I am currently building a pool. I installed an AOP system thinking I was doing one step better then a salt system. I am quickly realizing that that may not be the case. What do I do?
It’s both UV + Ozone. DEL AOP PRODUCTS - CMP
I have the 50 model with the degassing.
It was recommended due to having an automatic cover.
Ok. So it’s not as disastrous as it first seems. The Del Ozone systems are actually quite good and the latest models have field-replaceable corona discharge (CD) modules which is a huge step up for previous generations where you had to scrap the entire unit once the CD module failed. The off-gassing and contact tank is a good idea too because you want ozonated water to sit in a tank and slowly degas to get the most effective sanitation process.
You still need chlorine though. So you want to aim for a CYA of about 30-50ppm and keep your FC at least at the minimum level. That will help to keep algae at bay. With ozone around, there will be some slightly increased chlorine loss, but the degassing tank should help to reduce that a bit.
Is the unit plumbed in a series configuration or a parallel configuration? In other words, does all the water flowing through your pump and filter flow through the ozone system or does the ozone system run in parallel to the main water flow?
Are you chlorinating with a puck feeder, SWG or manual chlorine additions ?
Ok good to know. It was recommended that I stay away from salt to prevent the auto cover from corroding.