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Choosing an Idegis salt chlorinator depends directly on the water volume in cubic meters and the usual swimming temperature. For a residential pool in Spain with average summer temperatures, the standard calculation rule requires between 2 and 3 grams of chlorine output for every 10 cubic meters of water.

Follow these guidelines to select the appropriate rated output:

• Pools up to 25 m³: systems producing 7 g/h, such as the compact DT series.
• Pools up to 50 or 60 m³: units with a continuous capacity of 12 to 16 g/h.
• Pools from 80 to 100 m³: 24 to 32 g/h models with an integrated redox control option.
• Pools over 120 m³: 42 g/h chlorinators or parallel configurations.

Choosing an oversized unit reduces the electrode's operating hours and extends its service life during the months with the most intense sunlight.

Low chlorine production in an Idegis system is usually due to a worn-out electrode or insufficient salt concentration in the pool. Before replacing the electrolysis cell, check with a meter that the salinity is between 4 and 6 grams per liter of water. If the titanium plates show wear to their catalytic coating after exceeding their nominal service life, the only effective solution is to install an original replacement.

In specific cases of cloudiness caused by algae growth during periods of intense heat, it is advisable to apply a complementary treatment such as Algiklean1,1 kg. , Special algaecide for salt electrolysis. to restore water clarity without destabilizing the chlorinator's reading probes.

The Idegis salt electrolysis cell has an estimated lifespan of 5,000 to 10,000 hours of active electrolysis, depending on the installed range. In a private pool with filtration periods of 8 hours a day for five months a year, this interval is equivalent to a service life of 4 to 7 seasons. Factors such as hard water with a high lime content or ongoing irregularities in polarity reversal cycles can reduce this lifespan. Visually inspecting the internal plates makes it possible to detect whether the ruthenium and iridium coating has disappeared, which is a clear sign that a replacement cell should be installed.

Adding the automatic pH and redox control module to an Idegis chlorinator more than pays for itself because it prevents overchlorination and protects the pool structure. Salt electrolysis tends to continuously raise the water's pH during the electrolysis process; without precise control, the disinfectant loses up to 70% of its oxidizing power.

The integrated system offers clear operational advantages:

• The pH probe automatically injects pH reducer, maintaining the value between 7.2 and 7.4.
• The redox probe measures the actual disinfecting potential and shuts off production when the water is sanitized.
• It extends the life of the plates by preventing the equipment from running at 100% unnecessarily.

To check the exact correlation between redox potential and free chlorine, it is advisable to periodically compare the readings using a Scuba II pool photometer that ensures accurate chemical readings.

Maintaining an Idegis unit requires checking the electrodes every six months and calibrating the reading probes annually. Although the cells have self-cleaning polarity reversal, in areas with very hard water it is essential to immerse the plate pack in a specific descaling cleaning solution without physically scraping the titanium. The pH and Redox probes should also be calibrated at the start of each season using pH 4 and pH 7 buffer standards and a 465 mV redox solution to verify the reliability of automatic dosing.

When installing an Idegis chlorinator, place the cell holder vessel at the end of the return circuit to the pool inlets, after the filter and any heating system. This technical arrangement prevents high concentrations of chlorine gas from damaging metal components or heat exchangers.

Keep the following installation points in mind:

• Install the cell on a bypass with three valves to make maintenance easier without draining the line.
• Position the cell vertically or horizontally according to the manufacturer's arrow indicating the direction of flow.
• Always place the pH and Redox probes upstream of the acid injection point and the electrolytic cell itself.

Connect the power supply to the Idegis control panel, interlocked with the filtration pump, to prevent the unit from producing gas without water circulation.

Idegis Domotic systems feature an advanced electronic board designed for centralized management of multiple water parameters, going beyond basic series that only regulate the production percentage over time. The Domotic range combines control of the filtration pump, chlorine production based on millivolt-by-millivolt redox readings, pH dosing, and pool lighting on a single touchscreen or digital connection. Conventional versions rely on external timers to switch the system off and on, without real-time analytical feedback.