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USTCHLOR OWNERS HANDBOOK
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Created by: Product Management – Just Range of Products – Jasco Trading (Pty) Ltd
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A quick water to test if this is the case; isolate/bypass the Solar panels to
see if there is a change in the water flow through the Electrode Housing
and that the meter stops flickering.
If this is the case then you should have your Solar Heater
installer check the system for any air leaks, or have the pump
checked for wear-and-tare.
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In some extreme cases you may have a combination of all of the above. It is
recommended that this be resolved by a pool professional as soon as possible.
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Remember a fluctuating power supply will resulting in:
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No chlorination taking place at all.
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Damage to the power pack and electrode due to repeated ON/OFF
cycling.
Q: Ever since I had the Solar Panels/Heat Pump fitted my chlorinator is not working properly,
what do I do?
A: There may be a number of reasons that may cause this;
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Water temperatures play a significant role in Salt Water chlorination. Water
temperatures within the Solar Panels/Heat Pumps are much higher than that of
the pool waters temperature. This Hot water is passed into the Electrode
Housing directly after the Solar Panels/Heat Pump and it is this Hot water that
affects the chlorination process. Hot water diminishes the effectiveness of
chlorine and its ability to sanitise properly. It is important to know that one may
have to increase the output of the chlorinator (turn up the output or increase
running times). In extreme cases, even upgrade to a higher output chlorinator
to compensate for the increase in water temperature.
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Incorrect information. Ensure you make use of a reputable Solar Heater/Heat
Pump manufacturer/installer when considering one of these options, as the
professional will have taken these issues into consideration before advising you
on what route to take. Chlorinators are specified according to:
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The size of swimming pool (size vs. output),
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The heating system already in place,
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The expected bather loads during the year (worst case)
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Pool surface (fiberglass, Marbelite, etc)
Anything added to the original specification (i.e. after-the-fact) may impact on the
effectiveness of the chlorination system.
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These issues are not the result of an inadequate chlorination system, but of
insufficient insight into cause and effect.
Q: Is a chlorinator cost effective and what are the monetary savings I can make?
A: A chlorinators cost savings are to numerous to mention, they range from:
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Savings on chlorine purchases every month.
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Savings on recovery of water balance (all other chemicals) in the event of
forgetting to purchase chlorine and water chemistry goes out of balance.
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Saving on time. How costly is your time? What could you be doing other than
having to sanitise and recovery your waters clarity once out of balance.
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Convenience, also measured in monetary values.
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Adding value to your home, as potential new buyers see this as an added
feature and sellers use this as an added selling feature.
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In conjunction with JustChlors’ extended
Chlorinator Care Plan
(
CCP
) will
ensure that you literally have a chlorinator for life.
As one can see, it is not just one aspect that determines the cost effectiveness of the
chlorination system, but many. Only you can determine what it means to you as an
individual.
