Salt-water pool disinfection is an effective, convenient and cost-effective method. It’s still relatively new in Israel (around 15 years in the local market), but it’s very common in many countries around the world, especially Australia, Europe and the United States.
Magen Eco-Energy manufactures and markets disinfection systems for a variety of pool types. But before we get into the details of the different units, let’s first look at how a salt chlorinator works:
It’s a simple device installed on the water line at the outlet of the pool filter. A low concentration of salt in the pool water is converted into active chlorine that destroys bacteria. This happens through electrolysis, a very low voltage electrical process that turns the salty water into water containing a small amount of active chlorine, which disinfects the water and destroys bacteria. After disinfection, the active chlorine turns back into salt, and the cycle repeats.
The salt that turns into chlorine cleans and purifies the pool water. Note that once a year or once a season, you should add salt and rebalance the pool water.
Among the advantages of a chlorinator is its safety: there’s no risk of poisoning or handling hazardous chemicals. In terms of cost versus benefit, using a chlorinator significantly reduces spending on chemicals and pool upkeep, and it eliminates common side effects associated with regular chlorine, such as skin irritation or stinging eyes.
In this article, we’ll look at the differences between the various salt chlorinators offered by Magen Eco-Energy for private pools up to 150 cubic meters:
Resilience D Chlorinator
This system suits customers who use their pool moderately, those who want to minimize hands-on maintenance and reliance on service technicians. These customers are also thinking ahead, keeping the option open to upgrade the device to a more advanced model (Resilience D Plus).
Resilience D Plus Chlorinator
While the standard Resilience D suits pool owners who use their pool moderately, the Plus version is designed for busier customers, those who visit the pool only occasionally. These customers want a device that gives them full peace of mind: with this next generation chlorinator, you can easily set the pH and ORP target values, and it monitors and balances the water independently and automatically, without manual intervention.
Resilience E Chlorinator
A single, compact all in one unit that saves time and effort. The device was designed to make life easier and more efficient for both the installer and the pool owner, from quick and simple installation and setup to easy, user-friendly ongoing maintenance. The Resilience E has a user-friendly control panel that displays chlorine output levels and provides service and maintenance alerts, for example, it will alert you when the cell needs cleaning or when the pool’s salt level is low.
The device has additional key features, such as compatibility with variable speed pumps, and a pull-out electrode cassette for easy maintenance and/or replacement.
The device is available in three models, depending on pool size, up to 150 cubic meters.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a chlorinator and how does it work?
A salt chlorinator is a device installed on the water line at the filter outlet. Through a process of electrolysis, it converts a low concentration of salt into active chlorine that disinfects the water, and the chlorine then turns back into salt.
What’s the difference between the Resilience D and the D Plus?
The D suits moderate users and displays information on a digital screen. The D Plus is designed for those who visit the pool only occasionally: you set the pH and ORP values, and it monitors and balances the water automatically.
What pool size are the chlorinators suitable for?
The models are suitable for private pools up to 150 cubic meters, and each model comes in three versions depending on pool size.