Why a Salt Chlorinator is the Best Choice for Your Customers

As a retailer of pool equipment, it is essential to offer your customers the most modern and efficient solutions. One of the most popular technologies in pool maintenance today is the salt chlorinator, which is revolutionizing the way we treat pool water.

What is a Salt Chlorinator?

A salt chlorinator is a system that uses electrolysis to convert regular salt in the pool water into chlorine. This ensures continuous disinfection of the pool without the need for manual chlorine additions. The system recycles the added salt, making it both practical and cost-effective.

In this blog post, we will go through the key benefits of choosing a salt chlorinator and why it can be a game-changer for your customers.

1. Easier Maintenance

One of the biggest advantages of a salt chlorinator is that it automates chlorine production. This means pool owners no longer have to handle and dose chlorine manually, making pool maintenance much easier. The system ensures a consistent chlorine output, keeping water quality at an optimal level at all times.

2. Gentler Water

Pool water treated with a salt chlorinator is much gentler on the skin, eyes, and hair compared to traditional chlorine. This is because the chlorine production is more stable, avoiding large fluctuations in chlorine levels that can cause irritation.

3. Long-Term Cost Savings

Although a salt chlorinator requires an initial investment, it will save pool owners money in the long run by reducing the need for traditional chlorine products. The system continuously reuses salt and produces chlorine as needed, leading to lower operating costs.

4. Less Chemical Handling

Since the salt chlorinator generates chlorine from salt, the need for storing and handling hazardous chemicals is minimized. This makes it safer and more convenient for pool owners while also reducing environmental impact.

5. Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Solution

A salt chlorinator reduces the need for added chemicals and recycles the salt used in the process. This results in less waste and a more environmentally friendly solution, which is appealing to eco-conscious consumers.

6. No Strong Chlorine Odor

Traditional chlorine can often lead to a strong and unpleasant smell, which many people find bothersome. With a salt chlorinator, chlorine levels remain stable and mild, significantly reducing the typical chlorine odor.

Things to Consider

While a salt chlorinator offers many benefits, there are also some downsides that your customers should be aware of before making an investment:

• Higher Initial Cost: Salt chlorinators are more expensive to install than traditional chlorine systems, which may be a barrier for some buyers.

• Corrosion of Metal Parts: The salt content in the water can, over time, cause corrosion on metal parts in and around the pool if they are not properly protected.

• Regular Maintenance: Although the system reduces manual chlorine addition, it still requires periodic cleaning of the electrolysis cell to prevent limescale build-up, and you also need to measure the water manually at regular intervals (this should be done with all automatic systems, by the way.

Conclusion

Salt chlorinators are an investment in sustainable pool maintenance. They simplify pool care, enhance the swimming experience, and provide both economic and environmental benefits. We offer a variety of salt chlorinators. You can check out our selection here.

Flotide Inverclear is the latest salt chlorinator in our range. The advantages of this particular one are its unique design with touchscreen and a visual indicator (green = good water quality - red = wait for disinfection). In addition, it is effective at low salt levels - as low as 2 g/l.