ChlorMaker
ChlorMaker Manual
Manual
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ChlorMaker Overview
ChlorMaker Overview
ChlorMaker is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specifically designed for
ChlorMaker is a semi-automated saltwater chlorine generation system, specifically designed for
portable spas up to 1000 gallons (3800 liters). ChlorMaker generates chlorine from a small amount of
portable spas up to 1000 gallons (3800 liters). ChlorMaker generates chlorine from a small amount of
ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the spa water. The amount of salt added is very small
ordinary salt (sodium chloride, NaCl) dissolved in the spa water. The amount of salt added is very small
in relation to the volume of the water in the spa. The concentration required for the ChlorMaker is only
in relation to the volume of the water in the spa. The concentration required for the ChlorMaker is only
about 5% of the salt level of ocean water, which is below the level that most people can taste.
about 5% of the salt level of ocean water, which is below the level that most people can taste.
The small addition of salt also benefits spa users by providing a softening effect on the water, leaving
The small addition of salt also benefits spa users by providing a softening effect on the water, leaving
hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes for
hair and skin feeling smoother and healthier than with traditional sanitizing products. All it takes for
ChlorMaker to keep your spa water fresh and clean is 2.5 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of
ChlorMaker to keep your spa water fresh and clean is 2.5 cups of salt per 100 gallons (380 liters) of
water.
water.
ChlorMaker produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the spa water. The
ChlorMaker produces chlorine in its pure form using electrolysis in order to sanitize the spa water. The
ChlorMaker operates on a short three-hour cycle, maintaining the chlorine level in the water.
ChlorMaker operates on a short three-hour cycle, maintaining the chlorine level in the water.
Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt,
Since the chlorine originates from the salt, the unused chlorine inherently converts back into that salt,
allowing the ChlorMaker to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt
allowing the ChlorMaker to reuse that salt to make new chlorine. Essentially, this means that the salt
level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the
level will remain fairly steady, only gradually decreasing from things like splashing or people leaving the
spa with salt water still inherently on them.
spa with salt water still inherently on them.
Water Preparation & Maintenance
Water Preparation & Maintenance
To ensure proper operation, the spa should be prepared before installing the ChlorMaker, so it should
To ensure proper operation, the spa should be prepared before installing the ChlorMaker, so it should
be drained, rinsed, refilled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in this
be drained, rinsed, refilled with fresh water, and balanced to the recommended levels indicated in this
section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last
section. We have included test strips to help you measure and verify the water chemistry in that last
step.
step.
In most cases, filter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being for
In most cases, filter replacement is recommended but not required, with the exception being for
hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like
hydrogen peroxide systems. The combination of hydrogen peroxide and chlorine may cause gum-like
buildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there is
buildup, water discoloration, and skin irritation, so it is important in that case to make sure that there is
no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the spa, particularly that filter.
no residual hydrogen peroxide in any part of the spa, particularly that filter.
ChlorMaker will significantly reduce the amount of spa maintenance required, but regular chemical
ChlorMaker will significantly reduce the amount of spa maintenance required, but regular chemical
checkups, including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper water
checkups, including chlorine levels and pH, are recommended, for the sake of proper water
maintenance and thus the health and safety of the spa users, not to mention also for the lifespan of
maintenance and thus the health and safety of the spa users, not to mention also for the lifespan of
the ChlorMaker unit and the spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal water
the ChlorMaker unit and the spa. The table on the next page lists the generally accepted ideal water
chemistry for spas.
chemistry for spas.
It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week
It is recommended that chlorine and pH levels are checked before each use, or at least once per week
when not in use. Alkalinity, hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per month (see the
when not in use. Alkalinity, hardness, and salt levels should be checked at least once per month (see the
table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).
table on the next page and Salt Requirements for recommended levels).
About once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store or
About once a month, use a phosphate remover (available at your local pool and spa supply store or
online) to manage the phosphates in the spa water, to keep them from increasing the demand for
online) to manage the phosphates in the spa water, to keep them from increasing the demand for
chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the ChlorMaker electrode.
chlorine and reducing the life expectancy of the ChlorMaker electrode.
It is also recommended to manually shock the spa after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple
It is also recommended to manually shock the spa after high usage (e.g. after a party with multiple
users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the spa circulating for several hours before
users), or biweekly if used frequently. Make sure to leave the spa circulating for several hours before
retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.
retesting, ensuring more accurate test results.
