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Is there any chlorine in a saltwater pool?

Top Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool. (84% of 13 votes).
Is there any chlorine in a saltwater pool?
Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
84%
No, there is never chlorine in a saltwater pool.
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Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Explanation: Yes, there is chlorine in a saltwater pool. Saltwater pools use a salt chlorine generator that converts salt (sodium chloride) into chlorine through a process called electrolysis. This process continuously generates chlorine, maintaining sanitizer levels in the water. While the salt levels in the pool are lower than the concentration of chlorine in traditional pools, the presence of chlorine is essential for effective sanitation.
PoolLogic Pool and Spa Service
Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Explanation: The salt water passes through the generator which is DC positive and DC negative charged (like a battery) when the saltwater passes through the plates it charges them changing the molecular structure of the salt water creating sodium hypochlorite (bleach) it also creates soda ash which increases the pH. This is why I run my cell production as low as possible.
AAA Pool Inspector
Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Explanation: Salt is turned to chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Larry Braziel Consulting
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Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Explanation: A Standard saltwater pool is designed to create chlorine through electrolysis of salt water. If the system is running properly there should always be chlorine in the salt water pool; there are water temperature issues that should be considered.
NorCal Pool Builders
Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Explanation: Salt water pool filters use electrolysis to remove the sodium from the salt, leaving you with chlorine.
All Weather Pool Service
Answer: Yes, there is always chlorine in a saltwater pool.
Explanation: The chlorine generator (also known as salt cell, salt generator, salt chlorinator or SWG) uses electrolysis in the presence of dissolved salt (NaCl) to produce hypochlorous acid (HClO) and sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), which are the sanitizing agents already commonly used in swimming pools.
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