Understanding the Basics
With modern pools and filtration systems, salt and chlorine are not opposite choices. In a saltwater pool, the primary sanitising agent is still chlorine, but it’s produced on-site by the salt system.
Traditional Chlorine vs Salt System Comparison
Traditional Chlorine Pools
- Add chemicals like chlorine tablets or liquid directly to the pool
- Manual chemical addition required
Salt System Pools
- Use a saltwater chlorinator to generate chlorine from dissolved sodium chloride (salt) through electrolysis
- Produce their own chlorine on demand
- Provide a gentler experience with softer water and less skin/eye irritation
- Can have higher set-up costs, but are then cheaper to run
- Can be easier to manage if water quality issues arise
However, once your ‘Pool Brain’ is installed in your pump shed, the technology takes care of all pool chemicals and alerts you if any attention is required. Most of our pool owners find their pools are easier to look after using sodium-based salt system.
Benefits of Saltwater Chlorinators
Saltwater chlorinators provide a low-maintenance, cost-effective, and eco-friendly way to sanitise your swimming pool. Instead of manually adding chlorine, a salt chlorinator automatically converts salt into chlorine, keeping your water clear and bacteria-free.
Our saltwater pool chlorinators are designed for efficiency and durability, ensuring:
- Consistent water sanitisation – prevents algae and bacteria growth
- Reduced chemical usage – less chlorine handling, safer for skin & eyes
- Cost savings – minimal maintenance and long-lasting chlorinator cells
Alternative Pool Systems
MagnaPool® (Magnesium Pool – Potassium Based Salt)
MagnaPool® is a revolutionary mineral pool system that uses a unique blend of magnesium and potassium minerals to detoxify and balance your body naturally. This can help to relieve stress, anxiety, aches and pains. Plus, the minerals’ natural flocculating properties, together with the glass media, keep the pool water crystal clear.
Key Benefits:
- Greatly improves bathing comfort for swimmers of all ages
- Water that is softer, silkier, clearer, and more pleasant smelling than traditional pool water
- Particularly beneficial for families with skin or respiratory conditions (more than 20% of pool owners have a family member who could benefit)
- Uses minerals found in natural mineral springs (magnesium and potassium)
- Gentler on the skin, hair and eyes
- Can greatly reduce discomfort for those with sensitive skin compared to salt or manually chlorinated pools
Mineral Guard – The Ultimate Secondary Sanitiser
AstralPool Mineral Guard can reduce your primary sanitiser use (like chlorine) by up to 50%, helping to improve water quality with a softer feel, and provide a powerful secondary sanitation layer that reduces staining and hassle.
Features:
- Reduce your chlorine use from 1.5ppm to 1ppm
- Requires no power, just water flow and chlorine
- Controlled release technology for powerful sanitisation
- Unlike all other ionisers, Mineral Guard is guaranteed not to stain and does not require any copper testing
- Uses pre-filled cartridges that don’t require constant testing or measuring for copper and silver levels, simplifying pool care
- Uses natural minerals with controlled release technology
- Ensures continuous sanitation even during pump downtime
Contact one of our knowledgeable staff to see if a Magnesium pool or AstralPool Mineral Guard could be suitable for you.
