The operation of the Intex saltwater system
The Intex Krystal Clear salt water system produces chlorine naturally. Pool salt that you manually add to the water once is converted to natural chlorine by the salt water system. The salt dissolves and is pumped by the pool pump past the titanium cell into the Intex salt water system. Here, the dissolved salt is converted into chlorine. A process then takes place that releases powerful oxidants. These oxidants kill the algae, bacteria and fungi present in the water. Eventually, everything returns to its original form, making the salt an inexhaustible resource.
Barely to no chlorine complaints
The combination of natural chlorine with powerful oxidants provide the strongest and safest way of water disinfection. The biggest advantage: thanks to the powerful oxidants, up to 60% less chlorine is required to achieve the same disinfection result as after using chlorine tablets. This results in wonderfully soft water, eliminating skin irritations, red eyes and discoloration of swimwear caused by chlorine.
Automatic timer, quantity do adjust yourself
There is an automatic 24-hour timer on the salt water system that controls the chlorine release in a timely manner. So in that respect, all you have to do is turn the unit on and adjust it. You set the amount of salt release yourself. First measure the chlorine value with a pool tester (the chlorine value in a saltwater pool should be between 0.5 and 1 ppm). Then you turn on the saltwater system and the system begins its 10-hour cycle.
Supplies for the Intex saltwater system
In order for the Intex Krystal Clear saltwater system to do its job with properly, you need the following:
- An Intex filter pump rated at 1,135 l/h or higher
- Sufficient pool salt
The connection provided is suitable for 32 mm pools.
How much pool salt do I need?
How much salt you need depends on the number of liters of water in your pool. Keep the following calculation: number of liters of water / 250 = number of kg of pool salt needed.
Pool salt is inexhaustible and you only need to add it at the start of the swimming season and when you change the water (partially). In the latter case, perform the calculation again over only the newly added number of liters of water.
