Easy, consistent pool sanitising
A pool chlorinator is one of the easiest ways to keep your pool water clean, safe and swim-ready. Instead of manually adding chlorine all the time, a chlorinator helps maintain consistent sanitation by producing or dosing chlorine into your pool water while your pump is running.
In Australian pools, the most common type of sanitiser is a saltwater chlorinator, which uses salt in the water to generate chlorine. When set up correctly, a chlorinator helps keep your pool water clear and sanitised.
At Clark Rubber, we stock a wide range of pool chlorinators suited to Australian conditions, along with replacement cells, salt, and expert advice. Whether you’re choosing a new system, upgrading an older unit, or troubleshooting chlorine issues, our chlorinator guides will help you get the best results.
What does a pool saltwater chlorinator do?
A chlorinator works with your pool pump to:
Converts salt within the pool water to chlorine to automatically sanitise your pool
Maintain consistent sanitation levels
Reduce algae and bacteria growth
Help keep water clearer with less manual dosing
Support easier pool maintenance year-round
Controls the activation of your pool filtration pump to turn on and off at set times
A chlorinator doesn’t replace water testing - but it does make chlorine management far simpler.
Chlorination for saltwater and mineral pools
Chlorinators are available for use with salt or mineral pools. Saltwater and mineral pool chlorinators are valued for creating softer‑feeling water, making them a popular choice for both residential and commercial pools.
Other automated chlorination systems
Liquid Chlorine Dosing Systems
Automated systems that dose liquid chlorine into the pool. These are more common in commercial or high-use setups but can be used for some residential pools.
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POOL CHLORINATORS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A pool chlorinator is a system that produces or doses chlorine into your pool water to keep it sanitised and safe for swimming.
A saltwater chlorinator converts dissolved pool salt into chlorine, helping keep your pool clean while reducing the need for manual chlorine dosing.
A chlorinator makes pool care easier by keeping chlorine levels more consistent, which helps prevent algae outbreaks and reduces bacteria in the water.
Yes - saltwater pools are still chlorine pools. The difference is the chlorine is generated automatically from salt, rather than added manually.
Yes. Saltwater chlorinators are extremely popular in Australia because they’re convenient, reliable, and suit Australian backyard pools and warm summer conditions.
Most pools need the chlorinator running around 6-10 hours per day, and longer during summer or periods of heavy pool use.
Most saltwater pools run at around 4,000-6,000 ppm, depending on the chlorinator model. Always check your chlorinator requirements and test salt levels before topping up.
This can happen due to low salt levels, a dirty cell, incorrect pool chemistry, low stabiliser (cyanuric acid), or not running the pump long enough.
If your chlorinator shows low output, poor chlorine production, or visible calcium build-up on the plates, it may need cleaning.
Most chlorinator cells last around 3-7 years in Australian conditions, depending on water balance, maintenance, and usage.