MegaChlor Manual
MegaChlor Manual
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Salt Requirements (cont.)
Salt Requirements (cont.)
Estimated Salt per 1000 Gallons (3800 Liters) of Water
Estimated Salt per 1000 Gallons (3800 Liters) of Water
Salt Type
PPM
Cups
Kilograms
Pounds
Sodium Chloride
Sodium Chloride
(NaCl)
(NaCl)
Sodium Bromide
Sodium Bromide
(NaBr)
(NaBr)
25
25
3000-4000
3000-4000
11
11
40
40
40
40
19
19
65
65
4500-5000
4500-5000
The amount of salt to add depends on the size of the pool or spa, which should be listed in its manual.
The amount of salt to add depends on the size of the pool or spa, which should be listed in its manual.
You can also estimate the size of your pool or spa with an online volume calculator.
You can also estimate the size of your pool or spa with an online volume calculator.
Here are some examples, using sodium chloride (NaCl):
Here are some examples, using sodium chloride (NaCl):
• • 12,500 gallons
12,500 gallons
• • 12,500 ÷ 1000 (gallons) is 12.5
12,500 ÷ 1000 (gallons) is 12.5
• • 12.5 × 25 (pounds per 1000 gallons) is about
12.5 × 25 (pounds per 1000 gallons) is about
300 pounds
300 pounds
• • 47,500 liters
47,500 liters
• • 47,500 ÷ 3800 (liters) is 12.5
47,500 ÷ 3800 (liters) is 12.5
• • 12.5 × 11 (kilograms per 3800 liters) is about
12.5 × 11 (kilograms per 3800 liters) is about
130 kilograms
130 kilograms
Simply pour the recommended amount of salt directly into the water, evenly inside the perimeter of the
pool or spa, to bring the concentration to the recommended level. Then, if available, turn on the jets
circulation system, etc., 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 MegaChlor
MegaChlor 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 MegaChlor
MegaChlor.
Note:
If there is too much salt, the MegaChlor
MegaChlor 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 pool/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, let the water get to temperature and then turn the MegaChlor
MegaChlor 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, 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.
