Does the water taste salty?
Generally you should not be able to taste any salt in the pool because the level of salt in the water is so low, however some people with sensitive palates might detect a small amount of salt.

Why use the Aqua Trol over traditional chlorine?
Traditional chlorine ties up with wastes in the water creating what are called chloramines. The Aqua Trol® continuously oxidizes the chloramines and creates "Free Chlorine". Chloramines are what cause common side affects associated with chlorine such as irritation to eyes and skin, bleaching of bathing suits, and that awful chlorine smell. Furthermore you will no longer have to buy, mix or store chlorine, which saves time, money and keeps you from direct contact with a potentially harmful chemical.

Can I install the Aqua Trol myself?
The Aqua Trol is the perfect choice for people who like to "do things themselves", and can be installed in less than 30 minutes. 

Do I have to use the pump timer? Can I run my pump 24 hours a day?
The Aqua Trol will not generate chlorine if  when the pump timer is off.  If you want to run the pump continuously, either pull out all the trippers on the timer or else put the manual switch on the timer (small button near the center of the timer) into the "1" position.

Can I use the Aqua Trol for my in-ground pool?
The Aqua Trol® chlorinator is specifically designed for above-ground pools and it is not approved for nor recommended for use with any in-ground pool. If you have a smaller in-ground pool, the Aqua Rite electronic chlorinator will work fine, and actually cut its workload down considerably.

Will the Aqua Trol work on a portable spa?
The Aqua Trol® chlorinator is specifically designed for above-ground pools only, and will not work with portable spas or hot tubs. We are currently in the process of designing such a system so please check back periodically.

What kind of maintenance do I have to do with this system?
Continue to test the chlorine level of the pool on a weekly basis. Adjust the dial of the Aqua Trol® chlorinator to adjust more or less chlorine. If there has been a large number of swimmers in the pool or the pool water is cloudy, you can put the Aqua Trol chlorinator into "Super Chlorinate" mode where it will automatically generate the maximum amount of chlorine for 24 hours. The Turbo Cell should be inspected and cleaned if necessary every three months or when starting up the system.

What kind of salt do I use and where can I get it?
Salt is now available at many pool stores. It is the same salt commonly found at home improvement centers nationwide for use with home water conditioners.