Which Salt Generator is the best?????

[roll tide]

I have the Polaris Auto Clear. Although I'm a new pool owner, I have been mostly displeased with it and would recommend against it. We've replaced one already and my pool builder finally said some others he's put in have been a little trouble.

Now my problem with it is periodically I have to unplug it / replug it to get the readings to show up when I press the 'Test' button - which gives readings I need such as chlorine generating. Also, you will stay on hold about 15 minutes before talking to someone at Polaris tech support. Not sure whether that's good or bad.

I must admit that I have pretty high standards regarding things I spend my money on.

Some may disagree, but if I did it again I would take a chance with another unit.

[Phillbo]

I recently installed an Ecomatic ESC-36 on my pool and so far have no problems. I agree with the recommendation that you oversize the unit. I have a 20000 gallon pool and bought the system rated up to 40000 gallons. it runs at about 25% to produce the chlorine I need.

[Davenj]

Poolpilot for about a year. Very satisfied with it. Had the features I wanted. PoolSean is rep. from AutoPilot and contributes here. He doesn't push on product over another. But its nice having a rep out among the people. I have an oversized cell also.

[mas985]

I have the Goldline Aqualogic and for the most part it is a pretty good unit.

Pros are the pricing and the combined full controller with the SWG. I have 4 valve, 8 relay unit.

Cons are the 120 minute cycle and the cell goes to high salt when solar turns on (due to water > 108 degrees) which will not reset for 2 hours because of the cycle time.