Well, Jose;
Yes, the registration process is awkward. I've got some changes scheduled; we'll have to see how they go.
I hadn't looked at the ClearO3 system before. Now that I've downloaded all their manuals and such, from here:
http://www.paramountpoolproducts.com/products/clearo3/
I am NOT impressed.
They are selling a UV based ozone system for use in Florida. They've got a fascinating ClearO3 vs Salt brochure here, that lists all the problems the O3 system does NOT have. Ironically, the list is mostly accurate . . . but the reason their unit does not have those problem is that it really doesn't do much of anything at all!
UV Ozone systems pass air past a short wave UV lamp, and turn a tiny amount of the oxygen present into ozone. Ozone is dangerous -- it's considerably more toxic than chlorine gas! -- but these systems are intrinsically safe, because they don't produce enough ozone to be dangerous OR do much of anything to your pool.
So, they don't have the problems salt systems do, because they don't DO anything, much, except cost money. There is one exception: they put a lot of tiny air bubbles into your pool. This tends to strip your carbonate alkalinity, with the result that PLASTER or CONCRETE pools with such systems installed, often show plaster damage after several years. Of course, if you are faithful about adding sodium bicarbonate regularly, you can avoid that, but you'll have to stay on top of it.
I'd recommend that you skip the system -- those types of systems can easily be added after the fact, if you change your mind. But it won't really save you any money. They talk about 70% savings -- well, compared to typical pool operation, you can save 50% - 80% WITHOUT any devices or new chemicals, simply by following the methods we teach here.
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