Tropical Breeze Pool Service - FAQ
What is a salt-water chlorinator?
Why would I want a salt-water chlorinator?
How does a salt-water chlorinator work?
Why do I need to stabilize my pool?
How long should I run my pool?
What should the water level be in my pool?
Question:
What is a salt-water chlorinator?
Answer:
A salt-water chlorinator is used as a sanitizer and replaces the need to add chlorine to your pool.
Question:
Why would I want a salt-water chlorinator?
Answer:
The use of a salt-water chlorinators eliminates the “chemical” feel you may get from your pool virtually eliminating itchy skin and eye irritation.
Question:
How does a salt-water chlorinator work?
Answer:
PoolPower Salt-Water Chlorinators use electrolysis to harness the power of salt and unleash the chlorine within to create a self-cleaning chlorination system for your pool. The process begins with salt, which is converted to chlorine. The chlorine then sanitizes the pool without the use of noxious chemicals-so no more shocking. Finally, the chlorine reconverts to salt and is used to power the next sanitation cycle, the moment the filtration system kicks in.
Question:
Why do I need to stabilize my pool?
Answer:
The chlorine in a pool can be broken down by ultra violet light from the sun. If stabilizer, also called conditioner, is not present, the chlorine level will dissipate very rapidly over the course of the day.
It is recommended that you add stabilizer to the pool to prevent this chlorine break down. The stabilizer level should be between 30-50 ppm to properly stabilize the pool. The use of a stabilizer will reduce your overall chlorine consumption and save you money. However, many of the products available at your retailer are stabilized chlorine.
Question:
How long should I run my pool?
Answer:
Great question! This is extremely important, as you don’t want to spend more than necessary on electricity, but you want to ensure a sparkling pool.
You should run your pump 6-8 hours per day November through April and 8-10 hours per day May through October. The more sun your pool gets, the longer you’ll need to run the pump. So if your pool is screened and shaded, follow the low end of those recommendations. Never run your pool for less than 6 hours per day, as that is how long it takes your pool to circulate all the water in your pool.
Question:
What should the water level be in my pool?
Answer:
You should ensure that the water level is never less than half-way up the skimmer opening. If the level is too low, the pump will begin to suck air, and it may burn out your pool’s motor. Since the rainy season is over, your pool’s water level should be monitored closely as you will lose water through evaporation.
If you are going out of town for an extended period of time, you can shut your skimmer off and have your pool suction come 100% from your main drain. This will eliminate your concerns of water level while you are out of town. In order to ensure that your skimmer removes dirt from the surface of the pool, this is not recommended as a long-term setting.