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Q: How much salt does the ACE salt water sanitizing system use, and will it cause corrosion?A: Pool systems use up to 5000 ppm of salt. High salt levels, like those used in a pool, combined with unstable water in a spa can corrode equipment overtime. The unique diamond technology used by the ACE system allows us to minimize salt levels to 1000 – 1500 ppm and prevent corrosion.Terminator (Here to help)
No disrespect Term but even 1500 ppm over time will be VERY tough on those spas. Salt is extremely corrosive by nature and will harm everything it touches in those spas. I would proceed with extreme caution if I were you. I pretty much refuse to sell em on the Arctics after my personal experiences on my spa.
I built a similar system on a Marquis with the PHD in charge of water chemistry and training programs for the National Swimming Pool Association on his spa. The system created many challenges including extra plumbing and excessive wear on the components but more than that we've replaced the Generator 2 times in 2 years. All the fittings that fed the system were also deteriorated and had to be replaced. As a whole the system was easy to maintain but really not a lot easier than a regular chlorine system. I would say that the cost wont outweigh the benefits in the long haul and that this being the first generation of the system in the spas I would wait to see if it lasts. The only system that has made it long term over the years is silver and ozone.BTW, even the viton seals in the pumps failed early on that spa....I think that often people associate the Tri-Chlor in pools or the old Bromine Floaters with the Di-Chlor or Bromine systems used today. This is not the case and with most spas that have a decent filter system you can use just good old fashion Di-chlor and achieve great results without smell or irritation. The secret is keeping the water balanced and keeping a constant sanitizer in the spa. I say all this because many dealers take systems like this and sell it as “Chemical Free” much like the Freshwater system was sold all over the country. My bet is that in our area it will be sold as a “Chlorine free” salt system rather than what it really is.
Question. So do you use a ozonator with this system?