What is it, what is it for, how does it work and advantages of a salt chlorinator?

You have probably heard many times about salt chlorination technology for swimming pools and you have certainly bathed in pools with such devices.

And, even then, you probably don’t know exactly what it is, or definitely not how a salt chlorinator works. Today we are going to see it in detail.

What is a salt chlorinator

A salt chlorinator is a device that converts common salt (dissolved in the pool) into chlorine through a process of electrolysis. The resulting chlorine remains in the pool water to keep it free of germs and bacteria.

What is a salt chlorinator used for?

It is an innovative technology that has revolutionized pool maintenance in recent decades. Chlorine is the most effective chemical for eliminating viruses and bacteria in water, but it is complicated to produce, transport and store.

How a salt chlorinator works

During salt chlorination, oxydryls or hydroxyls are generated in the electrolysis process, which are very effective against all types of pathogens (they inactivate up to 99.9% of viruses and bacteria).

When combined with chlorine, they are converted into hypochlorous acid, a powerful natural oxidizer that helps eliminate unwanted algae, bacteria and viruses from pool water.

The level of salt concentration required for the operation of a salt chlorinator is very low and is usually around 4-5 grams per liter of water for standard chlorinators. In the case of hydrolysis (low salinity salt chlorination), the salt concentration required is lower, between 0.5-1.5 grams per liter. In both cases we are talking about salt levels that are almost imperceptible to the bather.

To give you an idea: the salt concentration of the Mediterranean Sea is around 35-39 grams per liter and that of the Dead Sea is 350 grams per liter.

Advantages of a salt chlorinator

Salt chlorinators are the perfect alternative for any swimming pool thanks to their many advantages:

1. Saves time. One of the biggest advantages of a salt chlorinator is that it saves time and effort in pool maintenance. The device converts salt to chlorine automatically, maintaining the proper level of sanitizer in the pool without the need to add chemicals regularly or add chlorine manually.
2. Saves money. You no longer have to buy large quantities of chlorine or spend money on other chemicals to keep your pool clean and sanitized. Salt is an economical and durable product and only a small amount is needed to maintain the proper level of chlorine in the pool.
3. Security. Another advantage of a salt chlorinator is that they are safer than manual handling of large quantities of chlorine. Exposure to large amounts of chlorine can be hazardous and may cause skin and eye irritation.
4. Non-irritating to skin and eyes. The chlorine used in most swimming pools can cause skin and eye irritation. Salt chlorinators produce a residual chlorine that is less irritating to skin and eyes.
5. Eliminates chlorine odor. Thanks to their enormous disinfectant and oxidizing capacity, salt chlorinators eliminate all common chlorine odor problems in swimming pools.
6. It is eco sustainable. Undoubtedly, one of the advantages of a salt chlorinator that you should value the most is that they are a more ecological option for the maintenance of the pool. Instead of adding large amounts of chemicals to the pool, salt chlorinators convert salt into chlorine. In addition, salt is a natural and renewable product.

Conclusion and more information on salt chlorinators

In summary, a salt chlorinator is an excellent option to keep your pool clean and disinfected. It saves time and money on chemicals, is safer and less irritating to the skin, nose and eyes and is a more environmentally friendly option.

In addition, the installation of a salt chlorinator is relatively simple and can be done in just a few steps. If you’re looking for a more effective and easier way to keep your pool clean and sanitized, consider installing one (they’resimple to install!).

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