If I purchase this and the Pentair IC40 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator Sanitizer is there anything else I need? I see comments on wiring the electricity. Can I assume that it is as simple as putting in a plug-in? If I purchase this and the Pentair IC40 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator Sanitizer is there anything else I need? I see comments on wiring the electricity. Can I assume that it is as simple as... » Read More If I purchase this and the Pentair IC40 IntelliChlor Salt Chlorinator Sanitizer is there anything else I need? I see comments on wiring the electricity. Can I assume that it is as simple as putting in a plug-in? « Show Less
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That's right! Just some meters of wires and that's all.Of course you must place the Chlorinator in the water pump circuit.
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If you buy both the power box and the IntelliChlor sanitizer you're good to go. Put the sanitizer in the flow after the filter, add a 40 pound bag of pool salt and it works great. I have three pools and I would'nt do it any other way.
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We had it installed by our pool guys who didn't seem to need anything else. We got a new IC40 along with the power center, they've both worked very well.
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Yes, all you have to do is wire of the power supply to your pool timer. PS you'll probably want to use watertight connections.
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I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am simply just not that clever. I wanted to be sure.BTW, it is still running great and we love it. Good luck! I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am... » Read More I went to Google, clicked on videos and then searched for "Rinnai tankless water heater installation" and came up with a few. They may help you but keep in mind that these water heaters come in both indoor and outdoor models that are a bit different.I had a handyman who is also a friend install ours. He had never installed one before but I worked with him and followed all the instructions to a "T". Wasn't that hard but not something that I wanted to trust just upon myself...this is a major component to one of the most important systems in the house...and I am simply just not that clever. I wanted to be sure.BTW, it is still running great and we love it. Good luck! « Show Less
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There are two components to the installation: (1) getting electrical service into proximity with the unit, and (2) installing the washlet and attendant plumbing. In regard to the installation of electrical service, I would recommend that you get an electrician to install the electrical outlet and GFI unless you are experienced in doing that type of thing. An electrical outlet is needed because the unit has a need to plug into such an outlet to have the energy to heat the water, run the pump and activate the fan. As for the rest of the installation, an intermediate handyman should have no problem installing the unit. Although I am not a tradesman, I had no difficulty in installing it. There are two components to the installation: (1) getting electrical service into proximity with the unit, and (2) installing the washlet and attendant plumbing. In regard to the installation of electrical service, I would recommend that you get an electrician to install the electrical outlet and GFI unless you are experienced in doing that type of thing. An electrical outlet is needed because the unit has a need to plug into such an outlet to have the energy to heat the water, run the pump and activate the fan. As for the rest of the installation, an intermediate handyman should have no... » Read More There are two components to the installation: (1) getting electrical service into proximity with the unit, and (2) installing the washlet and attendant plumbing. In regard to the installation of electrical service, I would recommend that you get an electrician to install the electrical outlet and GFI unless you are experienced in doing that type of thing. An electrical outlet is needed because the unit has a need to plug into such an outlet to have the energy to heat the water, run the pump and activate the fan. As for the rest of the installation, an intermediate handyman should have no problem installing the unit. Although I am not a tradesman, I had no difficulty in installing it. « Show Less
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Salt computer. Salt Cell. Flow switch. manuals. Will not come with cord. So you need to buy a cord and wire it up for 115volts or 220 volts.
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the salt water system connects directly in line with the pump, the water flow should be coming out of the pool, into the inlet connection of the pump, then from the outlet of the pump to the inlet of the salt water generator, and finally from the outlet of the salt water generator into the pool. I hope this helps you. By the way, I love my salt water system so far. A little trick I found out about this system is after running it a while, you may get a low salt alarm. Instead of immediately adding salt, check to see if there is calcium buildup on the cells on the salt water system first and, if there is, try cleaning them first. It cleared my alarms every time so far. the salt water system connects directly in line with the pump, the water flow should be coming out of the pool, into the inlet connection of the pump, then from the outlet of the pump to the inlet of the salt water generator, and finally from the outlet of the salt water generator into the pool. I hope this helps you. By the way, I love my salt water system so far. A little trick I found out about this system is after running it a while, you may get a low salt alarm. Instead of immediately adding salt, check to see if there is calcium buildup on the cells on the salt water system first and,... » Read More the salt water system connects directly in line with the pump, the water flow should be coming out of the pool, into the inlet connection of the pump, then from the outlet of the pump to the inlet of the salt water generator, and finally from the outlet of the salt water generator into the pool. I hope this helps you. By the way, I love my salt water system so far. A little trick I found out about this system is after running it a while, you may get a low salt alarm. Instead of immediately adding salt, check to see if there is calcium buildup on the cells on the salt water system first and, if there is, try cleaning them first. It cleared my alarms every time so far. « Show Less
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Hi, all u need is that booklet which shows assembly illustrated sketch & few tips. Usage is simple, dont fill water more than the max-limit mark, use 110 volt power source, after every use clean the unit, that's it. Good luck.
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I bought a sand filter and a salt water system seperately. If I did it again, I would buy the package deal, where they come together. It wan't a big deal to hook them up though. I've done it the other way with chlorine and filters. This beats it, hands down. Once you have put the sand in the sand filter pump and the salt in the pool, this is so low maintanence. I love it! I also got a sifter that hooks up to the intake and gets all of the leaves and bugs before they go to the bottom of the pool. It makes for much less vacuuming. I would recommend the salt water system and sand filter pump to anyone. Plus, it's so nice to not have that chlorine smell or taste or burning of the eyes. I bought a sand filter and a salt water system seperately. If I did it again, I would buy the package deal, where they come together. It wan't a big deal to hook them up though. I've done it the other way with chlorine and filters. This beats it, hands down. Once you have put the sand in the sand filter pump and the salt in the pool, this is so low maintanence. I love it! I also got a sifter that hooks up to the intake and gets all of the leaves and bugs before they go to the bottom of the pool. It makes for much less vacuuming. I would recommend the salt water system and sand filter pump... » Read More I bought a sand filter and a salt water system seperately. If I did it again, I would buy the package deal, where they come together. It wan't a big deal to hook them up though. I've done it the other way with chlorine and filters. This beats it, hands down. Once you have put the sand in the sand filter pump and the salt in the pool, this is so low maintanence. I love it! I also got a sifter that hooks up to the intake and gets all of the leaves and bugs before they go to the bottom of the pool. It makes for much less vacuuming. I would recommend the salt water system and sand filter pump to anyone. Plus, it's so nice to not have that chlorine smell or taste or burning of the eyes. « Show Less
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You just use the hoses that are supplied with the pump if you bought pump seperate from salt water system you will need extra hoses purchased and probably a hose reducer for the outlet on the pool depending on size of pool, pump is installed first then the salt water system last
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Easy! Just lift the main unit off the base and the base unit is exposed for easy cleaning. Just lift the cage out off the base that contains the wick and go for it. The instructions recommend weekly cleaning and sterilizing. Two of the 3 units I have purchased this season have reached 750 hours of operation when "CF" check filter) appears on the readout. I opened both units and determined that there was no reason to do a deep cleaning at that time. I add a few caps full of bacteriostat to every other filling to keep mold and mildew out of the unit. If you have hard water, the wicks will harden with mineral deposits quickly and will need to be replaced. I have hard water and have not yet felt it necessary to replace these wicks. They are fairly cheap at around $13 each (1 per unit). I am hoping to get a full season out a wick. Hope this helps.
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I use the same salt that I use in my home Morton's System Saver, it seems to be the cleanest. On a different note the softener is an excellent unit. Merry Christmas!
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I read the listed ingredients of tablets - no salt mentioned. My Miele repairman told me to add salt when salt indicator lights. I use Somat special salt. Read lots of reviews and bought it on Amazon. I also use Somat rinse and a Miele product that is a descaler a couple times a year. All this sounds like a lot of fuss but it's not. Dishwasher runs like a top and everything in it comes out spotless. BTW, I have a lot of lime in my water. If you don't, then this procedure may not be necessary for you.
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This is how i do mine, take out hte plug at top lean over and pour out about 5 cups of water now be careful dont pour out the resein water varies but about 5 cups lean back up take a small funnel and 2 pounds of table salt slowly pour salt into the plug hole where the water came out you might have to use a small stick or what ever to push it all into the water softner when 2 pounds are in there wash the plug hole replace the plug also you might want to use a syeel plug and thread tape factory plug is junk now add some water back into the softner make sure discharge hole is closed then let it sit for 10 minutes then let if flush through the small hole for 20 minutes then its ready to use becareful when leaning over to pourout some water resein will come out if you lean to far and resein is $80 + or _ god speed
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This is marketed as a "no-chlorine system" this is a mis-representation of their product. You will need to use chlorine to sanitize as with any ionizer or mineral stick that puts minerals into the spa.
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no my flow switch stopped working which in turn shuts the cell off so you do not produce clorine. i called pentair and they told me i had to buy a new chlorinator $$$wrong, bought a flow switch cut the old one off, installed the new one, everything functions just fine now and it was only $25.00
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I made assumption. I believe the cell was incompatible with with electronics. Rather than dump more money into purchasing a new system I converted back to using chlorine. I found that to be less expensive, you will be lucky to get seven years out of the salt system, then you will have to buy another with the cost of about $1000.
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My system shut off after a couple months of being installed as well (240v). I removed canister and electrodes appeared to have a lot of buildup, so I made a little brass brush on a handle that I could get inside and clean the elements. after doing this several times and rinsing (water came out rust colour), I replaced and it is working fine. Will wait and see how long this one lasts. I clamped it and was only pulling about 2-3 amps initially, but after a couple days it is now up to 10-11 amps per leg.
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This and the IC40 is everything you need. Make sure your pool is very large if you are getting the IC-40. You might consider the IC-20 or the IC-15 for smaller pools. Even on the lowest setting the IC-40 over chlorinated my pool. I traded it for a IC-15 after about 30 days. The box should be wired to your timer so it activates with the pump circuit. If directly wired it will stay on constantly. Not an issue because the flow switch keeps the unit not producing Chlorine but the lights etc. are on constant unless the power is removed. Keep your acid level correct and you will get years of great service out of this unit. Other items needed for full install. Waterproof 1/2" 3 wire whip for wiring from the timer to this separate box. #10 Solid Copper Ground wire for bonding of the housing.