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Its OK as long as you don't dump salt in the intake as this will make the concentration of salt too strong for the equipment

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Q: Should I run my chlorinator when adding salt?
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Apart from Salt and a Pump what else do you need to run a salt pool?

You need a salt water chlorinator. A salt water chlorinator is an electronic devise that converts the salt in the water from the pool into chlorine gas that is then absorbed into the water.


Do you have to buy a salt chlorine generator to have a salt water pool?

Yes. The salt is run through a chlorinator that changes the salt to chlorine. It won't do it by itself so you have to buy the generator to do this.


What do we use salt to?

Salt is put into swimming pools so that the water from the pool can be run through a salt water chlorinator which produces chlorine to disinfect the pools water.


What do we use salt?

Salt is put into Swimming Pools so that the water from the pool can be run through a salt water chlorinator which produces chlorine to disinfect the pools water.


How often should I run a chlorinator to keep a pool clean?

You should run a chlorinator every couple of weeks in your pool in order to keep it clean. Bacteria can grom in your pool and chlorine helps keep it clean.


What are the best durations for pool pump to run on two speed with a chlorinator?

A average pool with a chlorinator generally needs to run for about 6 to 8 hours depending on the bioload in the pool however some low speeds run for 24 hours so a separate timer may be needed for the chlorinator if it doesn't cut of automatically.


How many hours a day should you run your salt water swimming pool?

Well, if by the question, you mean, how many hours a day should you run your filter and chlorinator, the answer is 8 hours per day in summer; half early morning, half late afternoon, 6 hours per day in winter; half early morning, half late afternoon


How can the chlorine level be lowered with salt chlorinator?

That usually have a adjustment to turn them down, otherwise you will have to run it for less time. This can be done with a second timer. Be careful that the filter is always in operation when the chlorinater is in operation.


Should you run the filter after adding acid to a pool?

Run the filter when adding any chemical to the pool. It needs to circulate to do its job.


How to change from sand filter to salt filter?

A chlorine generator, also known as a salt generator, is an addition to a pool pump and filter system that converts salt to chlorine. It is another method of adding chlorine to a swimming pool. You will still need a filter, like sand, to filter dirt and debris from the swimming pool.


Do I need to run a pool chlorinator all the time?

Don't run it non-stop. The length of time depends on the size of your chlorinator, dimensions of your pool, time of year/temperature, and how much you use your pool. Generally, run it 8 hrs. in the summertime, 6 in Fall and Spring, and 4 in winter.


Can 2 salt cell generators be installed in the same line for a greater chlorine yield?

It can. But unfortunatley no manufacturer that I know off hand can run more than one chlorinator on one control box. Jandy is currently working on it.