CircuPool CORE-55 Salt Chlorine Generator Q&A

Question 1

I’m new to salt water pools and the circupool which we installed this summer. We leave our pool running all winter even though it is cold. What do we need to do for circupool part? Shut off? Leave it in running, etc? And if running, what setting should it go on? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 2

I've decided to go with the CORE55 unit. The installation video looks pretty simple, but the piping is 2" and I have 1.5" pipes and the total span I'll be install the unit into is 14-15 inches.Does the unit come with adapters for 1.5" pipe and is the span from the filter to the return too short? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 3

My current cell in plumbed in vertically. Can this be as weak or does this unit need to be horizontal? View answer

Asked 1 ´month ago

Question 4

After 8 years, if I need a replacement what might the cost be as the entire thing would not need to be replaced? Thanks. View answer

Asked 3 ´months ago

Question 5

The provided power cable will not be long enough to reach my timer box. How would you recommend extending it to be hard-wired to the timer box? View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 6

What’s height needed below plumbing connections. My current plumbing isn’t very high off pad so debating on this and RJ45 View answer

Asked 1 ´year ago

Question 7

The required 11” pipe span for installation is 11” on both sides of the unit or 11” in total? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 8

What type screws attach the electrical cord to the unit? I would like t change the cord for a longer one. Thank View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 9

I am having my pool Replastered 32k Inground next few months. Currently use chlorine tabs. I use city water so after Cleaning my filter and putting in new sand will it be ok to just start it up normally and then test the water ? View answer

Asked 2 ´years ago

Question 10

Can this unit be installed vertically View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 11

My pool is 42,000 gallons will this be big enough for the job? I was hoping the RJ-60 would go on sale, but this is close and $300 cheaper. View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 12

How does the control panel do in the direct sunlight? I am in Texas and the UV can really mess up these key pads. Is there a cover than I can put over it to protect it? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 13

Can this be installed on a pipe that goes down at a diagonal slant, or does it need to stay horizontal? View answer

Asked 3 ´years ago

Question 14

On first conversion to a salt pool, do you add all the salt at once or some each day. I have a 35,000 gallon chlorine pool View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 15

How long is the electric cord on the Core55? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 16

Can it be installed before the heater? My current Chlorinator is in a very tight location and I would like to relocate this for ease of access. Please advise. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 17

The installation video says it’s easy to convert the system to work with 1.5in pipe but doesn’t say how? What is the best way to do this? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 18

I have a jandy salt chlorianator and the cells do not last more than 2-3 seasons due to high calcium build up--despite cleanings--Does this newer salt generator last longer and have fewer issues with calcium build up since very frustrated with the short life-span? thx View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 19

I have a core35 unit plugged into Gfci outlet. Does the unit automatically turn off when pump stops running? Or do I need to directly connect unit to timer? Thank you. View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 20

Can you install it vertically? The pipe comes out of my heater, and then immediately bends 90-degrees down, with about 2.5 feet of straight vertical drop before it goes into the ground. Or, in that situation, would you recommend a different model, such as the RJ, Edge, or Universal? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 21

what size pvc is it View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 22

Can I install this vertical as it will be replacing my Pentair i40 which too is vertical. Hopefully those cuts work so I don’t have to cut elsewhere View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 23

What is the target salinity level for the Core55? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 24

Just bought the circupool core 35 from you would like to know how to hook it to the 220v line I now have on the timer for my old cell. Do I remove the 110v line on product or can I just remove the plug from cord and attach to the 220v line (after power is off) Thanks in advance! View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 25

does circupool 55 need to be removed when winterizing View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 26

I am building an 80,000 gallon in-ground pool.What size generator(s) should I use and what configuration? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 27

I am interested in the circupool core system but do not have an outlet near the equipment, do you have an installation demonstration that covers hardwiring the system? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 28

Is there a 5th generation 55? And if so does it indicate salt levels? Or do they all just indicate “low & high”? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 29

Can this be installed vertically? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 30

I currently have a 40,000gal below ground chlorine pool and would like to switch to salt system but I just had to replace my Hayward filter tank. Can I still use the same filter tank with a salt system or would I have to get a new one? View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 31

The system I plan on replacing has a pressure spring located in a pipe that goes around the salt generator. Do I have to keep this pressure spring with the instalation of a new CORE 35 Salt Generator? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 32

I can't find the amps it uses for 110v and 220v? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 33

can this system be used on above ground pools? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 34

Is this chlorination reliable? We are replacing a Pentair. Can the Circupool 55 use the same power source as the Pentair IC - 40? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 35

Does this item need to come off of the plumbing during the winter? View answer

Asked 6 ´years ago

Question 36

Does it matter which way the water flows thru the CircuPool CORE-55 Salt Chlorine Generator? thanks View answer

Asked 4 ´years ago

Question 37

does the placement height matter in relation to the height of the filter and or heater inlet and outlet? Some chlorinators state the chlorinator must be higher than the heater filter inlet /outlet. My current tablet feeder is low on the equipment pad and I am looking to convert to a salt water pool. With that in mind, can this chlorinator take the place of my tablet feeder? Thank you View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 38

What is the cell cleaning process, is muriatic acid used like cleaning the intelichlor generator View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

Question 39

When used while plugged into a 110 outlet, do you need to unplug it before the pool pump cycles off or is it ok to leave it plugged in? Will the flow sensor be ok to turn the unit off and on? View answer

Asked 5 ´years ago

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