I think I want to go salt.

[Beautye350]

I am trying to decide between the autopilot and aquarite setups for my pool. I like the idea of the integrated automation of the autopilot (I would love for the system to automatically turn on the pool pumps when needed to sanitize, etc...), but I have a concern as to their pre-assembled manifold. I have not seen in their manuals or mentioned anywhere else if the manifold can be mounted vertically? Does anyone know if manifold orientation makes a difference on that unit? The aquarite manual, on the other hand, shows vertical installation as being possible (which is the only way I can do it on my setup without getting super crazy on the piping)? This alone may make the decision for me. Thanks.


Regards,

Mark

EDIT: I'm thinking I wasn't clear enough so I will try and explain a little better. My return line exits the top of my Hayward EC65 and goes about 3 inches into a coupling (so I can easily remove the filter from the system) and then takes a 90 degree turn and goes straight down into the ground. I can only place the generator cell or manifold in that downward piping. I hope that helps explain a little better in case I wasn't clear before.