What Is Saltwater Chlorination?
A saltwater chlorinator could be the right choice for your family, but how are they different from “fresh water” chlorinators? It’s actually a combination of pool chemistry and system design efficiencies that make saltwater chlorination a popular option. Why salt water? Salt water pools are one of the most popular pool types. Their water comes with a few built in benefits. Salt is sodium chloride. It contains a lot of natural chlorine, and that chlorine can be used for water purification, to remove bacteria, algae, and keep the pool clean. Salt water crystals have also become the green alternative to other forms of chlorination. Many suppliers advertise “organic” salt crystals, solar- evaporated sea salt, and the fact that unlike pure chlorine, there’s no bleaching effect, damage to swimsuits, or other chemical issues with salt. How does it work? Chlorinators are actually pretty efficient devices. The salt water chlorinator uses electrolysis to separate the chlorine. An electrolytic ce
