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Can a salt water generator be on with the pool pump turned off?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes it should operate simultaneously with the pump as it builds up chlorine gas that needs to be absorbed into the water. There were some older models that simply fit into a tubular space in the side of the pool in the early days of salt water chlorine generators and these could run at any time however I have not seen these for a long time as the were not all that good.
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∙ 15y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIf your salt chlorinator works by way of water passing over or through an electrolytic cell then it should automatically shut down once the water flow is ceased. The reason for this in-built safety is a by-product of chlorine production is hydrogen gas and if the cell is left to operate with no flow the gas will build up within the pipe work and one spark will set it off.
Years ago there were convection chlorinators that were installed during the construction of the pool shell. These operated at a very low voltage all the time with the result of constantly making chlorine with the convection current drawing water from a hole at the bottom and chlorine gas and water exiting a hole above. Hydrogen gas simply exited through a vented cap on the coping.
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What sizes do salt water pool pumps come in?
They are two different things . The salt chlorine generator is seperate from the pool pump .
When you buy a regular pool with regular pump can you just add salt to pool instead of chlorine tablets?
No, You have to have a salt/Chlorine generator or you'll just be swimming in a slime salt water body of water.
Can a salt water unit rated up to 40K work on a 43K gallon pool?
I assume you mean the salt water unit is rated up to 40,000 gallons. The salt water unit rating is based on some assumption of the number of hours the unit (and pool pump) is turned on. You might need to run your pool pump for a longer period of time than the rating to get the proper amount of chlorine. This will cost you more in electricity, however. Check the assumption for pump hours for the 40,000 gallon number. You probably won't be able to use the inline chlorine generator for shocking the pool (some generators have a built-in shock function) since it may not build up chlorine fast enough for that purpose.
What is the name of pump that you can pump water out of a pool or ditch?
A Bilge Pump is what it is referred to on ships when you pump water over board. Trash pump.
How do you hook up saltwater pump to an intex pool?
how do you hook up the cleaner to salt water pool pump
Will it damage the pool pump or filter to let the water level drop?
So long as there is water coming through the pump when it is running it doesnt matter what the water level in the pool is.
What chemicals should I put into a new above-ground pool if I do NOT want to use chlorine but saltwater instead and where would I buy this?
you have to buy a saltwater generator from a pool store or intex, then I use water softening salt i got mine at home depot it takes about 4 days for it to dissolve with your pump running constantly then turn your generator on that's all you have to do i love my saltwater pool
How do i keep my in ground swimming pool from holding water?
Pump the water out or put a cover over the pool.
Do you have to drain traditional chlorinated water before switching to salt water pump?
no, and I think you mean "salt water chlorine generator" not "salt water pump"
How can you return water out of your pump into the pool?
There are just a few easy actions you need to take to get the water from your pump back into the pool. Before anything else, check that the pump is wired in and primed. Make sure there is nothing clogging up the pump basket. Find the pool's water return inlet and proceed to the next step. This is a fixture that is typically installed on the pool's wall. Pool hose of an appropriate length should be attached to the pump's discharge port. The pool's return inlet should be connected to the hose's opposite end. When you're ready, activate the pump. After a while, water should start trickling through the hose and into the pool. Check for leaks in the plumbing and make sure the water is flowing freely. If the water flow rate is too slow or too fast, you can adjust the pump's settings. Proper water circulation and filtration rely on routine pump and pool equipment maintenance.
Is it normal for the pool pump to fill up with water while the pool is still filling up?
Certainly, if the pump is running. The primary pump intake is the main drain at the deepest part of the pool.
How is an above ground pool pump different from an in ground pool pump?
In simplest terms, an above ground pool pump is a flooded suction pump, which means the water level must be higher than the pump for it to operate, and an inground pump has the ability to draw water up from a level lower than the pump. The engineering and structure of these two different types of pumps is what makes them work the way they do. This means that, in a typical installation, you could use an inground-specific pump on an above ground pool, but not an above ground pump on an inground pool with the water level below the pump.
