Salt Chlorinator

The market for salt chlorine generator systems or automatic sanitizer systems for swimming pools is growing at an exponential rate. It is estimated that over 50% of all new in-ground installations were equipped with this technology. Adding to the increase is the conversion of existing pools to these automatic sanitizer systems. The market growth, to-date, has been primarily with residential in-ground pools but the technology is expanding into commercial installations (condominium, hotel, municipal, etc.), and has more recently expanded into "above ground" swimming pools, as lower prices and smaller units become available for purchase at large retail outlets. Driving this growth are simplicity, safety and pool water quality.

Salt Chlorine Generation Process

When salt is dissolved in pool water and subjected to electrolysis, the chloride portion of the salt is transformed into chlorine. Chlorine dissolves in the water to form hypochlorous acid. The acid performs the same functions as conventional "Pool Chlorine" in oxidizing bacteria, algae, mildew, etc.

Salt chlorinator systems generate free chlorine that destroys odors and irritating chloramines as the water passes through the electrolytic cell. Chloramines are responsible for the chlorine odor, red-irritated eyes, bleached hair and ruined bathing suits that are associated with traditional chlorination chemicals.

Salt Chlorine Generator Benefits

Chlorine is an agent to disinfect water and is necessary for safe usage of recreational water (swimming pools). Chlorine residual is necessary so that it may instantly react to kill disease causing organisms and oxidize bacteria, algae, ammonia and other organic matter (swimmer waste) that may be introduced into the pool.

After purchase and installation of an in-line chlorine generator, you simply add Pool Salt to the swimming pool and sodium hypochlorite (free chlorine) is produced automatically by electrolysis of the water.

By using a Salt Chlorine Generator, you can obtain these benefits:
• Eliminates the need to handle and store hazardous chlorine containing chemicals 
• System produces chlorine at a lower cost than liquid chlorine (bleach) 
• These systems operate at “break point” and automatically generating chlorine on demand, ensuring there is always sufficient chlorine in the pool water to remain sanitized 
• Sufficient chlorine oxidizes chloramines, and as a result, there is no more chlorine smell, dryness, itchy skin, red eyes, green hair and bleaching of bathing suits 

In summary, it's a convenient, simple and safe way to disinfect water, producing high quality pool water with reduced maintenance.