Adding Salt:
IMPORTANT: Before adding salt, ALWAYS perform an independent water test to measure
pre-existing salt levels.
Use only evaporated, granulated, non-iodized salt (Sodium Chloride). The purer the salt
(at least 99%), the better the life and performance of the Electrolytic Cell.
DO NOT add chemicals or salt directly to the skimmer. This may damage the cell. If the
Electrolytic Cell has already been installed, it should not be turned on before adding salt.
For pools, it is best to empty the required salt into the shallow end of the pool and run the
filter and pump simultaneously in order to circulate the water and dissolve the salt (the is
to remain off during this time period). Do not throw the salt bag into the water as
chemicals and inks on the bag can interfere with water balance. Salt may take 24 - 48
hours to dissolve in summer, and longer in winter. Finer granules of salt will dissolve
faster than compressed pellets.
Water Softener salt (also known as Water Conditioning pellets) is an economical way to
buy large quantities of salt. However, only salt that is at least 99% pure NaCl can be used.
Pellets are compressed forms of evaporated salt that may take longer to dissolve. Avoid
using salt with anti- caking agents (Sodium Ferrocyanide, also known as YPS or Yellow
Prussiate of Soda) that could cause discoloration of fittings and surface finishes in pool.
Do not use Calcium Chloride as a source of salt. Do not use Rock Salt; insoluble
impurities mixed with the rock salt can shorten the life of the unit.
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