Salt Water Chlorination Frequently Asked Questions.
No. For your reference, the ocean has about 20,000 parts per million (ppm) of salt in the water, while a saltwater pool has only about 3500 parts per million salt. At 3500 ppm, you generally cannot even taste the salt. Any water under 6000 ppm is still considered fresh water. Your eyes contain about 9000 [...]
This is for those of you who love chemistry! The salt water system cell, by electrolysis, produces sodium hypochlorite (NaOCI). In water, sodium hypochlorite dissociates into sodium (Na+) and hypochlorite (OCI-) ions. It is the hypochlorite ions that form with the hydrogen (H+) ions (from the water) to form hypochlorous acid (HOCI), the active agent that [...]
A low concentration of salt is put into the pool. The AutoPilot commercial salt chlorination system consists of a control panel, and multiple electrolysis cells in the pump room on the return lines. These chlorinators sanitize the pool by converting salt into free chlorine. Salt makes the water conductive so that electricity can pass between the [...]
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Lower Chlorine Levels – A saltwater pool requires less free chlorine since it is creating chlorine around the clock. Traditional pools require chlorine to be added manually and in order to stay above safe levels, a higher amount of manufactured chlorine is needed. A salt water pool creates chlorine as needed and only when needed. Controlled [...]
Manufactured chlorine contains chemical additives to increase its effectiveness and shelf life. It s these additives which cause your eyes to turn red, makes your skin sticky, and makes your hair feel brittle. This type of chlorine has to be added to the pool constantly because it evaporates with the water, and it is diluted with [...]
Chlorine neutralizes contaminants from humans (such as sweat and sunscreen) and organic debris (such as bugs and leaves) so that you do not get sick from the pool. Without chlorine, the pool water eventually would turn green and become unsafe to swim in. A swimming pool is required to have a minimum of 1.0 ppm (parts [...]