A small amount of natural salt is dissolved into the pool water. The chlorinator's electrolytic cell is plumbed directly in-line with the pool equipment, typically after the heater. The power control unit is wired to the pool timer so it sanitises the water when the pump is running. As the water flows through the electrolytic cell, electrolysis separates the salt water into its basic components, sodium and chloride. Pure chlorine gas is produced by this process and goes to work in the pool to oxidize bacteria and sanitise the pool water. Following this process the chloride and sodium re-bond and become natural salt again. Click on a link to read more about Salt water chlorination and it's benefits.

The primary causes of a pool turning green are a lack of chlorine, and/or a lack of circulation. The correct amount of chlorine stabiliser (cyanuric acid) also must be used. In addition the filtration system must be running for at least 6 hours per day during winter, and 8 hours per day in summer

Causes of low chlorine

• Insufficient salt will prevent the chlorinator from generating enough chlorine
• The chlorinator cell needs to be cleaned on a regular basis
• Insufficient chlorinator running time
• Black spot algae will burn up chlorine very quickly
• Breakdown of the chlorinator

Black spot often grows in areas of poor circulation such as corners, steps and beach entrances

SOLUTION - a SHOCK DOSE OF LIQUID CHLORINE and fix the cause.

A cloudy pool is the first sign of a pool turning green, so any of the above reasons could apply. Also minute particles of dust or calcium could be suspended in the water.

No. Natural evaporation is between 2-5cm per week depending on wind and heat. Salt and stabiliser do not evaporate.

It could be that the pH level is too high or too low, very occasionally if the chlorine is too high. More often than not it is simply that the children have been swimming underwater for long periods with their eyes open. Water is not a natural substance on the eye.

Salt-water chlorination makes your pool much easier to maintain, needing much less attention than a chlorine pool. Because the chlorinator is adding chlorine to your pool automatically, twice every day, there is much less chance of anything going wrong, avoiding costly clean up measures. Salt-water chlorination is less than half the cost of a chlorine pool to run. Saves time, saves money, eliminates problems! In addition, the mild salinity of the water does not have a "drying" effect on the skin (as does more salty sea water) and does not turn blond or grey hair green.

For more detailed information please read the following article: 5 reasons to use AutoChlor salt water chlorinator (chlorine generator)

Salt-water pools cost less than half that of a chlorine pool. Most of the chemical costs with a salt-water pool occur during the wet season when the pool overflows; during the dry season there is very little expenditure on chemicals. The actual amount depends upon the size of the pool, the severity of the wet season, and the location of the pool.

Factors that cause the chlorine to drop include:

• Exposure to UV light (Sunlight)
• Increases in temperature
• Daily pool use

In saltwater pools use only liquid chlorine to super chlorinate. Granular Pool chlorine leaves a residual of calcium behind. That is the white substance that has to be cleaned off the chlorinator cell. It is not helpful to add more calcium to be attracted to the cell. Large doses of calcium chlorine will cause cloudiness.

By extracting excess hardness (calcium etc.) from the water during the electrolytic process. This improves the feel of the water, protects the pool equipment and saves you money.

No. Low levels of salt have relatively insignificant corrosive effects on pool fittings and equipment.

From time to time it may become necessary to add some chlorine to the pool. This may be due to heavy rain or if the chlorine level needs to be shocked back up, for reasons listed in previous questions.

One possible cause of only partial lights being displayed is insufficient salt in the pool. Please check your manual for the recommended salt level. If the salt level is lower than this, the chlorinator is unable to draw full power.

The older bayonet cells are not compatible with current housing types, however a cell upgrade kit is available.

• Cell
• Housing
• Lead Conversion kit

This new housing can be plumbed in place of the old cell housing.

The most important time to check your pool water is as soon as practical after heavy rain. Saltwater pools should be chemically balanced fortnightly during summer, monthly during winter.

Run everything as normal, and test the pool after the rain has stopped. A common fallacy is that because salt water is heavier than fresh water, if you turn everything off, the fresh water will float on top, leaving only the rainwater to be drained off. This is not the case and we strongly recommend that you don't try this.

Rinse the cell electrodes in a combination of HCL (Pool acid available at your pool shop) and water. For detailed instructions please consult the relevant AutoChlor user manual

A possible reason is a lack of chlorine stabiliser (cyanuric acid). In very rare instances it could be chloramines. SOLUTION - Take a water sample to your local pool shop for testing, and follow their advise.

The running times will vary depending on issues such as pool size, temperature and pool usage. Assuming your chlorinator is correctly sized for the pool, it should be run for approximately:

• 8 hours during Summer
• 6 hours during Autumn and Spring
• 4 hours during Winter

It's a good idea to oversize your chlorinator, in order to reduce pump running time and save on electricity costs.

Yes. Please visit our manuals page to download the relevant user manual for your salt water chlorinator.

The reverse polarity range of chlorinators, greatly increase the time between cell cleaning. By changing the polarity the cell cleans itself. Given the right water conditions the cell may only need to be cleaned every six months. This will vary depending on water chemistry.

AutoChlor is manufactured by Australian Innovative Systems Pty Ltd(AIS). AIS is a successful Australian-owned company, with more than 28 years experience in the research and development of state-of-the-art saltwater chlorinators. They specialize in manufacturing chlorinators, chlorine generators and spare parts for the chlor-alkali industry.

Your first point of contact should be a place where you bought the chlorinator.

If they are unable to solve your problem, please contact our service department at service@tdconsulting.com.au Please have detailed description of a problem ready, preferably with relevant photos.

Our staff undergoes regular training at AutoChlor facilities and we are able to solve most of the problems.

In the very rare cases when we cannot help, we will refer you to AIS Service Department.