What is required to switch from chlorine to salt water? Do I need to replace the filter, pump, liner, or just include this with the IC40 &amp; add salt?
637953
Would recommend power center, Ic40(is that is your size) and sand filter. Then add salt.
447172
We did not change the water in our pool when we switched but we hadn't put any new chlorine in it for several months. We switched at the beginning of the swim season. The system is designed to create chlorine out of salt so, I would think you would be fine. I am certainly no expert, though. Check with your local pool and spa stores.
1507465
If this switch is faulty your intellichlor will not produce chlorine regardless of the amount of salt in the pool. First check for proper salt level 3000-3400 ppm (less and your chlorine generator will not work. More won't hurt but might rust ladders and grab bars.) Your water temperature must be 60 degrees, you must have adequate flow (rarely the problem). This unit wears out often, so more than likely this is the problem.
664704
First, I would ask how you know you have enough salt? Second, I was having that issue so I just purchased a Taylor testing kit to insure that I did. Also, you need to make sure you keep the unit extremely clean so that it can generate the chlorine for your pool. I am new at this and just learning so I am no exoert.
995321
No, you can use any type of filter, but you must use a water pump rated at 700gph or greater. And yes, you must use some type of filter whether it's the intex paper filters or a sand filter. This saltwater chlorinator only chlorinates the water for you - no need with messing with chemicals!
447170
Sun breaks down chlorine quickly. I'd buy it, install it (including adding the salt), and leave the power off until the next time your pool needs chlorine. Then turn it on.
1328677
That would depend on which pump system came with your pool. Ours came with the Sand/Saltwater system and the only thing we had to purchase was the pool salt and the sand. If your system functions properly there should not be any need to add chemicals of any kind but again too that can depend on the water quality in your area! Always best to consult your owners manual for this information.
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Mine came with the saltwater system with a pump and cartridge filter all in one unit. I don't want to use the cartridge filters as you have change them out quite often (at about $6 or $7 apiece) so I've opted to get the sand filter instead. 125 pounds of sand and you're good for five or six years. But since I couldn't figure out how to use my existing saltwater system with that filter since they both have pumps and I don't want them fighting one another I opted to get the sand filter with the saltwater system. It's about $300 but you'll get that money back in the end by not having to change cartridges all the time. Mine came with the saltwater system with a pump and cartridge filter all in one unit. I don't want to use the cartridge filters as you have change them out quite often (at about $6 or $7 apiece) so I've opted to get the sand filter instead. 125 pounds of sand and you're good for five or six years. But since I couldn't figure out how to use my existing saltwater system with that filter since they both have pumps and I don't want them fighting one another I opted to get the sand filter with the saltwater system. It's about $300 but you'll get that money back in the end by not having to change... » Read More Mine came with the saltwater system with a pump and cartridge filter all in one unit. I don't want to use the cartridge filters as you have change them out quite often (at about $6 or $7 apiece) so I've opted to get the sand filter instead. 125 pounds of sand and you're good for five or six years. But since I couldn't figure out how to use my existing saltwater system with that filter since they both have pumps and I don't want them fighting one another I opted to get the sand filter with the saltwater system. It's about $300 but you'll get that money back in the end by not having to change cartridges all the time. « Show Less
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You need a filter system and sand is the way to go for that , much better than paper filter. I wouldn't think that this would make enough difference to justify the cost over you salt water generator now. I am converting from chlorine to salt water.
1227614
http://www.compupoolproducts.com/pdf/CPSC%20Owners%20Manual%20-%20Nth%20America.pdf & as i see you already have a chlorination system with the compu salt system ,but the pentair does come with the wiring instructions here : http://www.pentairpool.com/pdfs/IntelliChlorElectronicChlorineGenerator520589J.pdf & you might need some piping according to your system configuration , good luck
201618
Yes, this would be a great replacement however it's just a filtration unit and pump. It has no affect on Chlorine and ph levels. At this point you have two options: Continue to utilize Chlorine or convert to Saltwater.
1278917
The flow valve is in line on your return ppe to the pool. There is a wire in c0ming from the top of the unit that plugs into the main portion oe the salt system. the wire has what looks like a connector on a telephone wire. Easy to replace. With the pump turned off, it screws out. r=Replace with a new unit and plug into salt system.
883097
As soon as you get the salt level in your pool to the specs this will produce chlorine. You will have to monitor it to find the proper amount if time to run unit but it works great. I suggest a chlorine stabilizer you will run the unit less with it. Good luck
1412556
You will need to drain chlorinated water. Then fill up with water, add proper amount of salt. Once that's done the saltron will create chlorine from salt in the water.
741052
We bought a salt water pump for our pool because the filter pump was not shipped with pool. BUT I think you r talking about the filter pump. No u shouldn't have to dump it, but you will need to leave the filter pump hooked up to the salt water pump. Filter pump cleans the debris from water. Salt pump treats the water. My husband has allergy problems with chlorides so the salt pump works great. We didn't have to adjust or treat pool in the 2 months we used the pool.
336498
The flow switch has nothing to do with the salt sensor per se. It is a transducer that sends an electric pulse to the system when water moves through the lines. It is very important that the flow switch be positioned correctly to allow the switch to move and send a signal to the system. There is a very small arrow to indicate the correct position. It will not send a pulse to the system if it is even off position just slightly. There must be something really wrong with you system if you have to replace the salt sensor annually. Most likely your sensor is getting calcium deposits and just needs to be cleaned with muriatic acid solution. Be extremely careful mixing muriatic acid with water as it is very volatile. You should have directions for doing this in you salt generator manual or find it online. The Hayward system has a "timer" to flag you to check the salt sensor every so many hours of operation. You may be getting this indication and thinking you need to replace the salt sensor. If you think there is nothing wrong, you can push the diagnostic button for several seconds and it will reset the check indication. Your pool supplier should be able to check the sensor if you suspicion that it is faulty.
2270492
We did change ours when it was full. it was super simple (with our intex pool), all we had to do was unscrew the hoses from the paper filter pump and set up the sandfilter and reconnected the hoses. took us all of maybe 1 hr to do, start tofinish. We even changed out our plungers (had some water loss with that but not a lot...we used a bowl to cover the inside opening probably lost a total of 10-12 gallons doing that).