EcoSmarte Pool System Manual page 91

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One size does not fit all and salt generators use both high voltage AND high amperage outputs.
The Facts - It is essential when selecting a salt chlorinator to oversize the unit for your pool. You are bet-
ter off having a chlorinator too large for your pool, one that is undersized is a complete waste of money. A
chlorinator too large can be turned back or run for less time each day, making the cell last longer. A unit too
small will mean algae problems later on if you don't run it for longer periods each day or add extra chlorine
on a regular basis. The high amperage output of the cell will add between 500 to 1000 watts per day or
1.0 KW to 1.5 KW to your electric demand and monthly bill, at .11¢ per watt, this is $5 to $11 every month.
Electric rates range from .11¢ to .19¢ per KW and will not likely decrease in price.
There is no maintenance on a salt water pool.
Fact - All salt water generator cells require cleaning every 90 days. This must be carried out before the cal-
cium build up within the cell housing becomes one big block. If not cleaned for six months, four expensive
things occur, (even with the unit turned off the scale still forms):
The cell housing breaks when you attempt to clean it.
The cell life shortens as the high voltage/amperage cannot penetrate the scale on the plates.
The pool becomes a swamp when the cell scales up.
The electronic box blows - due to scale on the cell or salt ppm above 5000 in the pool.
It is also very important to watch the salt level in the pool. A low salt level (less than 2000 ppm) will cause
oxygen production and damage the platinum group metals on the cell anode, therefore, shortening the life
of the cell. It is recommended that you try to keep the salt level at the higher end of the manufacturer's
scale, for your specific model.
With a salt water pool, the owner MUST maintain a proper pH or the pool will scale, stain brown and destroy
the cell. Also cyanuric acid levels must be maintained or the chlorine will quickly dissipate out of the pool.
Before you buy a device and throw 200 to 500lbs of salt in your pool, remember an old term - "Salting the
Earth", 2000 years ago mankind knew better.
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