Astral VX9T Salt Water Chlorinator Astral

Salt water chlorination is now an accepted norm rather than the new kid on the block. The Astral Hurlcon VX Chlorinator delivers the naturally relaxing feel of salt water in your pool whilst ensuring that it is clean and healthy for you and your family.

The VX Chlorinator is an automatic sanitation system that gives you a superior clean over chemical chlorination. The system converts salt water into a user friendly chlorine without irritating your skin or creating a harsh odour.
 

Features of the Astral Hurlcon VX Chlorinator include:

• Chlorine output per hour: 30gms
• Durable construction;
• Self-cleaning using intelligent analysis that extends the life of the unit;
• Easy to use touch pad (control chlorine, filter cleaning and more) and timer controls;
• Control the levels of chorine in your pool at all times;
• Isolate your pool from your spa for accurate sanitizing;
• Minimal backwashing for greater efficiency;
• Program optional extended operation with the push of a button;
• Designed to cope with Australia’s harshest conditions – IP X5 weather protection, fine mesh screens and a long life cooling fan to help seal and cool critical electronic components;
• The VX Chlorinator is ideal for use with AstralPool’s unique Acqua Therepé minerals;
• Fully automated when connected to the AstralPool Viron Connect Pool and Spa Automation System;
• 5 sizes available to help you match your needs;
• Manufacturer’s warranty: 5 year warranty on the cell and 5 year pro rata on the power pack.
   

The Astral Hurlcon VX Chlorinator helps you to enjoy your pool more by ensuring that the water is clean and crystal clear at all times. Intelligent operation makes sure that you are in control of the Hurlcon Chlorinator at all times.

Salt Water Chlorinator Installation Overview:

Installing a salt water chlorinator is an interesting DIY project which just requires a bit of elbow grease and familiarity with some basic tools. 

For NEW salt water chlorinator installations: 

• Raise the salt levels in your pool to the recommended levels and allow to circulate for at least 8 hours. Don’t forget to balance your water. 
• Turn off all power to your pool and close off any valves after your pump.
• Measure off area for salt cell installation with included template. 
• Measure again. 
• With a hand saw, cut off area, smooth the edges with sandpaper and attach the included unions and plumbing accessories. 
• Mount the power box / control box on the wall and attach all of the wires and leads as per the user manual. 
• Open up all the valves and turn on the pump to allow water to enter the cell. Turn on your power box / control box and apply any settings as required. 

For more information on converting your regular pool to a salt water pool, you can check out our extensive guide here. (Don’t worry, it will open in a new window)

For REPLACEMENT salt water chlorinator installations: 

• Turn off all power to your pool and close off any valves after your pump.
• Measure off area for salt cell installation with included template. If your new salt cell is shorter than your current salt cell, you may need to install new pipes from your pump or heater. 
• If your new salt cell is longer than your current one, then no problem, simply measure again. 
• With a hand saw, cut off area, smooth the edges with sandpaper and attach the included unions and plumbing accessories. 
• Remove the old power box / control box.
• Mount the power box / control box on the wall and attach all of the wires and leads as per the user manual. 
• Open up all the valves and turn on the pump to allow water to enter the cell. Turn on your power box / control box and apply any settings as required.