Are automatic chlorinators good?
We know that does not sound incredibly tempting to swim in, which is why we highly recommend an automatic pool chlorinator to help you keep the right chemical balance in your pool and safe for swimming.
What is better inline or offline chlorinator?
The difference between these two chlorinators is the way they are plumbed into your swimming pool line. The offline chlorinator is ideal for retrofitting existing pool systems. The inline chlorinator is for permanent installation into the return line of new or existing systems.
What size chlorinator do I need?
Given that your pool’s chlorine demand can have such variation, most pool owners will want to choose a salt chlorinator with a maximum capacity 1.5 times to 2 times your actual pool size. For example, you may want to choose at least a 30,000 gallon max capacity system if you have a 20,000 gallon pool (1.5x more).
How much does a chlorinator cost?
A Salt Water Chlorinator usually costs anywhere from $800 – $1500 for a decent model, which will also rely on the size of your pool.
How do I choose a pool chlorinator?
Are in-line chlorinators worth it?
Family Pools Online points out two major advantages of in-line chlorinators: appearance and ease of maintenance. In-line systems are installed directly into the return water piping of the pool and therefore do not have extra hoses, clamps and attachments that can become loose, dislodged or otherwise damaged.
How does automatic pool chlorinator work?
An automatic pool chlorinator plugs directly into your pump and filter system and sanitizes the water returning to the pool. Rather than placing the chlorine directly in the pool in a floating chlorinator, for example, an automatic chlorinator dispenses chlorine steadily from outside the pool.
How do I choose a chlorinator?
Pool Type and Size You can calculate this by measuring the pool length, width and depth at both the shallow end and deep end. You will need to select a chlorinator that has the appropriate chlorine output for the size, type and level of use that your swimming pool gets.
How does chlorine work to clean swimming pools?
How Chlorine Works. Chlorine kills the living contaminants in your swimming pool through a rather simple chemical reaction. When you add chlorine solution to the water, it breaks down into a number of different chemicals, including hypochlorous acid (HOCl) and hypochlorite ion ( ClO -).
What is a pool chlorinator?
An automatic swimming pool chlorinator is a device that is attached to the pool filtration system and releases chlorine or other pool cleaners automatically into the water; it just needs to be filled with the cleaner manually, and it does the rest.
What is a chlorine feeder?
A chlorinator or chlorine feeder is designed to administer chlorine doses to the pool water to help the pool owner or manager obtain and maintain a proper chlorine level in the pool. Hand-feeding chlorine results in peaks and valleys of chlorination, which can give bacteria and algae an opportunity to thrive.
What is a chlorine generator?
A chlorine generator is a device that produces chlorine for a pool. When working properly, a chlorine generator produces constant amounts of chlorine to keep algae and water-line scum from starting to grow.