Compupool

[BigTallGuy]

I own a compuPool CPSC-24 SWCG. I put this unit into an 11,000 gallon AG pool, and it has worked flawlessly for two full years. I am going into my third Summer with it. The Salt level is recommended to be 3500 ppm. I have had to take the unit apart twice (once after the first year and again after the second ) to clean the calcium build up. If you are looking at the Compupool CPSC series, take a close, hard look at the size of the unit versus the size of your pool. The 24 in the CPSC-24 title means the unit is rated for a 24,000 gallon pool, which in my case is more than double, which in my humble opinion is barely adequate. In order to keep my chlorine levels where I want them, I have to run my unit approximately 6-7 hours a day, which is a little longer than I like to run it. If and when I have to replace my existing cell, I will seriously consider the CPSC-36 unit assuming I stay with Compupool. I am also told that the CPSC-24 and the CPSC-36 use the same controller and the difference is in the internal settings and the actual size of the cell. In any case, My biggest suggestion would be to go with a unit that is a minimum of twice up to 3 times the rating for your size of pool. I would not have any issues recommending the Compupool CPSC series.

Hope this helps - BTG

[zmachines]

I agree with BTG that you should oversize the unit. I use the SC-48 for my ~22,000 gallon pool. I however work on the philosophy that less over a longer period is better. I run my pump on a split shift with 4 hours during the peak of the day to combat the UV rays destroying my chlorine molecules and 4 hours during the middle of the night for a total of 8 hrs every 24 hours. I find this is the perfect scenario for my pool. Of course everyone's situation is different. One thing that I have noticed is that I have had absolutely no buildup on my cell. My calcium levels are next to nothing, so I assume that is why, but the Autopilot (and probably most units out there) reverse the polarity going the cell every so often (user setting) to combat any buildup.

A colleague at work also has a SWCG (brand escapes me at the moment) and loves it. Only issue he has is dealing with the calcium buildup on the cell at the end of the season. He simply soaks his cell in a bath of Muratic Acid to clean it.