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Salt Water Pool System
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Imagine not having to buy or store chlorine again and lessening the need to constantly
monitor and balance your pool water. It is possible to convert your chlorine pool to a
salt-water, trouble free pool using our reverse polarity salt-water pool system. Our System
is uncomplicated in operation and can be easily and quickly added to any new or existing system.
It is installed between the filter and water outlet with the Control Unit mounted adjacent to
the Cell for easy monitoring and control.
What is the cost benefit of a salt-water pool?
Most people do not buy a salt-water pool system for the sole purpose of saving money.
When they do buy a salt water system, it is usually for increased swimming comfort. With that said,
they do save quite a bit of money on pool chemicals, but it probably takes about 2-3 years before
the system pays for itself.
Here is the best rationale for buying a salt water system: People spend Euro 24,000 and up
to build a beautiful pool, so doesn't it just make sense to spend about E1000 on the water quality.
After all, shouldn't the best thing about the pool be the water? In the end, you get what you pay
for. A little money spent on the salt water system will allow the typical home owner to enjoy
their swimming experience so much more:
Lower Chlorine Levels
- Saltwater Pools - 0.5 to 1.0 ppm chlorine
- Traditional Pools - 3.0 - 10.0 ppm chlorine
- NO packaged chlorine needed.
Better Swimmer Comfort
- By eliminating the need for harsh chemicals, you eliminate the source of the irritation
that plagues swimmers in most pools.
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How Does a Salt Water System Work?
Salt systems have three main components:
Salt:
The first component is plain salt. You have to have a minimum level of about 3000 parts per
million of salt in the pool water. Salt makes the water conductive so that the electricity
can pass between the plates in the cell. If the salt level goes too low, then the chlorine
production simply stops. Salt is also the raw material from which the chlorine is produced.
Control Box:
The control unit is a device that sends power to the salt cell. The unit controls how much
chlorine regulating how long the power is applied to the cell produces. If you turn the control
knob way down, then the unit might apply power to the cell only 25% of the time, thereby producing
less chlorine. If you turn the control knob up, then the unit would apply power to the cell for
a longer period of time. The amount of power applied to the cell does not increase or decrease.
The control unit will often sense the level of salt in the pool and indicate the need to add more
salt.
Self-cleaning units have a feature built into the unit that reverses the polarity of the voltage
through the cell in order to clean any scale buildup off of the cell plates.
Salt Cell:
The salt cell is a series of plates with opposite charges in a cell. As the water passes
between the plates, electrolysis takes place, releasing the chlorine in the salt.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this like swimming in the ocean?
No, the ocean has about 20,000 parts per million (ppm) of salt in the water, while a saltwater
pool has only about 3000 parts per million salt. At 3000 ppm, you generally cannot even taste
the salt. Any water under 6000 ppm is still considered fresh water. Your eye contains about
9000 ppm salt.
Is the pool water still blue?
Yes, since the salt water system creates chlorine, the water is still blue and also very clear.
A salt system gives your pool the best water quality you have ever seen.
Can I install it with my existing pool equipment?
Yes, since the water is still considered fresh water, it is compatible with all standard pool
equipment (pumps, filters, heaters, robots, etc.).
Does this soften the pool water?
Yes, and this is another advantage of the salt system. Many pool owners prefer the soft water.
Where does the salt go?
We add granulated salt (looks a lot like table salt, but without any additives) to the pool
according to manufacturers instructions. Most manufacturers recommend pouring it into the
deep end of the pool, but read your directions carefully. The salt quickly dissolves in the
pool water.
Will I save money?
Not having to use packaged pool chlorine will save a significant amount of money in the long term.
The main reason to go with a saltwater pool is because of the fantastic water quality.
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