- 3500 P.P.M. salt
- LCD digital display
- LED indicator lights
- High and low salt fault lights
- No flow sensor and fault light
- Self regulating function if salt content is too high
- Fully weather protected
- Winter mode for cold water operation
- SuperChlor mode for boosting chlorine levels during peak times
- Touch pad controls that provide easy setting
- Fully automatic operation – even when the owner is away
- Easy installation to new and existing pools
- Reliable and durable for long lasting performance
- Digital time clock with battery back up timer as standard
- Cell has push on water proof connectors for simple exchange of cell
- Advanced high grade U.V. stabilised plastic control unit
- Large alloy heatsink for heat disipation and corrosion resistance
2 Year Full Warranty on Power Pack
5 Year Pro-Rata Warranty on Cell
THE FOLLOWING IS AN ARTICLE FROM THE POOL PRODUCTS REVIEW MAGAZINE:
Matt Carson-Reviewer January 30, 2008
Compu Pool's CPSC Series Salt Chlorine Generator
This month I am reviewing a Salt Chlorine Generator manufactured by Compu Pool. Compu Pool is an Australian
company that has been in the pool equipment business since 1979 and was one of the 1st companies to offer salt chlorinating systems back in the 1980’s.
The CPSC series is Compu Pool's flagship unit available in multiple sizes for pools ranging form 4000 to 60,000 gallons. The unit we tested was the CPSC36 which has a rated capacity for a 40,000 gallon pool. As stated in a previous review, there is no standard for sizing these systems and one must look to the individual unit’s output for comparison purposes. The CPSC36 has a stated output of 35 grams/hour or about 1.95 lbs. of chlorine per 24 hour day. This compares favorably to the Hayward Aquarite (AU-RITE-40) 1.45 lbs/day and Pentair’s (Intellichlor IC 40) at 1.40 lbs/day. All three manufactures claim the ability to adequately maintain up to a 40,000 gallon pool under normal operating conditions. In my past experience, when it comes to chlorine generators it is better to have extra capacity and not need it, than need and not have it (a/k/a more is better).
As with all major brands the unit can be set up for 110/v or 220/v operation. The voltage of all chlorine generators are significantly stepped down which allows them to be used safely in the pool environment. The units draws 1.6 amps at 220 volts and is assumed to draw .8 amps at 110 volts.
What’s in The Box? - The CPSC came adequately packaged in a box 14”x15”x9” and weighing 21 pounds (photo A1 & A2). The box contained two (2) components and an operating/owner’s manual (photo A3). The controller is 11”x6”x5” and has a standard 4-way mount on the back for wall hanging. The salt cell has a blueish-tint clear PVC cylindrically shape (4 ½” diameters by 12” length).
The control Unit – This unit has several controls including a push button on/off, output adjusting arrows, super Chlor Function, and winter mode. The system also has indicator lights for power, polarity, low-flow fault, low salt, and over-salt. All controls LED and indicator lights are under a see-through hinged blue plastic cover (photo B4 & B7).
The unit appears solidly constructed with closed seams and no apparent sharp edges. Two cables protrude from the base of the control unit. One (l) has the connector for the cell (photo B8) and the other (II) is a standard three (3) wire hookup for connecting to the power source (photo B9). Both cables measure six (6’) in length, ( which the installer should be mindful of when choosing the mounting locations).
The Cell - The construction of the cell compares favorably to any other cell in the industry (that we have tested). With the blueish clear housing it is easy to see the cell's inner-workings (photo C10). It contains seven (7) titanium plates mounted horizontally in parallel with ¼” spacing (C12). The plates measured 6.5"L x 2"W x 1/16" thick with the Ruthenium coating measuring +- .70 mils. The manufactures specs indicate 30 layers which would be consistent with the .70 mil measurement. The end cap contains three (3) connector points which align well with the controller's cable (C11). The durability of this connection is beyond the scope of this review but appears solid. The connecting cap has a notch on one side to prevent improperly connecting the cable. The unit is designed to install above existing return line to the swimming pool. Facing the front of the unit marked inlet is located on the right and the marked outlet is on the left.
Both connectors are the industry standard two (2”) and the unions are threaded press fit with o-rings (photo C15). These connections appear to be well made and should allow for easy removable if needed for cleaning. The distance between the outlets (center to center) is 4 5/8” (C14).
Install/Owner’s Manual- Although not as detailed as we would like, the 11 page manual provides all the necessary basics to install and operate the unit. The manual contains both metric and US standard references but I was slightly irritated with having all the numbers listed in metric first (photo D16).
Operation - The unit was installed on a 36,000 gallon pool. The free-chlorine reading prior to installation was 2.5 ppm and the stabilizer level was in the normal range at 65ppm. Total alkalinity (TA) was 95 ppm, PH was 7.4, and the mean water temperature 74 degrees Fahrenheit! The cell installed easily and the control unit’s four-way mount hung quickly on the composite backboard next to the existing timer. The three wire cable was fed through the timer housing using a ½” rubber grummet to eliminate fatigue at the entry wear-out point. As indicated this unit was wired for 220v and utilized the same timer as the pump. The Compu Pool unit’s internal timer was not utilized for this particular review, but was available in the systems menu and assumed operational. The system was run 12 hours/day with free chlorine reading taken at daily intervals. With the output set at 100% capacity the free chlorine level rose from 2.5 ppm at install to 4.2 ppm on day seven. Allowing for dissipation and temperature the 1.95 lbs/day of production seems plausible. Total alkalinity and PH levels were unaffected by the system even after 30 days. After week one the unit was set at 60% capacity and free chlorine stabilized on day 12 at 2.1 ppm. The unit operated problem-free through day 60 which concluded the test period. The superchlor feature was tested and appeared to function normally.
Conclusion - The unit has the look and feel of a well constructed product. The controls are easy to understand and operate. The performance of the unit is on par or better than the two primary brands on the market and except for the underwhelming owner’s manual this system is the best I’ve tested thus far.
