Salt Addition and Replenishing

To Initially start a pool with the correct amount of salt, Add Salt to the pool at the rate of:

6 grams / 0.006 Kilograms of salt for every 1 Litre of water
or
0.22 ounces / 0.05 Pounds of salt for every 1 US Gallon of water.

On average, your pool will lose approximately 1/3 of its water each year. Therefore the pool will need replenishing with salt to maintain the level at approximately 6000ppm*, This is normally about 100Kg or 220 Pounds per year.

Salt is not lost through the process of chlorine manufacture (electrolysis), only through Splash-out, Backwashing, Draining or Excess Rain. (whenever water is lost from the pool) The average pool loses about one third of its pool water each year.

* 6000 PPM is the Ideal Salt Level for all Watermaid Chlorinators however for Watermaid Units that are less than 8 years old, lower or higher Salt levels may be used from 4000 - 35,000 PPM (Seawater). At less than 6000 PPM - Chlorine production may not be sufficient.

In Canada 20Kg and 40Kg bags are commonly found
In Australia a 25Kg bag is commonly found.
In the USA a 40lb bag is commonly found.

How Do I know when my Salt Level is Low?

The Amperage Reading on the Panel Meter will drop. A normal reading for an average size pool should be between 12 - 20 Amps. If the amperage reading drops below this, check the salt level, either by taking a sample to a pool shop and have them tell you the level in parts per million (ppm)or by simply tasting the water (should be pleasant to taste with a hint of salt in it.)
Chlorine Tests will show Low or Zero readings
The Pool may not be in its normal crystal clear condition.