Why Isn't My Salt Chlorinator Producing Chlorine(continue)?
4. How to Verify Chlorine Production in Your Salt Chlorinator? To ensure your salt chlorinator is delivering chlorine effectively, follow these steps: Take water samples directly from the return jets and another from the opposite end of the pool. ( saltwater chlorinator ) Use a test kit to analyze the samples. Ensure the chlorinator is operating at 100% capacity. The difference in chlorine levels between the two samples should be noticeable, indicating that the chlorinator is producing sufficient chlorine. If there's no discernible difference, check if the chlorinator is malfunctioning or not producing chlorine during the measurement period, such as during a self-cleaning cycle. Note that in large pools with high water flow, detecting differences in chlorine levels may be more challenging. If all checks out as described above, your chlorinator installation is functioning correctly. 5. Does pH Level Affect Salt Chlorination? Regardless of the method of sanitation used, such as chlor...