Where do I add the salt to the swimming pool, and how often?
The salt is added directly to the swimming pool basin. With the equipment switched off, the pump should be turned on until the salt is fully dissolved. You should only add more salt if you are refilling the swimming pool, or perform regular filter backwashes. To guarantee optimal swimming pool maintenance, the Salt Water Electrolysis equipment will tell you when it needs more salt. Remember that when topping up the salt you will need to measure the level in the pool and make up the difference.
What type of salt should I use? And how much?
Any type of salt can be used for your swimming pool Salt Water Chlorinator. Nonetheless, the higher the percentage of sodium chloride, the more efficient it will be. The amount of salt is around 5 kg/6 kg per m3 in the case of an open-air pool. And in the case of an indoor pool (heated to around 28-30°), the level will be 3 kg/4 kg per m3.
What should the chlorine level in the water be? And the pH?
The chlorine level in the water should be around 1 ppm in a private swimming pool. In the case of Salt Water Chlorination of public swimming pools, it will depend on the regional regulations. Nonetheless, the optimal level is around 1.5 ppm. The pH should always be kept between 7.2 and 7.6.
Can a disinfected pool lose chlorine after the water is filtered?
The chlorine is not lost. If the filter is dirty, in other words has a high content of organic matter, then the amount of chlorine will drop as it passes through the filter. This is because the chlorine reacts with the organic matter present in the filtration system.
Is Salt Water Chlorination compatible with other chemical products, such as flocculants and algicides?mpatible la cloración salina con otros productos químicos como floculante o algicidas?
All chemical products are compatible with Salt Water Chlorination. You should bear in mind, though, that if you maintain proper Salt Water Chlorination of your pool, you will not need to add any other product. Our Electrolysis equipment is also capable of handling shock treatments.
Why does the level of chlorine in the pool not rise if the salt level is correct and the pH is properly regulated?
This typically happens in new pools, or those that have recently had their water changed. If the equipment does not indicate any error, then a chlorine stabiliser (cyanuric acid) will need to be added to keep the chlorine in the water. The proportion should be 1 kg per 23 m3 of water.