CircuPool RJ-30 PLUS vs CircuPool CORE-35, how to pick?

[aztodd]

Hello! I have a 10,000gal pool in the Phoenix area that I am planning on installing a salt water chlorine generator in.

I'm currently debating between the CircuPool CORE-35 Salt Chlorine Generator and the CircuPool RJ-30 PLUS Salt Chlorine Generator.

My main considerations are ease of maintenance, installation, and ongoing costs as the unit ages.

Between these two, I am leaning towards the Core-35 simply because I like that it is an all-inclusive unit, but am brand new to SWG tech and would appreciate any insight and recommendations anyone can share. Thank you in advance!

 

[kellyfair]

So, if money isn’t an issue, I also like the all-in-one aspect of the 35, and it has a longer warranty period as well.

 

[Vickery]

I like my RJ30+, it actually outperforms its' ratings. The all-in-one design looks handy, but allow sufficient spacing and location to be able to see the controls. I retrofitted mine from an earlier pool to an existing equipment install. The Core35 would not have been an easy job.

 

[jacktree]

So, if money isn’t an issue, I also like the all-in-one aspect of the 35, and it has a longer warranty period as well.

Their warranty is a joke. I recently had an issue with the fan for my RJ-45 that I bought in 2019 and used for 1.5 short Chicago seasons. They inflated the price of the replacement fan to $39 and wanted to charge ~$13 shipping fee for self-service. I could ship them the whole unit and pay for shipping + labor additionally.

No, thank you, I can get a reliable compatible fan for $10-$15 shipped from Amazon.

 

[Oly]

Good info here on the CircuPool units.....

Circupool SWG - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[HeyEng]

Hello! I have a 10,000gal pool in the Phoenix area that I am planning on installing a salt water chlorine generator in.

I'm currently debating between the CircuPool CORE-35 Salt Chlorine Generator and the CircuPool RJ-30 PLUS Salt Chlorine Generator.

My main considerations are ease of maintenance, installation, and ongoing costs as the unit ages.

Between these two, I am leaning towards the Core-35 simply because I like that it is an all-inclusive unit, but am brand new to SWG tech and would appreciate any insight and recommendations anyone can share. Thank you in advance!

I would look at the RJ60+ considering some of the questionable chlorine production numbers that Circupool advertises. There are a LOT of threads that bring them in to question. Not saying it's a bad unit, but if you can afford the bigger 60, I would recommend it.

 

[DeanP66]

It looks like the RJ30+ generates more chlorine daily than the Core 35 even though the Core 35 is rated for 35,000 gallons. Also, the Core 35 only allows adjustments in 25% intervals.

If it was me, I'd stick with the RJ30+ and definitely head the advice about keeping the control unit out of direct sunlight. A TFP member even built their own "birdcage" to cover their control unit from the sun . It looked like this:

 

[jthacker48]

Hello! I have a 10,000gal pool in the Phoenix area that I am planning on installing a salt water chlorine generator in.

I'm currently debating between the CircuPool CORE-35 Salt Chlorine Generator and the CircuPool RJ-30 PLUS Salt Chlorine Generator.

My main considerations are ease of maintenance, installation, and ongoing costs as the unit ages.

Between these two, I am leaning towards the Core-35 simply because I like that it is an all-inclusive unit, but am brand new to SWG tech and would appreciate any insight and recommendations anyone can share. Thank you in advance!

Which model did you choose? I'm in the same situation. I'm building a 10K pool in Phoenix with Pentair VSP and am trying to decide between Core and RJ. I've got a pretty big solar setup so I can run the pump during the day inexpensively.

 

[aztodd]

Which model did you choose? I'm in the same situation. I'm building a 10K pool in Phoenix with Pentair VSP and am trying to decide between Core and RJ. I've got a pretty big solar setup so I can run the pump during the day inexpensively.

I went with the core35 mainly because it worked better installation-wise with the existing piping and electrical. If you think you will want more fine-grained control over output then you should provide go with the RJ model.

I just run my core35 at 100% and use an outdoor wifi plug to adjust runtime between 4-6 hours each day. It's been working great so far.

 

[markayash]

Which model did you choose? I'm in the same situation. I'm building a 10K pool in Phoenix with Pentair VSP and am trying to decide between Core and RJ. I've got a pretty big solar setup so I can run the pump during the day inexpensively.

I have the edge 40 and have been happy but almost got the core.