- Jun 16, 2022
- 9
- Pool Size
- 21000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair iChlor 30
Hi All,
Is there a relationship between a pump's flow rate and an SWG production rate? I feel like this is a very straight-forward mechanical question, but I can not find a definitive answer. Without knowing the science behind electrolysis, it seems to me that chlorine production (oz/hr) would be influenced by how much water is passing through the salt cell. But, when calculating FC, the pool math app does not request flow rate nor RPM, implying that a SWG will produce the same amount of chlorine at x% run time at 1,700 RPM pump speed as it would at 2,700 RPM pump speed.
To phrase it mathematically, regarding SWG output, does 24hr*1,700rpm*100%=24hr*2,700rpm*100% or, is 24hr*1,700rpm*100%<24hr*2,700rpm*100%?
I am not implying that these speeds, quantities are subjectively correct in terms of my specific configuration, I am simply seeking an objective answer to how SWGs produce chlorine.
Dom
Is there a relationship between a pump's flow rate and an SWG production rate? I feel like this is a very straight-forward mechanical question, but I can not find a definitive answer. Without knowing the science behind electrolysis, it seems to me that chlorine production (oz/hr) would be influenced by how much water is passing through the salt cell. But, when calculating FC, the pool math app does not request flow rate nor RPM, implying that a SWG will produce the same amount of chlorine at x% run time at 1,700 RPM pump speed as it would at 2,700 RPM pump speed.
To phrase it mathematically, regarding SWG output, does 24hr*1,700rpm*100%=24hr*2,700rpm*100% or, is 24hr*1,700rpm*100%<24hr*2,700rpm*100%?
I am not implying that these speeds, quantities are subjectively correct in terms of my specific configuration, I am simply seeking an objective answer to how SWGs produce chlorine.
Dom