Know Exactly How Much
Salt Your Pool Needs
Match your Water TechniX test strip to our visual guide, and we'll instantly calculate how many bags of salt to add. No guesswork. No over-dosing.
Two Steps to Crystal Clear Water
Select your pool size, match your test strip reading, and we'll calculate the exact amount of salt you need.
*Calibrated to Water TechniX chlorinator requirements (optimal: 4000 ppm). Always check your unit's manual.
How big is your pool?
We need your pool volume to calculate how many bags you need.
⏱️ How to test correctly:
1. Fill a small cup with 1cm of pool water.
2. Dip your Water TechniX salt strip, then wait 4 minutes.
3. Hold the strip next to the bars below and tap your match.
Select your salt level to see how many bags you need.
Salt Levels: Finding the Sweet Spot
The Salt Pool Maintenance Kit
Two products every salt pool owner needs — the right test strip and a clean cell.
Recommended Salt Chlorinators
Modern, efficient, and built for Australian conditions. Both AXis units run at lower salt levels — saving you money every season.
How to Convert Your Salt Pool to Minerals
Silky smooth water, reduced skin irritation, and a more relaxing swim. It's easier than you think.
Check Compatibility
All salt chlorinators are compatible with minerals. Check your unit's manual for the correct PPM range to be safe.
Dosage Guide
Start Up: 3 × 10kg bags per 10,000L.
Maintenance: 20–30 kg every 3 months. Test regularly — this is a guide only.
Enjoy the Benefits
Over time, as you top up with minerals, your pool transforms into a therapeutic experience with softer, gentler water.
Recommended Mineral Blends
Don't Forget the Basics
Even with perfect salt, you still need balanced pH and a clean filter.
Pro Tips from Our Pool Experts
⏳ Don't Test Right Away
After adding salt, run your pump for 24 hours before testing. Salt needs time to fully dissolve and circulate evenly through the water.
🌧️ Test After Rain
Rain dilutes your pool. Test your salt level after any significant rainfall and top up as needed to prevent your chlorinator from shutting off.
🧹 Clean Your Cell Quarterly
Calcium builds up on the cell plates over time. Even with perfect salt levels, a clogged cell produces little chlorine. Clean it every 3 months.
🧂 Add Salt in the Shallows
Pour salt into the shallow end with the pump running. Brush until dissolved — never allow undissolved salt to sit on the pool floor for long.
What Our Customers Say
"Used the calculator and added exactly the right amount of salt first go. No wasted bags. Chlorinator is humming along perfectly now."
"The test strips are so easy to read with this guide. I was using standard strips before and wondering why my chlorinator kept alarming — completely different product!"
"Added the cell cleaner as recommended and suddenly my chlorinator started working properly again. Saved me from buying a new cell. Great advice."
Salt Water Pool Questions
Salt Level Fine but No Chlorine?
It Might Be Your Cell.
If your salt tests at the right level but your chlorinator still isn't producing chlorine, a worn-out cell is almost always the culprit. We stock replacement cells for all major brands.