Which SaltWater Chlorinator

[steveinaz]

If you are on the fence about SWCG's, don't be. Once in great while a product comes along that actually delivers on it's convenience. I couldn't be happier that someone at work recommended that I look into SWCG's--I was skeptical at first, but did some research and decided to include one with my new pool last year.

What a joy. I spend about 20 minutes a WEEK on my pool during the swimming season--that's it. That's everything: testing, cleaning, adjusting. My water has been crystal clear from day 1.

[Sumo1]

I'll second SteveinAZ. I've had my swg for 2 full seasons and have only regretted not doing it sooner. You'll be amazed how little (if any) you have to adjust anything. My only concerns are pH creeping up and water level in our Georgia drought. I've been very happy with my Polaris swg but might also go with AutoPilot or Goldline if I did it again(more bells and whistles). I would stay away from the Nature2 system because of the cost of buying a new cartridge every 6 months. Also, there has been concern about that system adding metals to the water. A friend of mine has the Nature2 and really likes it. Online prices for the cartridges is better than pool store prices(surprised?!).
Hope this helps.
Hal

[Phillbo]

I've been using the Ecomatic system for a couple years and it's been trouble free. The self cleaning (reverse polarity) cycle appears to help. I have only seen scaling and had to clean the cell twice.

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[Poolsean]

Unfortunately right now, Balboa no longer supports any salt systems, commercially or residentially. I'm not sure, but I think any warranty can still be handled through their warranty station, but is ultimately handled through Australia, where they are manufactured by Monarch Industries.