Came home to this

[daddycreswell]

I noticed the pool was a looking funny yesterday didn't have time to test it so when I came home today I noticed water dripping near the SWG. Closer I got I smelled something, well pictures show you what I found. I've called the insurance company. So I need some recommendations for a new SWG. I'm wondering if lighting caused it, we had a pretty good storm Tuesday night. Anyone else seen these happen before with a Compupool system?

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Unfortunately that's not the first one of those we've seen posted here. It seems to be related to the connection working its way loose, then the pins overheat and melt the plastic. I doubt lightning had anything to do with it. If it's under warranty Compupool should take care of it. Otherwise, you should be able to replace the cell and cable and have it working agin.

 

[daddycreswell]

It's not under warranty, I've never been very happy with the compupool system to begin with. Thinking now would be a good time to replace the system.

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Unless you have automation, the Pentair units only adjust in 20% increments (at least I think this is still true). The Hayward aquarite is, IMO, the simplest and best for a basic system.

 

[bdex]

I have a cpsc24 so I watch these threads. It is not an isolated incident. Don't know what your insurance deductible is but filing a claim on a $700 SWG seems silly to me unless you had other damage. Don't know who your company/deductible is but having a claim on your HOI for a few $ is probably not worth it.


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[daddycreswell]

Unless you have automation, the Pentair units only adjust in 20% increments (at least I think this is still true). The Hayward aquarite is, IMO, the simplest and best for a basic system.

I just called to see what it was, it's a 1000.00. So I'll just foot the bill.

 

[toofast]

Switch to the dark side...go with a Stenner !!

 

[RobbieH]

Keep SWG. CompuPool changed that system not too long after you got yours. But even if you ditch CompuPool, don't give up on SWG. If it weren't for SWGs, I'd fill my pool in with dirt.

Send pics to CompuPool and complain. Maybe they will send you the new system for $500ish. I've seen it happen.

 

[tim5055]

Switch to the dark side...go with a Stenner !!

 

[daddycreswell]

Keep SWG. CompuPool changed that system not too long after you got yours. But even if you ditch CompuPool, don't give up on SWG. If it weren't for SWGs, I'd fill my pool in with dirt.

Send pics to CompuPool and complain. Maybe they will send you the new system for $500ish. I've seen it happen.

I have no plans of getting rid of the SWG. Just trying to decide which one I should go with. I've got to do something soon, the pool is trying to go crazy.

 

[daddycreswell]

I called Compupool, and they said the whole system would need to be replace for a price of 500.00. So now do I go back to compupool or spend 300.00 more on a Hayward system. Help please!

 

[ping]

That's your call, but I'll add my .02.

CompuPool is providing a new system at a nice discounted price so they are not just throwing you under the bus due to a faulty design.

I still don't trust the new CompuPool SWG's as they have very little time on them.

I would buy the Hayward Aquarite.

 

[RobbieH]

If I were in your shoes (and I may be someday), I'd buy the CompuPool. A while back they replaced my system, they don't use that full plug style like you have anymore for just the reason you experienced. My CPSC hooks up like the new ones, three individual wires/plugs, so that if there is a leak, it won't kill the system. Heck for the 48, just the cell is almost $500.

Oh, and I'd make sure your warranty starts over again, two years full replacement, third year prorated. You don't want to get the unit and have zero warranty - but I don't think they'd do that.

They just offered to replace my power supply/control board for $98 on the third year, so the "prorated" part isn't horribly bad. Before I do that though, I'm going to calibrate it, I think that's all mine needs.

 

[daddycreswell]

Has anyone had any doing with a Circupool? They are about the same price as the Hayward, 795.00 but offer 7 yr warranty.


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[RobbieH]

I was just noticing you have the CPSC24. The CPX24 is only $549 from an online retailer. I was thinking CPSC48 all this time. I don't think they are giving you a very good deal.

http://www.poolnpatio.net/compupool-1/

 

[daddycreswell]

I was just noticing you have the CPSC24. The CPX24 is only $549 from an online retailer. I was thinking CPSC48 all this time. I don't think they are giving you a very good deal.

http://www.poolnpatio.net/compupool-1/

Compupool didn't even offer me a thing, just told me to google CPX24 and buy one online.


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[bdex]

I believe that mine is the new plug style but I have had no issues with mine. Other than the fact that I have to seacale it every 2 weeks, probably because my ch is 450.


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