Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Clear Water Swimming Pool Chlorinators

By Cherry Mercer


Leisure time for family and friends around a swimming pool is greatly enhanced by swimming pool chlorinators that guarantee crystal clear water every time a swimmer dives into the water. Whether one is a serious competitor or merely a casual paddler, the quality of the water is important. A green and slimy pool is certain to dissuade everyone from diving in or even floating across on a large blow-up bed.

Unless one has an Olympic-size facility, maintenance should not be hugely expensive, nor overly time-consuming. This is an entertainment area that is usually in high demand in the warm summer months. As such, every owner desires a quick and easy upkeep solution.

Salt swimming pool chlorinators have come to the rescue of many owners in this predicament. Chlorinators have reduced the maintenance budget and decreased the labor involved in maintenance. A bonus is the fact that salt replaces chemicals that may be damaging to the health or personal safety of swimmers.

Chlorine is undoubtedly an effective method of maintaining the clarity of standing water, but it is not without risk. Storage of chlorine can be dangerous but so can the much of the chemical. It creates an unpleasant smell and unpleasant swimming conditions as many swimmers suffer from skin and eye complaints when they encounter the chemicals in water.

Changing from chemicals to a natural product is not difficult but one must expect the initial cost of the chlorinator method to be high. In order to create the appropriate level of salt in the water, it is necessary to start by adding a couple of hundred kilograms of salt. The exact amount is calculated according to kilograms per liter.

Because the cost of chlorination is largely upfront, it seems a daunting amount. However, a quick sum will show that the purchase of chlorine over time will prove to be far more expensive. The price of the chlorine has already risen fairly sharply in recent years.

Manufacturers are quick to point out that evaporation of water merely leads to increased saline and the initial amount added will only need topping up. The loss of water during cleaning will result in a need to top-up. Excessive splashing by children, or even adults, may also necessitate a top-up.

This method of utilizing salt is not new. Chlorinators have been in use for nearly 35 years. They have, however, grown in popularity in recent years.

The recent rise in popularity of chlorinators is not simply a matter of economics. The benefits of not using chemicals are enormous. Those who suffer from respiratory ailments will notice a positive difference and their swimming pleasure will be greatly enhanced.

It has taken swimming pool chlorinators a long time to come into their own. The economic squeeze combined with serious concern about the impact of chemicals on the environment has probably prompted the change in maintenance methodology. Those who will benefit most from this change are those people who enjoy taking a dip. Their enjoyment will be greatly enhanced by the mildly salted water while there will be no chemicals to irritate the eyes or the skin.




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