SWG Operation - Lessons Learned

[PatL34]

Pat,

Very informative write-up, especially since I'm considering the conversion myself. In your "Lessons Learned", can you tell me have there been any negatives? What about corrosion over an extended period of time? Any long term damage to the tile grout or coping? I'm just a little leery after getting caught up in the "Baquicil Movement" about 7 years ago and the horrors involved with that.

The only real negative I found was having to replace the powerboard on the control unit 3 times because of bad quality control on the original LS1000 unit.

Corrosion at the salt levels that the Pool Pilot I use (3000 - 3500) has not given any instances of corrosion, other than having to wash the aluminum pool rakes and attachments, which were never designed for a saltwater pool any way. If you do find corrosion to the tile grout or coping, that is evidence of bad workmanship on the part of the pool builder.

In addition, I had to add a fresh water shower to prevent my wife and her swimsuit from being corroded away. BTW she was a pediatric nurse and understands that salty water hurts the eyes less than fresh water.

I think you will find that SWCG operation is a far cry from Baquacil and you should find it less troublesome. Having said that make sure you keep your pool chemistry up to par, and you should have no problems.

Hope this helps in your decision.

Pat