Salt Requirements - ControlOMatic ChlorMaker Installation & Operation Manual

Water Preparation & Maintenance (cont.) Water Preparation & Maintenance (cont.)
Parameter
Free Chlorine Free Chlorine
Total Alkalinity Total Alkalinity
Total Hardness Total Hardness
Warning: Consistent chlorine levels above 5.0 PPM (parts per million) and/or consistent salt Warning: Consistent chlorine levels above 5.0 PPM (parts per million) and/or consistent salt
concentration levels above 5000 PPM may lead to corrosion of metal components in the spa. concentration levels above 5000 PPM may lead to corrosion of metal components in the spa.
Warning: Consistent hardness levels below 250 PPM may lead to spa equipment damage and failure. Warning: Consistent hardness levels below 250 PPM may lead to spa equipment damage and failure.
Make sure total hardness levels are within the recommended range above. Make sure total hardness levels are within the recommended range above.
ChlorMaker will generate either chlorine or bromine depending on the type of salt used: use sodium ChlorMaker will generate either chlorine or bromine depending on the type of salt used: use sodium
chloride (NaCl) for chlorine or sodium bromide (NaBr) for bromine. For the sake of consistency in this chloride (NaCl) for chlorine or sodium bromide (NaBr) for bromine. For the sake of consistency in this
manual, we will primarily use chlorine spas in our explanations and examples, but those will all still apply manual, we will primarily use chlorine spas in our explanations and examples, but those will all still apply
to bromine spas, with the only exception being the quantity of salt needed (see more details on the next to bromine spas, with the only exception being the quantity of salt needed (see more details on the next
page). page).
Warning: Salt only needs to be added once per spa water change, so adding unneeded salt may cause Warning: Salt only needs to be added once per spa water change, so adding unneeded salt may cause
the salinity to increase too much, causing the ChlorMaker to shut down, to protect the power supply and the salinity to increase too much, causing the ChlorMaker to shut down, to protect the power supply and
the electrode from damage. the electrode from damage.
Chlorine Salt—Sodium Chloride (NaCl): Chlorine Salt—Sodium Chloride (NaCl):
For chlorine spas, raise the salt level to 500-2000 PPM (parts per million). Pool salt is the most common For chlorine spas, raise the salt level to 500-2000 PPM (parts per million). Pool salt is the most common
salt used for saltwater chlorine generators (i.e. your ChlorMaker), but you can use any salt that is at salt used for saltwater chlorine generators (i.e. your ChlorMaker), but you can use any salt that is at
least 99% pure sodium chloride and does not use any anti-caking agents. Essentially, when you check least 99% pure sodium chloride and does not use any anti-caking agents. Essentially, when you check
the ingredients list, sodium chloride should be the only one on the list. the ingredients list, sodium chloride should be the only one on the list.
Some mineral-enriched salts can also be used to help make the water even softer on the skin, but Some mineral-enriched salts can also be used to help make the water even softer on the skin, but
they will require higher quantities to achieve that sodium chloride salt level. Those extra minerals may they will require higher quantities to achieve that sodium chloride salt level. Those extra minerals may
increase your risk of having too much overall salt in the water, so make sure to monitor the salt lights as increase your risk of having too much overall salt in the water, so make sure to monitor the salt lights as
you add the salt. See more details on the next page, after the chart. you add the salt. See more details on the next page, after the chart.
Bromine Salt—Sodium Bromide (NaBr): Bromine Salt—Sodium Bromide (NaBr):
For bromine spas, raise the salt level to 1000-3000 PPM (parts per million). Similar to sodium chloride For bromine spas, raise the salt level to 1000-3000 PPM (parts per million). Similar to sodium chloride
(NaCl), you will need the sodium bromide (NaBr) to be at least 99% pure, which will most likely be (NaCl), you will need the sodium bromide (NaBr) to be at least 99% pure, which will most likely be
easiest to find at a pool and spa store, locally or online. easiest to find at a pool and spa store, locally or online.
If you are unsure about what would be best for your spa, your local pool and spa store can likely analyze If you are unsure about what would be best for your spa, your local pool and spa store can likely analyze
a sample of your water to give you that more specific help. a sample of your water to give you that more specific help.
Note for use in Canada: Sodium bromide
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Recommended Levels Recommended Levels
pH pH

Salt Requirements

Salt Requirements
odium bromide products should not be used for this application in Canada.
Recommended Level
2.0-3.0 PPM 2.0-3.0 PPM
7.2-7.6 7.2-7.6
80-120 PPM 80-120 PPM
250-400 PPM 250-400 PPM
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