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Saltwater pool maintenance 

The ultimate guide to perfect maintenance of your saltwater pool.

For your pool water to be healthy and clear, it's essential to combine filtration and water treatment. If you're one of those swimmers who find chlorine uncomfortable or irritating, salt water electrolysis is a particularly interesting alternative.

 

This solution also has the advantage of allowing a fully autonomous disinfection. Considering abandoning manual treatment using chemicals? Discover our expert tips for optimal maintenance of your saltwater pool.

 

Salt it, install it, dive in!

 

Salt electrolysis, a revolution in pool treatment


The principle of electrolysis is based on the transformation of the salt present in the water into chlorine, ensuring natural and effective disinfection.

 

Slightly salted water (concentration of 2 to 5 g/L depending on models, 9 to 10 times less than seawater) passes through the chlorinator’s cell which transforms salt into natural chlorine.

 

Natural chlorine eliminates microorganisms (bacteria, algae) with the same effectiveness as chemical chlorine, without the drawbacks associated with the latter (irritation, odors, etc.).

 

The system is cyclical: salt is reused indefinitely, there's no need to add more during the season (except when renewing the water).


The multiple advantages of a saltwater pool


An hassle-free treatment


  • Say goodbye to eye irritations, skin dryness, allergies, and unpleasant odors associated with chemical chlorine.

  • No more hassles with handling, storage, and expiration of chemical treatment products.


An economical long-term solution with a saltwater pool


  • Once the electrolysis system is installed you no longer need to buy disinfection chemicals.

  • Despite a higher initial investment, the operating cost is very low in the long term, allowing you to make significant savings.


Simple implementation, regardless of your pool


  • Salt treatment is compatible with all types of pools, even those already built, and adapts to all pool coatings.
  • Installing an electrolysis system is simple and fast, with no major modification to your existing setup.


Our expert tips for optimal maintenance of your saltwater pool


Master the salt level, the key to effective treatment


  • Regularly check the salt level of your pool water, especially after heavy rains or partial drainage, using an electronic tester or test strips.
  • Adjust the salt concentration if necessary, respecting the optimal range of 2 to 5 g/L (depending on models), to ensure treatment effectiveness.


Adjust the pH, the ally of your saltwater pool


  • Maintain an optimal pH, ideally between 7.2 and 7.4, to optimize the action of natural chlorine and preserve the water balance of the pool.

  • Simplify your task by opting for an automatic pH regulator, like the Zodiac® pH Expert, which continuously adjusts the pH. 


Benefit from Zodiac® self-cleaning technology


  • Our electrolysis cells are equipped with a smart polarity reversal process, ensuring automatic cleaning and extended lifespan.

  • This exclusive technology allows you to enjoy simplified pool water maintenance and long-term performance of the electrolysis system.


Adapt the treatment according to weather conditions


  • During active winterizing, turn off your chlorinator if the water temperature drops below 10°C, as the demand for chlorine is almost nil in these conditions.

  • When restarting your saltwater pool after winter, check the salt level and adjust if necessary before restarting your chlorinator.


Maintaining a saltwater pool has many advantages: hassle-free treatment, effective disinfection, and an economical long-term solution. By following our expert advice and relying on innovative Zodiac® equipment, such as our salt chlorinators and pH regulators, you'll enjoy your saltwater pool serenely, season after season.