Salt Chlorine Generator On Above Ground?

[Skitch]

Is anybody currently running their above ground pool with a salt water chlorine generator attached?

Hate feeling like I'm handcuffed to my pool all summer because I have to add chlorine daily.

 

[Bama Rambler]

A lot of people run an SWCG on above ground pools. Intex probably sells more SWCGs with their pools than anybody else.

It's really no different than running an SWCG on an inground pool.

 

[Texas Splash]

While you wait for indivudal replies, here are some previous threads:

Recommendations for above-ground SWG

Hi. I want to change to a saltwater system, but am having a hard time deciding on which one to get. Our pool is an oval 18 x 38, above-ground. The center is deeper, nearly 5' deep, and the standard 4' deep around the sides. I've looked at the Hayward Aquatrol, but it says it's rated for up...

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Best SWG for above ground pools?

Good Morning, After being frustrated with my pool to no end (DE filter on the fritz, etc), I've decided to invest in all new equipment so I can actually enjoy my pool for the remainder of the season. Along with a brand new 23 inch sand filter and 1.5 hp pump, I'm interested in going SWG for my...

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SWG recommendation for above ground pool

24ft round AG pool. Have successfully used Intex SWG for years, but my spare broke last season and I am not a fan of new models. Any recommendations for a "real" swg on a AG pool budget? Pump is a pentair superflo 2speed (230v) and on a dedicated timer. Thanks

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Best SWG for the above ground pool

Hello, I am going to purchase the SWG for my above ground pool 15ftx30ftx54in. I was considering Aqua Trol RJ designed for 18,000 gal, however in a couple threads I read that this generator will be too small for my pool. Any suggestion? Thank you very much, y51

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Happy shopping!

 

[gonfishin]

I added a SWCG last summer. While I only had it for about the last 2 months of our swim season, I loved not having to worry about the daily chlorine add. Because I had been following TFP methods for years, I did not see much of a change to my pH. I wish I would've gotten one when we installed the pool. It was an option, but I hadn't found TFP at that time and didn't realize what a benefit it would've been. I'm thinking if I would've done the SWG from the beginning, I may have never found TFP, so in that respect I'm glad I didn't do it because I love TFP!

 

[scout123]

Yes. I used one for the last 2 years on my small intex pool. I bought a new intex for this summer and will use one with it as well. I don't think I'd have a pool without one. I love being able to go off on vacation for a week and come back to a clear/clean pool.

 

[jseyfert3]

I'm not yet, but out first pool going up this spring is a 26' Intex, and we will 100% for sure be adding a SWCG.

 

[Holydoc]

I love, LOVE my SWG for my above-ground pool. Now I do not worry about going on vacation and leaving my pool.

 

[drtwedt]

Been using one for years, only down side is all the Intex Pools we've had rust after about 2 years. But I love not having to do any real maintenance other that vacuum. Looking to see if I can find a Resin frame so I don't have to worry about that. Right now we have a 20' x 52" and just love the salt water.

 

[jseyfert3]

Been using one for years, only down side is all the Intex Pools we've had rust after about 2 years. But I love not having to do any real maintenance other that vacuum. Looking to see if I can find a Resin frame so I don't have to worry about that. Right now we have a 20' x 52" and just love the salt water.

A lot of people have Intex pools rust in a few years, with or without a SWCG. I'm not certain you can say the SWCG is what caused your pool to rust.

Obviously Intex knew they had a quality issue, because in the newer XTR series pools they powder coat the inside of the legs in addition to the outside. In the older pools only the outside of the pool legs was coated, the inside was bare steel.

 

[richierich]

Yep much easier than daily chlorine. Just be aware that your pump has to be running in order for the salt cell to be working. Since I have a single speed 1HP Pump I only run my pump for 3 hours (5,000 gal pool). And maybe weekly add about 2 cups of bleach to supplement the salt. If you want to avoid that and you have a larger pool look into a 2 speed pump to save energy.