Not only do salt chlorine generators provide better water for users’ health, but they are also cost-friendly, as they reduce the use of expensive chemicals, use less water, and will be more loyal to their spa service provider.
Chlorine detection feature
Some salt generators utilize chlorine detection technology, which monitors the chlorine levels, and automatically turns on when those levels are low. This feature prevents over-chlorination, which can be just as dangerous as under-chlorination. Not all salt systems include chlorine detection technology for automatically generating chlorine when needed, but some brands do. Therefore, be sure to understand the product you decide to install and promote, especially in spas at rental properties.
The installation of one of these salt chlorine generators on a spa at a short-term rental property has helped Brakebill’s service technicians ensure the spa water remains sanitized between service calls. It has also cut down the need to drain spa water.
“Traditional chlorine and bromine products contain compounds which build up and inhibit the chlorine’s ability to oxidize and sanitize the water. As a result, our service professionals would need to frequently drain these spas
to keep the water clear,” explains Brakebill. “Without draining, the water produces conditions which can lead to cloudy water, skin rashes, dry and itchy skin, and worse. These systems help provide extra insurance to short-term rental hosts and ensure their properties receive positive reviews.”
This can be important for service professionals working on spas in semi-private homes, such as those rented through Airbnb. “Unlike private spas where the homeowner takes care of the spa, keeps it clean, and maybe uses the spa three times a week, the Airbnb spas are being used for a week straight, with people dropping wine and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and six or more people are using the spa and not cleaning or checking the sanitizer levels,” adds Brakebill. “My company cannot be there every day, so the salt generator is there in our place, making sure the water has enough sanitizer.”
These advanced salt chlorine systems are available for hot tubs and spas—either online or as drape-over units. They are easy to install, make spa maintenance easier, require a minimal amount of salt, simplify water care to help short-term rental hosts and their hot tub service professionals, and provide a safe experience for vacationers.
Installation at short-term rental properties
Installing a salt chlorine generator on a spa or hot tub involves a simple operation. Connecting a drape-over system involves draining, refilling, and adding salt, plus a small amount of liquid chlorine and acid. It will be necessary to get power to the unit, which is often taken from the spa pack, or by installing a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet.
