Install, Repair, and Maintain Salt Chlorination System in Clearwater, Safety Harbor, Dunedin, and Surrounding Areas
License #CPC1460480
Salt chlorination systems work quite differently from other types of pool chlorination systems. Instead of adding chemicals to the pool, salt systems use chemistry to turn salt into chlorine.
How Salt Chlorination Systems Work
Many people share the common misconception that salt systems are non-chemical and chlorine-free. While salt systems use less chlorine than traditional ones, they do use it. The difference is that the chemical reactions that create chlorine occur in the water instead of chlorine being added to the pool.
For most salt chlorination systems, the process starts with adding salt. Some systems are as easy as pouring the salt into the pool and stirring it up a bit; others are more involved. Once the salt is introduced into the pool and dissolved, the generator breaks it down into two different compounds using the salt’s natural conductivity. These resulting compounds, hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite, sanitize the pool. The byproduct of this chemical breakdown is chlorine.
Downsides to Salt Chlorination Systems
The downside of having a salt system is on par with just about any pool sanitizing system: maintenance. If a salt chlorination system is not maintained correctly, the comfort and safety of the swimming pool may be at risk.
The amount of salt in the pool must be kept to the correct levels to ensure proper sanitation. Too little salt can mean a pool is not chlorinated sufficiently, and the water can become unsanitary. Too much salt can make the water taste and smell salty and may corrode the pool and equipment.
When adding salt to a system, it’s necessary to use the correct type of salt in the correct quantities. The type of salt that is used will vary depending on the type of system installed.
Benefits of Salt Chlorination Systems
There are many benefits to using a salt chlorination system in a pool. For example, many people find that salt-chlorinated water is less irritating to their eyes and skin, and there is little to no overwhelming chlorine smell associated with salt systems. Salt systems are often cheaper to maintain than traditional chlorine pools, although they usually cost more upfront. They also benefit from having a constant chlorine source as long as salt levels are maintained.
Especially for people sensitive to the harsh effects of chlorine, a salt system is an excellent alternative to traditional chlorine tabs or other chlorine additive-based systems.
How a Pool Professional Can Help
Experienced pool technicians can help owners with installation, repair, and maintenance of a salt chlorination system.