The salt system requires less maintenance and provides the easiest way to maintain water quality. Effective and easy to use, it dissociates itself from other systems by its reliability and its easily installable modules that work with all swimming pool filtration systems. You will see here the whole truth on the subject.
First of all, it is necessary to explain its operating process to understand how it operates. This system is an electronic device that transforms ordinary salt into chlorine. Salt, molecule of NaCl (Chloride (Cl) of Sodium (Na)), is transformed by an electric current (process named electrolysis) that releases chlorine in the water which then kills bacteria and reduces to dust any undesirable particle. To make this possible, we have to add a large quantity of salt in the water to be dissolved and later transformed by the cell. Teamed with your pump and filter, this system keeps your water beautiful and cleared throughout the year and requires almost no maintenance.
The installation of this system can be complicated for the neophyte but is, altogether, rather simple. The system is divided into two parts; the cell (module which manufactures chlorine) and the power supply unit (which converts and controls the electrical current needed by the cell). Depending on the system, one can feed it with a 120 or 240 volt current (to be seen at the time of the installation). The cell is placed between two ends of piping, at the very end of your filtration system (see following diagram). Our team of qualified technicians will see to the installation of your system on our territory of service and, in the case of area not covered, can refer you to a trustable service provider in your area. For any information connected to our services please contact our office at this toll free number 450-468-7378.
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Starting with your new salt system:
Following years’ adjustment:
Since emptying part of the pool is needed at the closing, some of the preceding year’s salt will be preserved during the winter. Once the pool is reopened and cleaned, have your water tested or do it yourself with specialised salt strips or a digital analyser and add the amount of salt needed to get to the recommended level specified in the user manual. Strips are on sale on our online shop and in most pool dealers.
Get the right system :
Your salt chlorinator will depend on the size of your pool. We have these systems available:
Hayward – Aquatrol; good for pools up to 18,000 gallons (68,000L)
Hayward – Aquarite; good for pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000L)
Pentair – Intellichlor IC-20; good for pools up to 20,000 gallons (75,000L)
Pentair – Intellichlor IC-40; good for pools up to 40,000 gallons (150,000L)
Pentair – Intellichlor IC-60; good for pools up to 60,000 gallons (225,000L)
The Hayward Aquarite salt system has the best quality-price ratio for this type of technology on the market. It allows clear water throughout the year by decreasing the maintenance time. It is the ideal way to benefit from your swimming pool without the inconvenient of chlorine such as red eyes, dry skin, allergies or green hair. Furthermore, it is ideal for children.
First of all, we need to pour several salt bags in the swimming pool water to reach a salt concentration of 2800 ppm. Then, the salt water returns in the cell using the main pump of the swimming pool and undergoes electrolysis due to an electric current exerted on two metal plates. Chlorine is extracted from its salt molecule (NaCl) and is returned in the swimming pool in its gas form. After, the chlorine reunited with a sodium particle to reform its initial salt molecule. It’s an ongoing process. When the water level is low, it is necessary to add more salt in the swimming pool as shown by the digital control panel. It is necessary to adjust the generated chlorine according to the season. Consequently, it is required to control the other parameters of the water chemistry such as pH, alkalinity and hardness, but they are much more stable.
The Hayward Aquatrol is the best value for this type of device on the market for above-ground swimming pools. It gives limpid wated all year long while reducing the maintenance time at its minimum. It is the ideal way to benefit from your swimming without having all the inconveniances from chlorine such as red eyes, dry skin, allergies or green hair. It is ideal for kids.
First of all, we need to pour several salt bags in the swimming pool water to reach a salt concentration of 2800 ppm. Then, the salt water returns in the cell using the main pump of the swimming pool and undergoes electrolysis due to an electric current exerted on two metal plates. Chlorine is extracted from its salt molecule (NaCl) and is returned in the swimming pool in its gas form. After, the chlorine reunited with a sodium particle to reform its initial salt molecule. It’s an ongoing process. When the water level is low, it is necessary to add more salt in the swimming pool as shown by the digital control panel. It is necessary to adjust the generated chlorine according to the season. Consequently, it is required to control the other parameters of the water chemistry such as pH, alkalinity and hardness, but they are much more stable.
Electrolytic Chlorine Generation is the easiest, most effective and convenient way to keep swimming pool water sparkling clean. The IntelliChlor chlorine generator uses common table salt to produce all the chlorine your swimming pool needs, right in your pool—safely, effectively and automatically.
IntelliChlor takes electrolytic chlorine generation to a higher level of convenience, reliability and safety. But to understand why the IntelliChlor generator is better, it helps to first understand how it works. Ordinary table salt (sodium chloride) is added to the pool water…less than a teaspoon of salt per gallon of pool water is all that’s required. As the dissolved salt flows through the generator cell, it is electrolytically converted to pure chlorine, which is then distributed throughout the pool, sanitizing the water, keeping it fresh, clear and safe. Unlike conventional chlorine additives that must be constantly replenished, the salt is recycled continuously, day after day, to further reduce pool maintenance requirements. The generator even keeps itself clean with an automatic reverse cycling feature that prevents scale build-up for longer cell life.
Simple, Safe, Automatic Monitoring chlorine production is easy with the IntelliChlor chlorine generator. It’s the only one with all controls and displays built into the cell—and the only one providing so much helpful feedback to you. Just select from one of five sanitizing levels to easily manage chlorine addition.
The IntelliChlor chlorine generator is engineered to stand up to the toughest pool conditions and provide years of dependable performance.
Choose from Three Models:
The economical choice for smaller pools up to 20,000 gallons.
The capacity to sanitize larger residential and smaller commercial pools up to 40,000 gallons.
With extra capacity for pools up to 60,000 gallons.
Production and transportation energy and waste are reduced
An Eco Select™ Brand Product
Using only natural table salt, the IntelliChlor® chlorine generator creates pure chlorine in your pool and eliminates the need to buy, store and add harsh chlorine products manually. In effect, fewer resources are used in the production, packaging and transportation of these chemical compounds. That’s why IntelliChlor is an Eco Select™ brand product.