Both the TechniChlor and ColorChlor salt water chlorine generators require electrical power. They will continue to operate and sanitize your spa without the spa turned on, but electricity must be kept on to their power supplies.

If there is a short power outage, the units will adjust their output to straighten things out when the power comes back on. You can count on them performing this if the power comes back within a half day or so. For longer periods, other precautions and remedies may come into play.

If you know there is going to be an outage and can plan accordingly, pick up a small bottle of liquid chlorine at a local pool store. By adding a large shock right before the power is lost, you will help the warm water to resist the buildup of algae and bacteria. Of course, you should not use the spa during this period. Just let it sit, covered and warm waiting for the power to come back on.

If you didn’t get a warning the power was going out to the spa and chlorinator and will be off for some time (days), we recommend another course of action. You should uncover the spa and try to cool off the water as quickly as possible (cooler water breeds less bacteria) and add liquid chlorine or bleach if you have it around the house. If your outage is being caused by inclement weather, you may not be able to open the cover very far if at all. In this case you may need to add chlorine again later once the water has cooled on its own. Either way once the water has cooled, recover the tub to keep dust and debris from falling in.

Salt water chlorinators are becoming more and more popular in the United States and Canada. They work by running a very low electric current in the water . This turns the sodium chloride (salt) into free sodium and pure chlorine.The chlorine provides the needed sanitation to the pool – just as the granular chlorine or spa chemicals do – but in this case it is created right where and when it is needed.

Chlorine Generators recycle Salt

The electrolytic cells split ordinary salt into chlorine and sodium. When the chlorine is used, it reverts back to salt and the process begins all over again. Since little salt is used in the process of chlorinating the spa, you don’t have to add salt very often.

And, no more trips to the pool store for spa chemicals! Just pick up some additional salt and baking soda when you visit the grocery store!

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ControlOMatic is in the final test phase of the ColorChlorHP and TechniChlorHP. The HP – High-Power versions of these two salt water chlorine generators add a third titanium plate which nearly doubles the chlorine output. The HP version will easily handle a SPA up to 2,000 gallons and even small pools to 5,000 gallons. The chlorine usage for pools is much less than a SPA’s because of the lower water temperatures. The HP versions will be available in January 2009 and the list price is $475 for the ColorChlorHP and $420 for the TechniChlorHP.

Inground Spas and Chlorine Generation

The most common inground spa is tied in with a main pool to share the same filtration and pump equipment. This means that the inground spa will use the same water as the swimming pool. In these cases the ColorChlor will not work as the chlorine generator needs to be able to support the full water volume for both the swimming pool and the in-ground spa.

Portable Spas and Chlorine Generation

What is know as a portable spa is usually made out of fiberglass and is not connected to a swimming pool. The ColorChlor and TechniChlor were designed to support water volumes up to 600 gallons and are a perfect fit for almost all portable spas.

SpaChlorinator specializes in the the hottest new technology in the spa and Hot Tub market today – Chlorine Generators

High Tech Spa Accessory

If you are looking for a method to lower spa maintenance and operating costs while greatly improving water quality, then adding a chlorine generator should be your first addition.

Lower Spa Maintenance

By adding a chlorine generator the daily need to measure chlorine and add chemicals will be virtually eliminated.

Lower Maintenance Costs

Adding a chlorine generator can reduce your costs on chemicals by up to $300 and year

The chlorine generators designed by ControlOMatic have been specifically engineered to work with just about any application – new or existing.

A spa installation usually has a voltage of 220 volts to support the water heater. The ColorChlor and TechniChlor operate off a normal outlet ( 120VAC ) and require a GFI. The Spa Install may have included a 120VAC GFI outlet either ender your enclosure or exposed through a weather-proof box. The addition of either a ColorChlor or TechniChlor will be very easy. If the Spa Install doesn’t include this type of an outlet, one will need to be added and you should always have a licensed electrician perform this installation.

There is a good chance that the spa problem or spa trouble that you are having can be caused by improper chemical balance. If the pH is too high or too low corrosion or scaling can result as well as damage to the equipment.  The most common cause is the extra maintenance and up-keep required is often neglected or ignored by the spa owner.

Chlorine Generators Solve Problems

Chlorine Generators and sanitizers cannot completely replace the need for regular water testing and filtration.  They go a long way in minimizing the amount of time required, though.  In all the cases where a ColorChlor has been added, the spa maintenance has significantly dropped bringing the joy back into the spa experience.

Additionally, no sanitizer can lead to unsafe water or damage to the spa surface or spa finish. They really just don’t work that way.  These are almost always caused by neglect, mismanagement or other forms of abuse.  We always feel sorrow for these situations and quite often offer some support and asisstance.  Please contact us with any questions or concerns.