How A Swimming Pool Salt Chlorinator Works

Salt Chlorinators convert standard table salt into sodium hypo chloride, if you are looking to have a crystal blue pool this type of system could be for you.

Pure sanitizer being added to the pool

Sanitizer is being added on a regular basis (daily)

pH neutral chlorine is being produced, helps keep the pool and spa pH in balance

Softer silky water to swim in

No need to store dangerous chemicals

So how do theses units work? The Salt chlorinator is installed close to the filter and pump location. There is an inline "cell" which is installed in the piping and power box which is installed on the wall of the home. As the pool or spa pump is causing the water to flow, the pool water is pushed through the inline cell and the salt in the water is changed into sodium hypo chloride. (chlorine or sanitizer) As the chlorine travels back to the pool the process starts over again. The power box or power supply is electrically connected to the inline cell and controls the amount of time and output of the pool sanitizer.

How much salt will need to be added to the pool? The amount of salt that will be added to the pool will depend on the total gallons of the pool and or spa. Each unit will come with an instruction booklet to advise the amount of salt to add based the amount of gallons of water in the pool. Most units will require 3000 parts per million of salt in the pool

(reference point - ocean water = approximately 35,000 parts per million of salt)

How often will salt need to be added to the pool? The salt in the pool water does not get used up but during normal evaporation and pool water splash out a certain amount of salt will be lost. The amount of salt which will need to be replenished will depend on both of these factors.

Is this a special type of salt?
No, this is standard table salt and can be purchased at many different locations.

What other chemicals will need to be added to the pool?
All the other chemicals which are normally added to a pool and or spa will continue to be added, chemicals which control pH, alkalinity, hardness and stabilizer.

What are some of the different types of features these units have?
There are many different brands and models of salt chlorinators on the market today. Manufactures have different models and many features. Some of the many features which can be found are:

Automatic salt sensors - displays the amount of salt in the pool

Pool water temperature readout

Automatic shut off of unit if the salt level in the pool becomes to low

Built in time clocks for pump control

Digital readouts vs., manual dials

Boost modes - allows for adding additional sanitizer to the pool

So, is a salt chlorinator necessary for today's swimming pool and spa environments? These units produce the sanitizer needed to keep your pool and spa crystal clear and a health place to enjoy. By installing a salt chlorinator the correct amount of sanitizer can be added to the pool each day. Keeping the correct amount of sanitizer in your pool and spa at all times will make for a much happier swimming pool owner.