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Adding Salt
IMPORTANT: Before adding salt at any time, ALWAYS perform an
independent water test to measure pre-existing salt levels.
After measuring for any existing salt content in the pool, add salt
according to the chart on page 5. The chart allows you to cross-
reference your existing salt level and your pool size to determine the
estimated number of pounds of salt required to achieve 3500 ppm.
Without the right amount of salt, the result will be reduced efficiency
and a low level of chlorine production. In addition, operation at low salt
levels will reduce the longevity of the cell.
When adding the salt to the pool, 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
Universal Series 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.
The salt in your pool is constantly recycled and does not normally need
to be replenished frequently. The loss of salt throughout the swimming
season should be small, and is due primarily to the addition of extra
water to replace water lost from splashing, backwashing, and draining.
Salt is not lost due to evaporation.
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.
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
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