Chlorine Generators Salt Chlorine Generators, also referred to as Salt Chlorinators, Saltwater Chlorinators or Salt Chlorinating Systems are actually miniaturized chlorine manufacturing plants: the same technology is utilized. The devices are plumbed in-line and work by electrolytically converting salt, in the pool water, into chlorine as it passes over specially coated titanium electrode plates. Salt must be added to the pool prior to start up, as directed. Thereafter, salt need only be added occasionally, to replace that lost due to splash out, pump outs or backwashing. The device generates Free Chlorine and destroys odorous and irritating chloramines, as the water passes through the cell. Chlorine production is controllable by a setting and the equipment operates in conjunction with the timer controlling the filter. Properly used, there is much less sensation of chlorine being present. The other water analysis parameters must be maintained, as with any chlorine-maintained pool. It certainly is easy-to-use and convenient and lends itself to pool automation.
Questions: We are considering a salt water chlorinator. Could you answer a few questions. Is this a reliable pool water sanitizing method? Is it easy to use? Will it save money? Are there any negatives?
A saltwater chlorinator is as a reliable a sanitizing method as any other form of chlorine. The big difference is that it avoids or reduces a lot of the chemicals and makes the overall pool water chemistry easier to maintain. You'll find that there is less handling and storing of chemicals. So far as the economics are concerned, I really don't have all the information necessary to make that determination. However, I would suspect that it will be quite favorable over time. But the convenience factor is significant and almost without comparison. My long-term, personal experience with the product was very satisfactory and I know that the product category has been improved considerably over the years. The quality units incorporate some of the best technology and have cells that should provide extended service.
We are planning to put in a pool and are thinking of using a Salt Water Chlorinator. Can you tell me what you know about the differences between the salt system versus chlorine? Is one safer than the other for small children? You know how they sometimes swallow water, get it in their eyes and have sensitive skin. Thanks.
With a, chlorine generator there are no chlorine products to store or handle and no chlorine products to leave exposed to children. In either case, the pools will be maintained on chlorine. With a salt chlorinator, the chlorine level is controlled by a setting on a dial, avoiding uncomfortably high levels that might exist, when chlorine products are manually added. Chloramines are an irritating and odorous form of combined chlorine and are a problem in most chlorine pools. However, with a salt chlorinator, all of the chloramines are destroyed, as the water passes through the cell. Your overall pool maintenance will be simplified and fewer chemicals will be required. Everything about this type of product is kid friendly. You can pretty much say goodbye to "red eyes." Also the level of salt in the pool is approximately the same as what is in your eyes. The feeling is soothing and barely detectable to taste.
|
 |
| Pentair Intellichlor System: Turn ordinary salt into chlorine right in your pool. Electrolytic chlorine generation (or salt chlorine generation) with IntelliChlor® Salt Chlorinator is the easiest, most effective, and convenient way to keep your pool water sparkling clean and sanitized. The IntelliChlor® Salt Chlorinator uses table salt to produce all the chlorine your pool needs, right in your pool – safely, effectively, and automatically. An Eco Select™ Choice: Using only natural table salt, the IntelliChlor® Salt Chlorinator automatic chlorine generator creates pure chlorine in the pool and eliminates the need to buy, store, and add harsh chlorine products manually. In effect, fewer resources are used in the production, packaging, and transportation of these chemical compounds. |
|
|
