FAQs

Maintenance on a salt chlorinator is minimal. It mainly consists of:

• Checking the cell periodically.
• Cleaning the cell when necessary.
• Checking salt and pH levels.

Compared with traditional systems, salt chlorination is a much more convenient option, as well as an automated one.

Automatic systems offer multiple advantages:

• Continuous control of water quality.
• Reduced use of chemical products.
• Less manual maintenance.
• Greater safety for swimmers.
• Savings in time and operating costs.

Free chlorine is responsible for eliminating bacteria, viruses and microorganisms present in the water. Keeping its concentration within the proper range ensures a healthy, safe pool and prevents health problems.

Yes. The Innowater Monitor Controller is specially designed for public pools, hotels and sports centres, where regulations require constant control of water parameters.

Yes. The system can incorporate Modbus communication and remote monitoring, allowing it to be integrated into centralised control systems or facility management platforms.

Automatic dosing allows you to:

• Keep the water balanced continuously.
• Reduce the use of chemicals.
• Avoid manual dosing errors.
• Guarantee water quality at all times.

A pH-Redox controller is a device that continuously measures the pH and Redox potential (ORP) of pool water and automatically regulates the dosing of chemical products in order to keep water parameters within the ideal range.

Water pH directly affects chlorine effectiveness and swimmer comfort. If the pH is too high or too low, it can cause eye irritation, cloudy water, algae growth or limescale deposits.

Redox potential or ORP measures the disinfecting capacity of the water. When it has an appropriate value relative to the chlorine level, it is sufficient to eliminate bacteria, viruses and microorganisms present in the pool.

Of course. pH-Redox controllers are the ideal complement to salt chlorination systems, as they allow the chlorine production of the salt chlorinator to be optimised and the water to be kept in perfect condition automatically.

Yes, although its maintenance is quite simple. It consists of:

• Cleaning and checking the probes periodically.
• Performing periodic calibrations.
• Replacing the peristaltic tube when necessary.

This will ensure accurate measurement of water parameters and optimum system performance.

Yes. Advanced models allow Modbus communication, wireless connection and remote monitoring, making integration into management systems for public pools, hotels or sports centres easier.

They are not only useful but highly recommended. In public and communal-use pools, it is essential to maintain continuous control of water parameters. These automatic controllers help meet health regulations and guarantee safe disinfection.

Many functions can be automated in a pool to make it more efficient and reduce maintenance, with minimal intervention on our part. For example:

• Chlorine and pH control.
• Filtration operation.
• Salt chlorinators.
• Dosing pumps.
• Lighting.
• Water temperature.
• Water quality monitoring.
• Heat pump.
• Pool cover.

As you can imagine, the advantages of automation are numerous:

• Improves water quality control.
• Reduces maintenance time.
• Optimises energy consumption.
• Reduces the use of chemicals.
• Allows remote, real-time control.

These and many other reasons make automation an increasingly popular solution in both private pools and public facilities.

Salt chlorination is a disinfection system that automatically generates chlorine from salt dissolved in pool water through an electrolysis process. This system eliminates bacteria, viruses and algae without the need to manually add chemical chlorine, keeping the water clean, clear and more comfortable for swimming.

A pool with a salt chlorinator normally needs between 4 and 6 grams of salt per litre of water (check with the manufacturer). This concentration is very low compared to seawater, so it is barely noticeable when swimming and is much more comfortable for skin and eyes.

Salt chlorination in private pools offers multiple advantages:

• Softer, more pleasant water for the skin.
• Less irritation to eyes and mucous membranes.
• Automatic elimination of bacteria and microorganisms.
• Drastic reduction in handling chemical products.
• More comfortable and easier maintenance.
• Less chlorine smell in the water.

Not at all. Installing a salt chlorinator is relatively straightforward and can be done in both new and existing pools. The system is installed in the pool’s filtration circuit and operates automatically once configured.

Not at all. Installing a salt chlorinator is relatively straightforward and can be done in both new and existing pools. The system is installed in the pool’s filtration circuit and operates automatically once configured.

Yes, of course. Practically any public pool can easily adapt a salt chlorination system to its installation.

Yes. A salt chlorinator is ideal for use in hotel and resort pools, schools, sports centres, residential communities, care homes, municipal facilities and more.

Yes. Salt chlorination is permitted in public pools as long as the disinfection and control levels established by current health regulations are met.

Yes. There are salt chlorinators designed specifically for public pools and large facilities, capable of generating large amounts of chlorine continuously to ensure correct water disinfection, even with a high bather load.

Yes. There are salt chlorinators designed specifically for public pools and large facilities, capable of generating large amounts of chlorine continuously to ensure correct water disinfection, even with a high bather load.

The most suitable salt chlorinator models for camping pools are usually the industrial models from the SMC-M and SMC-H ranges. Given the typical size of these pools and their intensive use, models from the domestic SMC salt chlorinator range are likely to fall short in performance.

If the model is properly sized to the pool volume, yes. In any case, we must not forget the need to monitor pH and redox (ORP) levels in the water. We recommend installing automatic control systems such as the Innowater Monitor controller.

Initially, it will depend on the volume of water in the pool. It will be between 4 and 6 grams of salt per litre. Afterwards, you will only need to add more salt, in the same proportion, based on the amount of water that has evaporated from the pool — or in other words, based on how much new water has been added.

In our experience, to date we have not come across any campsite that could not make that change.

In our experience, to date we have not come across any campsite that could not make that change.

It is not mandatory, but it is highly recommended. It helps us to almost forget about the daily maintenance of the pool.

In most cases, given the usual size of this type of pool, a domestic salt chlorinator is sufficient. If the pool is very large and/or local regulations have other requirements, it may be necessary to use an industrial salt chlorinator model.

It is usually very straightforward. Generally, it takes no more than half a day to install (domestic salt chlorinator). It will depend mainly on the space available in the pump room or machine room.

Absolutely. Just the fact of having better water quality and reducing maintenance would be enough. But also, the investment in acquiring the chlorinator is quickly recovered. Even more so in pools that are not very large.

Absolutely. Just the fact of having better water quality and reducing maintenance would be enough. But also, the investment in acquiring the chlorinator is quickly recovered. Even more so in pools that are not very large.

When a swimmer spends long periods in pool water, the more natural and gentle the water, the better. Salt chlorination is not aggressive on skin or hair, and helps avoid annoying eye irritation. That is why it is an optimal alternative for athletes and swimmers.

This type of public pool is usually the one that recovers its investment most quickly. This is due to the large number of users and intensive use. Furthermore, salt chlorination serves as an attraction for swimmers who prioritise this type of pool over traditionally chlorinated ones.

The process is usually quite straightforward. First, determine the most suitable model for the installation (digital calculator). Then, visit the pool machine room to assess the available space and define the installation process, which usually takes no more than 1 or 2 days.

The reasons are varied, but the main one is: automating water maintenance, minimising the need for constant supervision while keeping the water in optimal condition.

The reasons are varied, but the main one is: automating water maintenance, minimising the need for constant supervision while keeping the water in optimal condition.

Of course. With a salt chlorinator, the school not only invests in pool safety and health. With salt chlorination, the school is investing to significantly reduce maintenance costs. It also improves its corporate image by committing to a sustainable, environmentally friendly system.

Yes, except in the case where the pool is made of exposed stainless steel. In this case, salt chlorination is not recommended, given the damage it can cause to the pool structure.

Yes. Our systems are compatible with existing installations, and the installation of a salt chlorinator can be carried out in practically all cases in a fairly straightforward manner.

Not only is it recommended, it is mandatory.

Not only is it recommended, it is mandatory.

The speed of recovery will depend on multiple factors: pool size, intensity of use, etc.

The change is very straightforward. Generally, the main aspect to consider is the space available in the machine room to install the corresponding salt chlorination system.

The installation process can vary depending on the model, access and other factors. Usually, the installation takes no more than 1 or 2 days.

Yes, of course. It is worth remembering that this is an efficient and sustainable system in which chlorine is generated naturally through electrolysis.

Absolutely. Just having the highest quality water and drastically reducing maintenance are reasons enough. The important thing is to define which model is the most suitable, depending on the pool volume.

Absolutely. Just having the highest quality water and drastically reducing maintenance are reasons enough. The important thing is to define which model is the most suitable, depending on the pool volume.

Although this depends on different factors, in community pools with intensive use, the payback period is usually between 3 and 5 years.

Absolutely. Thanks to salt chlorination, we not only make the swimming experience more comfortable and healthy for our guests, but at the same time we greatly reduce pool maintenance and the need for other water chemicals. We maintain the highest water quality for longer with an efficient and sustainable system, whose initial investment is quickly recovered.

Yes, with the sole exception of exposed stainless steel pools, whose manufacturers do not recommend the use of salt chlorinators in this type of pool.

It depends on several factors: pool water volume, equipment purchased, usage time (summer, all year round…), type of use (occasional, intensive…). Usually, it ranges from 2 to 5 years, depending on the factors mentioned above.

As with other pools, we can use any type of salt, bearing in mind that the higher the purity, the cleaner the water, fewer residues and less maintenance.

As with other pools, we can use any type of salt, bearing in mind that the higher the purity, the cleaner the water, fewer residues and less maintenance.

• pH: Between 7 and 7.4
• Redox (ORP): Between 650 and 750 mV (up to 800 mV with intensive use)
• Free Chlorine: Between 0.5 and 2 mg/L (ideally above 1 mg/L)
• Combined Chlorine: Less than or equal to 0.6 mg/L

The process is quite straightforward. After studying the pool characteristics and defining the most suitable salt chlorinator model, we simply need to make some minor adjustments to the existing filtration system and connect the salt chlorinator to the corresponding pipework.

Salt chlorination drastically reduces the need for other chemicals, but does not eliminate it entirely.

Yes. A salt chlorinator does not control and balance these values. We recommend the use of automatic control systems for this purpose.

• pH: Between 7 and 7.4.
• Redox (ORP): Between 650 and 750 mV (up to 800 mV with intensive use).
• Free Chlorine: Between 0.5 and 2 mg/L (ideally above 1 mg/L).
• Combined Chlorine: Less than or equal to 0.6 mg/L.

• pH: Between 7 and 7.4.
• Redox (ORP): Between 650 and 750 mV (up to 800 mV with intensive use).
• Free Chlorine: Between 0.5 and 2 mg/L (ideally above 1 mg/L).
• Combined Chlorine: Less than or equal to 0.6 mg/L.

Absolutely. Salt chlorination is the most recommended alternative for pools where people with greater sensitivity or more skin or eye problems swim, such as a care home.

The main reasons are safety and health for the swimmers. In addition, maintenance needs are reduced to a minimum. And it should be said, a pool with salt chlorination in a care home is also an important attraction for families.

It will depend on the volume of water and the use of the pool and, above all, on the regulations in force in your municipality or region.

• pH: Between 7 and 7.4.
• Redox (ORP): Between 650 and 750 mV (up to 800 mV with intensive use).
• Free Chlorine: Between 0.5 and 2 mg/L (ideally above 1 mg/L).
• Combined Chlorine: Less than or equal to 0.6 mg/L.

• pH: Between 7 and 7.4.
• Redox (ORP): Between 650 and 750 mV (up to 800 mV with intensive use).
• Free Chlorine: Between 0.5 and 2 mg/L (ideally above 1 mg/L).
• Combined Chlorine: Less than or equal to 0.6 mg/L.