What is a Chlorine Generator?

A Chlorine Generator is a small electronic device that creates chlorine in your hot tub or spa automatically! They make use of salt in the water to make pure chlorine only when it is needed.

Salt Water Chlorine Generation

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in boost mode after hot tub use

Chlorine generation is the best option for managing your spa water. Hot water is very conducive to the growth of bacteria and algae, so some level of management is required. You can add harsh chemicals like chlorine and bromine tablets. This has been what the industry has called "water management" for years. This technique requires almost daily attention and quite an expensive cabinet full of chemicals.

Chlorine generators make pure chlorine in small amounts - only enough to keep the water sanitary (if properly used). Saltwater Chlorinators are much less expensive to run and provide a natural management producing cleaner, safer and more pleasant water for bathers.

Chlorine generators also do a great job of recycling. 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. A similar process takes place over our oceans as high electrical charges from lightning occur over a highly concentrated amount of salt found in sea water.

Automated Hot Tub Management

Quality chlorine generation systems that are properly sized and maintained have proven themselves over a long period of time. They continually produce chlorine at a user selected rate to satisfy the demand of their particular situation. Chlorine generation users also have the benefit of clearer water, increased comfort and ease of maintenance. Chlorine Generators have proven themselves as the top choice for automated water management.

In the Past...

Chlorine and bromine tablets and powders have been the dominant players in the marketplace for water maintenance. They are widely available and probably came with your tub at the time of purchase. There are two main problems with this type of water care that they didn't tell you. First is that you will be buying these and many specialty chemicals as long as you have the spa. Secondly, all these products include other "stuff" needed to make their chemicals work. All these ingredients you are adding to your water, turn your tub into a big bowl of chemical soup and is the primary reason you need to frequently drain it to keep the water clear. You will notice with these products that the first month after you drain and refill your hot tub things go reasonable well with your water. Then it all goes down hill from there.

The reason everybody loves salt water spas and chlorine generators is they keep the water as pure as possible without all that chemical soup!