I have a pool that is about 10,000 gallons but I am thinking of buying a salt chlorine system for pools up to 20,000 gallons. Would the larger unit be a problem?
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It is not a problem to oversize a salt system. It would take the larger unit less time to produce the necessary chlorine so it is actually more efficient. When the pool volume is very close to the capacity of the salt chlorine generator (for example, the pool is 18,000 gallons and the generator is rated at a maximum of 20,000 gallons), we would recommend going up to the next size generator.
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Is the salt included with the salt chlorine generator?
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No, salt is not included. You would purchase the salt locally and the quantity will depend upon the number of gallons of water in your pool. Use a salt that is at least 99.8% pure NaCl. The preferred salt is evaporated, granulated, food quality, and NON-iodized. Avoid using salt with anti-caking agents like sodium ferrocyanide, also known as yellow YPS (prussiate of soda). These cause some discoloration of fittings and pool surface finishes. DO NOT use calcium chloride.
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I have a 17,000 gal in=ground gunnite pool. If IC40 is better than IC20 for it would IC60 be even better?
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Technically yes, this would be a better-sized system however, you don't really need that much extra capacity. A 40k model would be more than enough.
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Does a high salt level damage a Pentair IC40 Chlorine Generator?
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Hi, Louis. A high salt level along with an unbalanced pool can cause damage to the cell and other pool equipment. Info can be found on pages 9-14 of the Intellichlor Owner's Manual.
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My pool is around 50,000 gallons. Is the Intellichlor IC60 Cell and Power Center good for my pool?
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Hi Chris, for a 50k gallon swimming pool a Pentair model IC60 salt chlorine generator will be a good model for it.
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My pool is at 60,000 gallons. I've been told that the salt level is hard to maintain with larger pools. Is that true
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Hi Darrel, we would not necessarily say that however a leaking pool or a pool that loses a fair amount of water may make the maintenance of a saltwater pool a bit more difficult. Here is a guide that we put together called "How To Maintain a Salt Water Pool" that may further assist.
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