Automatic Liquid Bleach Dispenser

[cwstnsko]

The automated pool control is very cool.

The LiquiMate looks trivially simple. A suction side draw, a control valve and a bucket of bleach. Somehow it doesn't surprise me that it wouldn't be a reliable way of delivering a consistent amount of chlorine.

The Liquidator looks to be a bit more complex, two lines, pressure differential draw. Check valve, flow meter, Float valves to regulate water levels and a slightly different approach involving water and liquid chlorine in the same container but not mixed (if that is possible, I'll have to try an experiment.) The difference in sphistication may result in a more reliable delivery.

I just need to decide if it's worth $150 to find out.

I have blown more money on less noble causes

[dep78737]

You can get an Aquarite SWG for under $700 on ebay. May have a pretty resaonable payback at $150 for the pump plus the cost of bleach, especially if you DIY the installation.