Salt Generator Systems

Why Swim In A Saltwater Pool?

If you have gone swimming in a pool other than your own in the last few years, you are probably aware that salt water pools have become increasingly popular for both public and private pools as an alternate method of pool water sanitization and maintenance. Saltwater pools still rely on chlorine as the active sanitizer for the water, but the process by which the chlorine is introduced into the water is different. No more handling and storing large containers of chlorine. Instead - just add ordinary table salt! It really is that simple. The salt water is passed through a generator and chlorine is produced. You are left with sparkling clear water that has a silky feel to it. There is only a slight salt aroma if any at all. Swimming in a salt water pool is akin to taking a shower or bath in soft water, giving you less skin and eye irritation!

How A Saltwater System Works

Chlorine is made by passing electricity through salt water. The salt generator system's computerized control unit converts your home's AC current (120V or 240V) into low-voltage DC current. That current is then sent into an electrolytic cell (a set of electrically charged metal plates) mounted in a plumbing fixture. As the salted pool water passes through the electrolytic cell, the NaCl (salt) molecule is separated into Sodium (Na) and Chloride (Cl). In the presence of water, Hypochlorous Acid (Chlorine), is formed. This method produces Chlorine constantly and maintains a residual level of Chlorine that prevents algae growth and other substances from harming your pool.