Best valve actuator

[dschlic1]

I would like some opinions on different makes of valve actuators. I have found the following models:
1. Intermatic Pe24VA
2. Goldline GVA24
3. Pentair CVA24T

It appears that the Intermatic unit is the lowest cost.

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

You missed Jandy's JVA24.

All are interchangeable.
All last a long time.
I use Intermatics often as replacements for the exact reason you cited, they cost the least.

Scott