ColorChlor and TechniChlor: 33 grams / day, or 0.07 pounds / day
ColorChlor HP and TechniChlor HP: 53 grams / day, 0.12 pounds / day
The tests were performed at 100 degrees F and a salt concentration of 3000 ppm.

Here is the overall introduction to the ColorChlor and TechniChlor.

Here is a videw demonstrating changing the power level using tap technology.

Self Cleaning

The chlorine generator has titanium plates with a special rare-earth coating that can have a build-up of calcium or other compounds over time. That is because during the electrolysis process current goes in one direction from plate to plate. Chlorine generators with the feature of self cleaning periodically reverse the direction of the current which helps to break up the compounds that have attached to the plates. If the hardness of the water is very high even self cleaning chlorine generators may still need to be cleaned, but not as often as those without self cleaning.

Adjustable Power

Chlorine generators typically operate at full power. To adjust the power they adjust how long they are on. A chlorine generator operating at half power may be on for 12 hours in a day, and off for 12. Chlorine generators without adjustable power usually need a timer added so you can externally control the amount of chlorine produced. Without controlling the chlorine production you can end up with too much chlorine. You can also adjust the chlorine production by increasing/decreasing the salt level but this can be a hassle.

What makes the ColorChlor and TechniChlor different?

Simplicity, economy and pure relaxation are what you can expect from using the ColorChlor. No more driving to the spa store to buy expensive spa chemicals and no constant testing and adding chemicals are needed to keep your spa in an inviting state. You will also find that the water in a ColorChlor treated spa is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Your water will have a silky-smooth feel without offensive chemical smell, and no itchy, dry skin when you get out – these are problems associated with traditional chemical treatments.

What’s wrong with traditional spa chemicals?

When you bathe in a salt water spa , get out, dry off and go about your evening without feeling the need to take a shower.  Your skin, suit and towel will smell as fresh.  Your skin will be silky smooth.

With all that said, here is how you can really start enjoying your spa with minimal effort and pool supplies purchased from any grocery store for a fraction of what you would pay at a spa store.

1. Put a Chlorination system in your spa according to the directions supplied. It is important to start with fresh water and a clean tub in order to obtain the results expected.
2. Add recommended amount of salt to the spa water.
3. Check the alkalinity of your spa water and adjust to 80-120 PPM if needed. This will help maintain optimal pH levels. Common baking soda is all you need to increase alkalinity. If your alkalinity is too high, you can lower it with pH adjustments listed next.
4. Adjust pH. If you needed to add baking soda, wait 2-3 hours before performing this step. To lower pH add small amounts of white vinegar. To bring alkalinity down maintain a pH of 7.0-7.2 for a week and test again. Low pH can also be increased using a small amount of baking soda. The ColorChlor will also slightly increase your pH so as long as it is 7.0 you don’t need to adjust it.
5. Check your water every month and adjust if needed. Every 2 weeks if heavily used.

This is all you will have to do in most cases. Should you experience any difficulties send me an e-mail and I’ll be happy to assist you.

How to use the ColorChlor and it’s blinking user interface.  There really isn’t anything to it.  Even your kids can handle it!

There is also a decent look at just how the light show works.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2jVG_bN6nU&eurl=http://www.definitivewatertech.com/&feature=player_embedded

http://www.definitivewatertech.com/cclightshow.html

This is always something people ask about and we haven’t had the time to take a good set of pictures or video, so thanks a ton to Definitive Water Tech!

By adding a salt water chlorine generator, half those chores are handled for you – and you get fresher sanitized water to boot!

Now for those who already own spa’s – ther are more than 5,000,000 in the States alone – the chlorine generators will save you a great deal of money.  The SpaChlorinator.com products only require salt, vinegar and baking soda all readily availabe in your local grocery store and without the markups added by the pool chemical specialty stores.

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.

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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.