Who makes the best salt water system for above ground pools?

Answer 1

Don't trust anyone who tells you a certain brand is best, or gives you best water clarity, etc... All saltwater systems do the same thing, produce pure chlorine sanitzer (Hypochlorus acid) from the small amount of salt in the water.

The difference between brands is primarily how much chlorine it is able to produce in a day: its output. Don't buy a system unluss you know how many lbs/day of chlorine it makes. Most municipalites look for at least 0.04 lbs/day PER THOUSAND GALLONS. Don't buy a system unless you know how many lbs/day of chlorine it is capable of producing, or you may find yourself lacking sanitation capabilies.

The next biggest difference is a salt system's longevity and warranty. The electrolytic cell will wear out. If you have to replace a cell every three years, like some brands, you won't save very much money. There are brands that last 5, 6, 7 years or more.

There aren't many sites out there that do product reviews or comparisons for saltwater pool systems (or salt water chlorine generators, saltwater chlorinators, electronic chlorine generators, whatever you want to call them). I have only seen two sites that have information on ALL brands, and one with product comparisons, they are:

http://www.discountsaltpool.com/Full_Market_Comparison.htm

http://www.saltcells.com/salt-water-chlorinators-c-68.HTML

this question is the same as which saltwater pool system is the best?

Magnablu. this is a new system that uses magnesium chloride and potassium chloride rather then the sodium chloride that is presently being used. These salts are good for you and your garden as opposed to the old system. see link below

Answer 2

Who builds the best car? It's tough to make the call, and if you ask 5 people you are likely to get at least 4 different answers. I've been selling the Jandy Aqua Pure systems since they came on the market and had few issues. That said I've also sold the Pentair InteliChlor, Hayward Aqua Rite. Both for not as long as the Jandy unit AND both with as few problems. Each are a bit different, you have to see the advantages of all and compare that to your needs. Some integrate with different control systems better, some have more flexable Plumbing options. Local availibility of the systems and thir parts is also somthing you should think about.

Answer 3

It depends who you ask. Our store has sold and installed every make and model there is for the last 20 years or so. In our experience the Hayward "AquaRite" is the best. Easy to use, does not break often, parts are readily available everywhere and are not overly expensive. The unit does not excel in any particular category but instead it has the right combination of features, reliability and value. As a service/retail operation we want to install something for the customer that performs as advertised and does not give us or the customer problems. The Hayward "AquaRite" is it.

Answer 4

Zodiac Fusion with Nature 2 and chlorine generater

Answer 5

Magnablu