Salt Water Chlorinator FAQs (South Africa Guide)

• It is an automatic, electronic device that generates chlorine from salt (on-site-electrolytic-chlorination).
• A salt water chlorinator is a system that converts salt into chlorine automatically to keep your pool clean.
• Instead of manually adding chlorine, the system continuously generates it—resulting in more stable water quality and less maintenance.
• The SALTLOGIC salt water chlorinator consists of a cell, where the chlorine is produced, and a power pack, which supplies power to the cell.

Chlorine is generated by passing mildly salted water through the salt chlorinator cell during the normal filtration cycle and is returned to the swimming pool where it acts to purify the water.

• Salt is added to the pool
• The chlorinator converts it into chlorine
• The chlorine sanitizes the water

• This cycle repeats continuously, making the system efficient and low-maintenance.

• Salt chlorination is the healthy alternative to chlorinating your pool; the natural way.
• No further use of granular or liquid chlorine.
• No more red eyes and dry itchy skin.
• Lower maintenance and lower operating costs compared to any other chlorination method.
• Quick and easy to install.

What size chlorinator do I need?  depends on:

• Pool size (volume)
• Usage (how often it’s used)
• Environmental factors

👉 The most common mistake is choosing a system that’s too small.

If your chlorinator is undersized:

• It won’t keep up
• Your pool may turn green
• You’ll need extra chemicals

👉 When in doubt, choose a slightly larger system

To choose the best salt chlorinator suited for your pool check our chlorinator specifications comparison page.

In most cases, yes.

Salt water pools offer:

• More consistent water quality
• Less manual maintenance
• Reduced chemical handling

That’s why many pool owners in South Africa are switching to salt systems.

Yes—over time.

While the initial setup cost may be higher, you’ll typically save on:

• Chemical purchases
• Maintenance time
• Ongoing adjustments

This is one of the most common issues.

Possible causes include:

• Incorrect system size
• High pool usage
• Water balance problems
• Dirty or scaled cell

👉 In many cases, the system isn’t faulty—it just needs adjustment.

Check our troubleshooting page to fix common pool problems.

A green pool usually means:

• Low chlorine levels
• Algae growth
• Poor circulation

This often happens when the chlorinator is undersized or not running long enough.

👉 Fixing the root cause is key—not just adding more chemicals.

Yes—most pools can be converted.

The process involves:

• Installing a salt chlorinator
• Adding salt to the water
• Adjusting your system settings

👉 It’s a straightforward upgrade that can reduce long-term maintenance.

With proper maintenance, most systems last several years.

Lifespan depends on:

• Usage
• Water quality
• Maintenance habits

Our SALTLOGIC electrode coatings are designed for 9,000 hours life span under normal operating conditions

Depending on operating conditions, expect to replace the salt chlorinator cell every 3 – years

• No. Modern swimming pool equipment materials will not be damaged by the low levels of salt used by SALTLOGIC salt chlorinators.
• However, should your swimming pool be more than 20 years old and have visible steel piping and fittings, then these should be replaced with PVC or other suitable plastic material.

• When properly maintained, salt water pools are safe for most equipment.

  Problems usually occur when:

  • Salt levels are too high
  • Water balance is ignored

   Proper setup prevents these issues

Maintenance is minimal but still important.

Typical tasks include:

• Checking salt levels
• Cleaning the cell periodically
• Monitoring water balance

Compared to traditional chlorine pools, maintenance is significantly lower.

It’s easy!

Choose your chlorinator model.

If not you are not sure which chlorinator you need, call us for a free consultation.

After installing your salt chlorinator simply:
1. • add the recommended amount of salt to your swimming pool
   • choose your desired filtration run cycles
   • choose desired chlorine output.

• SALTLOGIC salt water chlorinators are designed to operate at salt concentrations between 3 000 parts per million and up.
• A salt level of 5 000 ppm is optimum.
• Sea water, by way of comparison, is about 35 000ppm.
  For more information see 

SALT REQUIREMENTS FOR SALT POOLS  AND CALCULATIONS

• Nothing at all. SALTLOGIC salt chlorinators are overload and short circuit proof and will not be damaged at any salt level.
• In fact, higher salt concentrations are beneficial as they increase the chlorine output and life span of the salt chlorinator cell.

• It’s easy! Simply check the status of the ‘add salt’ indicator on the SALTLOGIC chlorinator power pack and top up with salt when the indicator is illuminated.
• Your pool dealer  or pool shop will be able to test your swimming pool water and advice on precise levels if desired.

• SALTLOGIC self-cleaning Salt Chlorinators use sealed, self-cleaning cells that remain scale free during their operation, provided the pool water is maintained within industry standards.
• However good  SALTLOGIC self-cleaning Salt Chlorinators are, remember they were developed to assist you with the maintenance of your swimming pool.

1. For more information see 

REGULAR POOL MAINTENANCE CHECKS

• Inspect your SALTLOGIC non-self cleaning Salt Chlorinator Cell regularly and clean when necessary. For detailed instructions refer to the manual: 

NON-SELF CLEANING CHLORINATOR MANUAL