you set an exact % chlorine output versus the SJ has 4 buttons (the manual doesn't specify but I'm guessing 25 / 50 / 75 / 100%?). My question: Is it reasonable to think we could run the SJ on the lowest (25%?) setting & just adjust our pump run time to get where we need for this little pool... (we are considering CircuPool's Variable Speed pump as well if that matters).
Open to & appreciate suggestions on the above as well as other brands/systems to consider.
Pics attached of the 2 SWG controls (& a rendering of our future dream yard to keep me motivated. Ha!)
Greatly appreciate all the knowledge shared here! Thanks in advance!
We are currently building a small 1,600 gallon (not 16k!) pool/hot tub (no jets) & trying to decide on a Salt system that works for this "in-between" size where there isn't much info. The husband wants an in-line system (versus drape over). We also plan to use it at varying temps seasonally - pool in the summer & heat to 100+/- in the fall/winter (fingers crossed - having a hard time understanding & getting mixed answers if a heat pump can achieve this in our climate but that's for another thread!). I bring the temp up only because one pool consultant recommended Solaxx's Reliant but they only run in the 50 - 90 degree range so no-go plus they are more expensive than what I think we've landed on. After reading through tons of threads/reviews on TFP, I think we've landed on a CircuPool SWG (Inyo's Pureline was in the running but their 1 year warranty vs CircuPool's 3-5yr was a turn off). I was hoping to be able to use the SJ-20 (on sale & has clear cell housing) but was told we should upgrade to the Universal 25 for the ability to have more fine-tune control since our pool is so small. The UL25 has a dial that lets you set an exact % chlorine output versus the SJ has 4 buttons (the manual doesn't specify but I'm guessing 25 / 50 / 75 / 100%?). My question: Is it reasonable to think we could run the SJ on the lowest (25%?) setting & just adjust our pump run time to get where we need for this little pool... (we are considering CircuPool's Variable Speed pump as well if that matters).
Open to & appreciate suggestions on the above as well as other brands/systems to consider.
Pics attached of the 2 SWG controls (& a rendering of our future dream yard to keep me motivated. Ha!)
Greatly appreciate all the knowledge shared here! Thanks in advance!
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(Sorry for the longwinded response - trying to understand gets me all type-y