Chlorine Generators

Salt Water System FAQ's:

Q. Is this like swimming or bathing in the ocean?

A. No, the ocean has about 20,000ppm (parts per million), of salt in the water. A salt water pool or spa has only about 3500 parts per million of salt. At 3500 ppm, you generally cannot even taste the salt. Any water under 6000ppm is still considered to be fresh water. Your eye contains about 9000ppm of salt.

Q. Is the pool or spa water still blue?

A. Yes, since the salt water system creates chlorine, the water is still blue and also very clear. A salt system gives your pool or spa the best water quality you have ever seen.

Q. Can I install it with my existing pool equipment?

A. Yes, since the water is still considered fresh water, it is compatible with all standard pool and spa equipment, (pumps, filters, heaters, pool sweeps, etc.) If you have a stainless steel filter, check with the manufacturer.

Q. Does this system soften the pool or spa water?

A. Yes, and this is another benefit of the salt system. Many pool and spa owners appreciate the soft feel of the water.

Q. Where does the salt go?

A. The salt, (looks a lot like table salt, but without any additives), quickly dissolves in the pool or spa water.

Q. Will I save money?

A. The fact that you are not having to use packaged pool or spa chlorine will save a significant amount of money in the long run. The REAL REASON to go with a saltwater pool or spa system is because of the fantastic water quality. The money savings is just icing on the cake!

Q. What size salt water system should I purchase?

A. Each system is capable of producing a certain amount of sanitizer per hour. Systems are sized roughly for the amount of water that will be treated. For smaller systems like spas, hot tubs and swim spas, systems for up to 12000 gallons are available. Then there are systems availible that can treat pools up to 60,000 gallons.