ChlorMaker
ChlorMaker Manual
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Salt Requirements (cont.)
Salt Requirements (cont.)
Estimated Salt per 100 Gallons (380 Liters) of Spa Water
Estimated Salt per 100 Gallons (380 Liters) of Spa Water
Salt Type
PPM
Cups
Kilograms
Pounds
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
(NaCl)
(NaCl)
Sodium Bromide
Sodium Bromide
(NaBr)
(NaBr)
1.5
1.5
500-2000
500-2000
0.7
0.7
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
1.1
1.1
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1000-3000
1000-3000
Note for use in Canada
:
Sodium bromide products should not be used for this application in Canada.
The amount of salt to add depends on the size of the spa, which should be listed in your spa’s manual.
The amount of salt to add depends on the size of the spa, which should be listed in your spa’s manual.
You can also estimate the size of your spa with an online spa volume calculator.
You can also estimate the size of your spa with an online spa volume calculator.
Here are some examples, using sodium chloride (NaCl):
Here are some examples, using sodium chloride (NaCl):
• • 350 gallons
350 gallons
• • 350 ÷ 100 (gallons) is 3.5
350 ÷ 100 (gallons) is 3.5
• • 3.5 × 2.5 (cups per 100 gallons) is
3.5 × 2.5 (cups per 100 gallons) is
8.75 cups
8.75 cups
• • 1250 liters
1250 liters
• • 1250 ÷ 380 (liters) is 3.3
1250 ÷ 380 (liters) is 3.3
• • 3.3 × 2.5 (cups per 380 liters) is
3.3 × 2.5 (cups per 380 liters) is
8.25 cups
8.25 cups
Simply pour the recommended amount of salt directly into the spa water to bring the concentration to
the recommended level, and turn the spa jets on to help mix it in. If the water is cold, it may take several
hours for the salt to fully dissolve.
Note:
It may take the ChlorMaker a few hours to register the salt level the first time because of the salt
still dissolving into the water, so we recommend waiting before turning on the ChlorMaker.
Note:
If there is too much salt, the ChlorMaker will shut down and display
Green
and
Red
(
Salt High
and
Salt Low
) lights at the same time. When in doubt, start with less salt than you think you need,
since it is much easier to add more salt than it is to remove it, since removing it requires draining spa
water and adding fresh water. If you have a water softener, your water may already have some salt in
it, so in that case, before adding any salt to your spa, let the water get to temperature and then turn the
ChlorMaker on. That way, you can check the current level and gradually add salt in as needed.
Note:
If you are trying to decide which salt you want to use, we typically recommend sodium chloride
(NaCl), since it is often more inexpensive, all while still being effective. If you have sensitive skin and
are outside of Canada, sodium bromide (NaBr) may be even more gentle than sodium chloride (NaCl)
already is, so feel free to check with your dermatologist for which option would be best for you.
