Hayward AquaRite Flo Advanced Low Salt chlorine generator
The Hayward AquaRite Flo Advanced LS is an advanced system for comprehensive pool treatment and management that operates at a significantly lower salt concentration than a conventional salt chlorinator.
Its technology combines Salt Electrolysis with the hydrolysis of water to generate sodium hypochlorite and highly reactive oxidizing species. This treatment disinfects the water, combats microorganisms, and oxidizes the organic matter present in the pool, using as little as 1.5 g/L of salt.
The Aquarite Flo Advanced LS also allows for centralized control of the filtration pump and pool lighting and, with the appropriate optional accessories, control of pH, Redox potential, and temperature, as well as remote management of the system.
Only 1.5 grams of salt per liter
The Low Salt version requires a minimum salt concentration of approximately 1.5 g/L, compared to the 3 g/L required by the standard version of the Aquarite Flo Advanced.
This lower concentration reduces the amount of salt dissolved in the pool, resulting in water that feels gentler and has a virtually imperceptible salty taste.
A concentration of 1.5 g/L is roughly equivalent to 1.5 kg of salt per cubic meter of water. Before adding salt, you should always measure the existing concentration in the pool.
What is hydrolysis, and how does it improve water quality?
Hydrolysis is an electrochemical process in which the energy applied to the cell triggers reactions in water molecules and generates highly reactive oxidizing species. In the AquaRite Flo Advanced LS, this process works in conjunction with salt electrolysis.
Electrolysis converts the chloride ions present in the water into sodium hypochlorite, which provides stable residual disinfection. At the same time, hydrolysis promotes the formation of free radicals and other very short-lived oxidizing species.
Among these species, the hydroxyl radical •OH stands out, along with other reactive oxygen and chlorine species. Due to their high oxidizing capacity, they act on bacteria, viruses, microorganisms, and organic compounds present in water.
These oxidizing agents react quickly near the cell and complement the action of chlorine. In this way, they help reduce the organic load, improve water clarity, and promote more thorough disinfection using a very low salt concentration.
The oxygen and hydrogen radicals generated by hydrolysis disinfect areas that chlorine cannot reach, resulting in a cleaner pool free of chlorine-resistant pathogens.
Two Aquarite Flo Advanced Low Salt models
| Model | Chlorine production | Minimum salinity |
|---|---|---|
| AQR-FLO-AD16LS – 1LS | 15 g/h (referred to as 16 g/h because it produces 15 g/h of chlorine, with the remainder being oxygen and hydrogen radicals) | From 1.5 g/L |
| AQR-FLO-AD33LS – 2LS | 30 g/h (referred to as 33 g/h because it produces 30 g/h of chlorine, with the remainder being oxygen and hydrogen radicals) | From 1.5 g/L |
The model should be selected based on the pool’s volume, water temperature, number of swimmers, filtration hours, and sun exposure.
Centralized Pool Control
The Aquarite Flo Advanced LS goes beyond automatic chlorine production. Its control panel allows for centralized operation of the pool’s main equipment and coordinates disinfection with the filtration cycles.
You can program the filtration pump’s operating schedule using the unit’s dry contact output. To control a fixed-speed pump, an external relay or contactor must be installed that is rated for the pump’s power.
It also features connections for controlling compatible variable speed pool pumps and coordinating their different operating speeds.
Power supply for LED lighting up to 50 W
The control box includes a 12 V AC power supply for LED projectors with a maximum total power of 50 W. This eliminates the need to install a separate lighting transformer when the connected lights do not exceed this power rating.
You can program the on and off times for your pool lighting directly from the Aquarite Flo Advanced LS unit.
The total power of all connected projectors must be calculated collectively and must not exceed the 50 W capacity of the equipment.
Key Features of the Aquarite Flo Advanced LS
- Treatment using Salt Electrolysis and hydrolysis.
- Operates at a salt concentration of 1.5 g/L.
- Available in 16- and 33-g/h models.
- Production of sodium hypochlorite and free oxidizing radicals.
- Transparent cell for visually checking its operation.
- Programming and control of the filtration pump.
- Control of fixed-speed pumps and compatible Variable speed pool pumps.
- Built-in transformer for LED lighting up to 50 W.
- Optional pH and Redox control.
- Optional water temperature measurement.
- Mechanical flow detector available as an accessory.
- WIFI and optional Ethernet connectivity.
- Communication via the open MODBUS protocol.
- Waterproof control box with IP65 protection.
Optional pH and Redox Control
The AquaRite Flo Advanced LS can be upgraded with a complete automatic pH control kit. This kit includes the sensor, the dosing pump, and the accessories needed to measure pH and dispense pH corrector as needed.
You can also incorporate a Redox Probe to control chlorine production based on the water’s oxidation-reduction potential. This setting allows you to adjust the cell’s operation to meet the pool’s disinfectant needs.
The pH and Redox modules are optional accessories and are not included as standard unless specifically indicated in the selected configuration.
Remote control via WIFI or Ethernet
Using the optional connectivity module, the Aquarite Flo Advanced LS can be managed remotely from a compatible app.
The connection allows you to view chlorine production, equipment alerts, and—when the appropriate sensors are installed—pH, redox, and temperature readings.
It also allows you to adjust production, schedule filtration cycles, set pH and Redox setpoints, and manage lighting schedules.
Connectivity is not included as standard. You must add the appropriate WiFi Module or RJ45 Ethernet module.
Optional accessories not included
- AQR-FLO pH Module Kit with probe, dosing pump, and accessories.
- AQR-FLO Rx Module Kit with Redox Probe.
- Mechanical flow sensor with a vane system and a 3/4″ thread, probe holder, and stud.
- Temperature probe with probe holder and installation accessories.
- AQR-FLO WIFI Module with transmitter, receiver, and a 10-meter cable.
- Hayward Ethernet module with RJ45 wired connection.
Sebastian S. –
Todo correcto. Compré kit completo con redox y ph y me ayudaron en la configuracion inicial. Muy buen precio y calidad de producto. Gracias.