Picking the Right Saltwater Chlorinator
Replacing, upgrading, or maintaining a salt chlorine generator is simple. But don’t let choosing the right model and size for your pool and budget become overwhelming, here are the main points to consider:
Pool Size
Oversize your system, don’t go with the minimum. Pay attention to the real measure of capacity, the ‘chlorine output’ stat, and choose a high volume system to maximize your new system’s efficiency and life span.
Use & Environment
Have lots of people swimming in the pool? Live in a hot sunny climate? Choose a larger model to compensate for more demanding pools.
Compatibility
You don’t have to stick with the same brand as your pump or filter. Salt chlorine generators are designed to work the same with whatever brand equipment you already have. You’re free to choose the best option for you.
Maintenance
Saltwater systems require a fraction of maintenance compared to chlorine systems, but occasionally you’ll need to replace or clean the salt cell. Consider how you’ll handle the install and the occasional maintenance when choosing a new system.
Should You "Convert" to Salt?
If you still have a traditional chlorine pool, converting to a saltwater pool system just means adding a chlorine generator. It’s so easy that it’s become the standard in pool care! People love the benefits:
Less Maintenance & Hassle
Pool salt systems work automatically every with your pump to keep the pool crystal clear & algae free. No need to store, drag around, or dump in buckets of chlorine all the time. The salt system lets you know how its working.
You’ll Love the Water
Salt systems eliminate the “chloramines” that cause these harsh chemical effects in traditional pools. That means soft, smooth, silky water and no more red eyes, itchy skin, bleached hair, or chemical smells.
Big Savings
A saltwater chlorine generator is the most cost effective way to maintain a pool. It generates free chlorine, and when its used up, its “cell” is easily replaced at a fraction of the cost. Over its lifetime, you can save up to 40% or more over the amount of chlorine you would have to otherwise buy!
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RJ45
Salt chlorinator
1,200 lbs
Estimated lifetime
chlorination potential
$1,499
Chlorine
Tablets
1,200 lbs
Equivalent amount of tri-chlor
purchased in bulk
$3,600
How Much Am I Really Saving?
We get asked this all the time, how much is a saltwater generator really saving? Hearing that you can save as much as 40% or more with a salt pool is great and all, but sometimes it helps to look at real numbers!
Let’s take a look at the RJ45 salt chlorinator. It has the potential to produce as much as 1200 pounds of chlorine over its lifespan. If you purchased the complete system for $1499, compare that to the equivalent 1200 pounds worth of chlorine tablets, it would be $3600 if you got them cheaply on sale! That's huge savings (about 60% in that case).
After a number of years go by, the salt cell in your system does get used up while producing chlorine. At full price, a replacement salt cell for the RJ45 is $694, which typically means another 1200 pounds of chlorine at even greater savings.
Based on typical prices as of March 2021. Estimated lifetime chlorination potential calculated based on stated output and lifespan ratings.
Discount Salt Pool - The Saltwater Chlorinator Experts
At Discount Salt Pool we’re all about sharing our salt pool expertise with pool owners, pool professionals, builders, and anyone interested in making the switch from traditional chlorine to a saltwater chlorine generator system. We have over 20 years of experience in the pool equipment industry, and we’ve learned a lot along the way.
Factory Direct Pricing
Pool stores or services are often contractually limited to one brand or set point of view. We carry all brands, are happy to talk about all of your options, and want to ensure you get the right equipment at the best price - with no middle man.
Your Salt Pool Experts
Discount Salt Pool is the largest specialty provider of saltwater swimming pool equipment. Most systems are delivered within the US in 2-3 business days. That national reach comes with experience, too. We can help you sort out which salt systems work best based on your usual weather conditions and seasonal needs.
Professional & Knowledgeable
We’re pool owners too, and we want to help people discover the benefits of salt pool systems so they can spend less time on pool maintenance, and more time enjoying their pool.
- The best prices available on high-output, long-lifespan saltwater pool systems.
- Honest, expert advice to ensure your unique pool requirements are met.
- Fast-shipping! Standard shipping delivered to most areas in 2-3 business days.
- 97% lifetime rating for customer satisfaction.
- Unlimited phone & online customer support. Talk to our US-based staff of friendly swimming pool experts.
Who We Are:
At Discount Salt Pool, we're pool owners who want to help other pool owners enjoy the simplicity and the savings of saltwater chlorine generators. Unlike the pool store or pool pros, we're not the last step of a long & overpriced distribution chain. We're lifelong swimming pool enthusiasts & experts with decades of experience in the industry who want to give other pool owners direct access to the best pool technology that's out there- along with unlimited access to our friendly customer support and online DIY resources. Discount Salt Pool is a BBB member with an A+ rating.
Did You Know?
DiscountSaltPool.com is America's largest specialty provider of saltwater swimming pool equipment. Since 1997, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people convert their pool to salt! Order online today, come visit our Texas headquarters, or call in for personalized help and recommendations.
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