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    Default Re: SWCG Comparison Published

    Actually, all these units are high quality (with perhaps the exception of the Jandy, which is now owned by Zodiac--but that is a whole 'nother story) so any one of them should perform well. Also this list is not inclusive of all the SWGs on the market and there are other excellent ones that are somewhat common such as WaterMaid and Resiliance that are not on the list.
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    The SGS Owners Manual shows that 8000 ppm is too high for salt and should not be exceeded "to avoid damage to the SG "Series" system. It conflicts with page 8 that shows a special application high limit of 35,000 ppm.

    http://sgschlorinators.com/wp-conten...anual-2010.pdf


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    Default Re: SWCG Comparison Published

    Quote Originally Posted by waterbear View Post
    Actually, all these units are high quality (with perhaps the exception of the Jandy, which is now owned by Zodiac--but that is a whole 'nother story) so any one of them should perform well. Also this list is not inclusive of all the SWGs on the market and there are other excellent ones that are somewhat common such as WaterMaid and Resiliance that are not on the list.
    What's wrong with the Jandy units? I am considering the AquaPure Ei to control with my AquaLink OneTouch. Would love to hear some input. The rest of my Jandy system has been great for years (well, aside from that lightning strike, but can't blame Jandy for that). Thanks!
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    Default Re: SWCG Comparison Published

    Is the Compupool 60 susposed to be the CSPC 48?
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    Here are the correct numbers for the Compupool:
    CPSC24 26k 1.3#/day
    CPSC36 40K 1.9#/day
    CPSC48 60K 2.5#/day

    CPSC60 - not available yet

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    So what I can gather from the forum is that any of the systems listed in the SWCG comparison will provide efficient and reliable service. Therefore, the comparison between units is length of warranty, service availability in your locale, price and whether the company is in the market for the long haul. Is this true or am I missing something?

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    The Jandy info isn't quite square with the owners manual with regards to how much salt the pool must have. From the manual:

    • 3.0 to 3.5 gpl of salt is recommended for optimum water conditions.
    • Low salt concentration below 2.0 gpl will cause premature cell failure.
    • High salt concentration above 4.0 gpl may damage the power center.

    And further in the manual....

    If salinity is below 2.0 gpl the AquaPure will automatically turn the cell off
    until the salinity is raised above 2.0 gpl, since operating with low salt will damage Cell. Likewise, if salinity is
    above the range of measurement the AquaPure will automatically turn the cell off until the salinity is lowered
    to a measurable level, since operating with high salt will damage the control center.

    Error codes 144 (below 2.0) and 145 (greater than 4.0) are thrown by the Jandy control panel if the salinity falls outside the 2.0-4.0 range.
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    Wow, this was a while ago, and I'm sorry I didnt stay up with it. Regarding output claims on marketing brochures, it helps when it's actually tested and verified.
    Case in point, CPSC48 marketing literature claiming output at 2.5 lbs/day was tested by NSF at 1.28 lbs/day.

    http://nsf.org/certified/pools/Listi...submit1=SEARCH
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