Pool Salt Chlorinator: Comparison of the Best

Do you want to automate your pool’s purification and achieve superior water quality? Choosing from the many chlorinators available on the market can be tricky. After exploring the criteria for selecting a salt chlorinator, discover our comparison of the best salt chlorinators to avoid any mistakes. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact our technical department.

Comparison of Swimming Pool Chlorinators

Salt Chlorinator for Above-Ground Pools – Poolex Turbo Salt

Our experts’ opinion : the Poolex Turbo Salt is an above-ground pool chlorinator that allows you to treat your pool with salt while automating the process.
Say goodbye to chlorine tablets in your skimmer, chlorine smells in the water, and irritated eyes!

• Ideal for an Above-Ground Pool or a Mini Pool from 10 to 30 m³
• 6 production levels
• Shock chlorination function (manual stop)
• Cover function: manual
• Warranty: 3 years – housing + cell

Evolyze SwimExpert pool chlorinator

Advice from our specialists: The Evolyze SwimExpert chlorinator remains our top choice this year. It undeniably offers the best value for money for pools with a volume of less than 70 m3. We appreciate its simple design which makes it particularly reliable, with components and electronics reduced to the basics. Furthermore, it is produced in France. The latest version of the device includes a “shutter function”, very useful for owners of automatic covers.

• Best value for money for pools up to 70 m3
• Design, manufacturing, and after-sales service in France
• Aquatylis self-cleaning cell (thanks to automatic polarity reversal every 4 hours)
• 6 production levels easily adjustable via a potentiometer
• Shock chloration function (manual stop available)
• Cover function: manual or automatic (for shutters via terminal block/dry contact)
• Flow detector integrated into the cell (automatic start as soon as the filtration pump begins)
• Warranty: 2 years

Bio-Pool Salt Pool chlorinator

Our expert opinion: The Salt Pool series from French manufacturer Bio-Pool presents a complete, reliable solution and offers excellent value for money. It is perfect for pools with a capacity of up to 40 m3. We appreciate the modernized design of the casing, which is more contemporary than previous versions. The Salt Pool chlorinator is designed in France and integrates all the features expected from mid-range equipment.

• Designed and manufactured in France
• Self-cleaning cell (automated polarity reversal)
• 6 production levels
• Shock chlorination function (manual stop)
• Cover option: manual or automatic (compatible with a pool shutter)
• Flow detector integrated into the cell, starts the device with the filtration pump
• Security systems: low water, excess salt, electrode wear
• Warranty: 2 years

Zodiac Gensalt OE chlorinator

Our expert opinion: The Zodiac GenSalt OE model is one of our best-sellers and is a worthy successor to the highly regarded Zodiac Ei. This device is simple, high-performing, and affordable, while maintaining Zodiac’s remarkable quality. Its varied features and its Quick Fix cell…

are truly valuable. The Zodiac GenSalt OE chlorinator quickly became a reference, notably because of its ease of installation and use.

• Simple, reliable, and economical Zodiac device
• Gensalt self-cleaning cell (thanks to automatic polarity reversal)
• Adjustable polarity reversal (2.5h or 5h)
• Very easy to install cell thanks to the Quick Fix system
• 5 production levels from 20% to 100%
• Shock chloration function (manual stop)
• Flow detector integrated into the cell (the device activates automatically when the filtration pump starts)
• Safety features: water shortage, conductivity (low salt, water too cold)
• Warranty: 2 years full and unconditional

AstralPool Sel Clear pool salt chlorinator

Our experts’ opinion: The AstralPool Sel Clear salt chlorinator is a device that is both simple and effective, benefiting from an excellent reputation after several years on the market. It is a safe choice that has evolved very little while offering constant reliability. Designed in France, it is offered at a very affordable price. It constitutes a simple and economical solution that is very appreciable. However, the L-shaped cell might not be suitable for all types of hydraulic installations and technical rooms, especially in case of renovation.

• Designed in France
• Sel Clear self-cleaning cell (by automatic polarity reversal)
• Adjustable polarity reversal (from 1h to 99h)
• 10 production levels from 10% to 100%
• Shock chloration function (manual stop)
• Roller shutter function (control via terminal block/dry contact)
• Flow detector available as an option
• Safety features: water shortage (with flow detector), conductivity (low salt, water too cold)
• Warranty: 2 years for the box, 3 years declining for the cell

AstralPool E-Next pool salt chlorinator

Our specialists’ opinion: The AstralPool E-Next salt chlorinator is the most recent model from the AstralPool brand. Its development is based on several years of expertise in salt chlorinators. Intended to offer easy use and optimal performance, this device is designed to appeal to the general public. Thanks to an integrated flow sensor, it operates completely autonomously, and its box has been specifically studied to adapt to various technical spaces due to its compactness. An additional asset, it offers a roller shutter function allowing for an automatic reduction in production.

• Made in Europe
• Self-cleaning cell (with automatic polarity reversal)
• Automatic polarity reversal
• 4 production levels (0% – 50% – 75% – 100%)
• Roller shutter function (control via terminal block/dry contact)
• Integrated flow detector (automatic stop in case of too low flow)
• Safety features: water shortage, conductivity (low salt, water too cold)
• Warranty: 2 years

Zodiac GenSalt OT pool chlorinator

Our expert opinion : The Zodiac GenSalt OT salt chlorinator successfully replaces the famous Zodiac TRi series. It represents the Premium and most complete version of the brand. Fortunately, it maintains the same quality standards. Just like its predecessor, it is adaptable and will provide optimal results with the optional Dual Link module. We particularly appreciate the new Quick Fix cell, which is more compact and much easier to install. Although the additional cost compared to a standard model is reasonable, a slightly higher budget will be needed to take full advantage of the device’s capabilities with its Dual Link module.

• High-end and adaptable Zodiac device (with optional Zodiac pH Link and Zodiac Dual Link modules)
• Quick Fix system: quick and easy cell installation on the pipework
• Self-cleaning cell (thanks to automatic polarity reversal)
• Adjustable polarity reversal (ranging from 2h to 8h, factory setting at 5h)
• 10 production levels from 0% to 100%)
• Boost function / shock chloration (with automatic shutdown after 24h)
• Low function / cover mode (reduced production): manual or automatic (for shutters with dry contact)
• Programmable clock to set operating time slots (timers)
• Safety features: water shortage detection, conductivity (insufficient salt, water too cold)
• Flow detector integrated into the cell (automatic activation of the device when the filtration pump starts)
• Warranty: 2 years global and unconditional