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.

[Poolsean]

Beautye,

You're fine installing the manifold assembly this way. Hope this helps you with your decision and thanks for considering AutoPilot.

[Beautye350]

Not that I am doubting you, but after I posted my question here I did some more research and came across this statement in the "Digital Total Control Manual.pdf"


The manifold/cell should be installed in a vertical orientation as illustrated in the picture below. This orientation
prevents hazardous gas buildup in the system if the flow switch should fail to detect insufficient flow.




I definitely don't want to create a hazardous situation here. Still stand by your statement that I can install it in a vertical running pipe? Thanks for your assistance.


Regards,

Mark

[Poolsean]

Definately. We want to avoid mounting the manifold upside down (with the manifold loop below the horizontal base. You can mount it vertically as you described.

[Beautye350]

Great! Thank you. I appreciate your help.


Regards,

Mark

[hzz]

That manifold is one of the things that sold me on the Autopilot. I like the idea of the check valve, on my system it seems to bleed off a lot of excess pressure.

Without it I am not sure how you could regulate the water pressure through the cell.

Anyway, good luck with your decision. Whichever way you go you will be happy with your SWG