Pure and Clear SWG

[superjet]

Thanks Pat. The chlorine levels at the cell are much higher (~ 4ppm). So, it looks like the cell is working. I'll keep reviewing and looking for a replacement, but for now it looks like it might make it one more summer.

Which SWG do you have, or which do you like?

[mrmrk49]

Pure & Clear is obsolete, company was bought out by Polaris a few years ago, but Polaris does NOT support the Pure & Clear model .

You can get replacement (remanufactured) cells here http://www.saltcells.com/replacement...c-21_108.html;

I've also seen at least one other place that was selling "original" equuipment (suspicious of this)

I have the Pure & Clear also, but my cell is totally dead now. Iwas thinking of ordering the replacement cell (for $250) but my unit has a few problems besides the cell: the pump sensor circuit does not work - the unit thinks the pump is running all the time. I traced out the circuit, and I can't see that it ever could work.

Does the "period" LED between the 2 numbers blink about 1 per second with the pump on and pump off like mine does? The blinking "dot" indicates that the unit thinks the pump is running .

I also noticed that 2 large electrolytic capacitors in the power supply are "bulging" which is a bad sign


All in all, I'm thinking of ordering an entirely new SWG system for around $700

good luck
Mike K

[superjet]

Saltcells.com does not have reman replacements. I did find one vendor that claims to have 6 original cells left at a price of $262. I'm like you though, I think that money may be better spent on a replacement system.

Mine does know when the pump is on or off.

Which system are you thinking of buying?

[mrmrk49]

I'm looking closely at the "AquaRite" made by Goldline,company just purchased by Hayward. Since Hayward is a big name in pool equipment, and the AquaRite has a 5 year warranty, I'd feel a lot better than buying from small unknown company, like Clear-Tech was!!!

Priced less than $700 on the New, doesn't include installation , but I can probably handle the electrical, and pay $75 - $ 100 to plumb it.


Mike K

[superjet]

I'm looking closely at the "AquaRite" made by Goldline,company just purchased by Hayward. Since Hayward is a big name in pool equipment, and the AquaRite has a 5 year warranty, I'd feel a lot better than buying from small unknown company, like Clear-Tech was!!!

Priced less than $700 on the New, doesn't include installation , but I can probably handle the electrical, and pay $75 - $ 100 to plumb it.


Mike K

Have you called Polaris about their "upgrade" to an autoclear? I like the aquarite also. I'm curious though, if you can handle the electrical, don't you think you could handle the plumbing? From what I've seen/heard, it looks very simple.

Greg

[mrmrk49]

Have you called Polaris about their "upgrade" to an autoclear? I like the aquarite also. I'm curious though, if you can handle the electrical, don't you think you could handle the plumbing? From what I've seen/heard, it looks very simple.

Greg

Because there is currently no room, I'd have to cut the pipes to the solar heater back, run them up a foot or so - take a lot of different fittings, elbows, etc. By the time I got done making 3 or 4 trips to Home Depot for parts, the gas cost would likely pay for a plumber to do the work. I'm experianced doing electrical, very little doing plumbing, even if it is all glued together.


As for calling Polaris - not interested in a company which doesn't support older products, and has a relatively short warranty period.

MikeK

[superjet]

Because there is currently no room, I'd have to cut the pipes to the solar heater back, run them up a foot or so - take a lot of different fittings, elbows, etc. By the time I got done making 3 or 4 trips to Home Depot for parts, the gas cost would likely pay for a plumber to do the work. I'm experianced doing electrical, very little doing plumbing, even if it is all glued together.


As for calling Polaris - not interested in a company which doesn't support older products, and has a relatively short warranty period.

MikeK

I agree with you on Polaris. I'm very disappointed.