Whether you have an in-ground or an above ground swimming pool, there are certain steps you need to take in order to keep the water free from bacteria and healthy to swim in. When the water is not correctly cleaned and sanitized, algae and bacteria will grow in the water as well as dust, pollen and environmental toxins. Using traditional chlorine to clean the pool water may pose a variety of health risks such as lung damage, bladder cancer and asthma. A pool salt chlorinator is a safer, healthier way to keep the water you swim in naturally clean, fresh and sanitized.
How a Pool Salt Chlorinator Works
Instead of pouring chlorine in the water, a pool salt chlorinator relies on a process known as electrolysis to clean and sanitize the water. The salt water chlorinator contains a salt cell. The salt makes the water in the pool conductive to electricity; the electricity then passes between the plates that are contained within the salt cell. Electrolysis occurs as the pool water passes through the plates, which then triggers a chemical reaction that causes the release of chlorine from the salt. During the process, the chlorine gradually gets converted back to salt, which minimizes the depletion of salt, so you only have to add it once or twice a season. The salt creates a natural, safe way to sanitize the pool.
Benefits of a Pool Salt Chlorinator
There are several benefits when using a pool salt chlorinator, including:
*The pool is continuously clean and sanitized
*The water is healthy to swim in
*No need to buy and store algaecides, chlorine packages and shock treatments
*A salt water chlorination system eliminates sore red eyes and the smelly, itchy skin you get from chlorine
*Easy to operate and low maintenance
One of the best benefits of using a pool salt chlorinator is the amount of time and money you will save. Unlike using chlorine, you will not have to spend several hours preparing the pool before you can swim in it. Using chlorine means going to the store, buying hundreds of dollarsa worth of chlorine and other pool cleaning supplies. With a salt water chlorinator you only have refill the salt a couple of times each year, which means saving money that would have otherwise been spent on chlorine. The installation is quick and easy, your pool will be clean, and you no longer have to worry about the health of your family while swimming.
