Zodiac - eXO® iQ LS 18 R Low-Salt Chlorinator – 18 g/h - WW000335

Zodiac – eXO® iQ LS 18 R Low-Salt Chlorinator – 18 g/h

The Zodiac eXO® iQ LS 18 R is a low-salt salt chlorinator with a nominal chlorine production of 18 g/h, for pools up to 70 m³. It works at a recommended salt level of 2 g/l.

How the low-salt chlorinator works

The eXO® iQ LS is a smart salt chlorinator that produces chlorine from the salt in the pool water by electrolysis. The LS version is the low-salt variant of the eXO® iQ and runs at a lower recommended salt level than a standard chlorinator.

The cell electrodes clean themselves through polarity reversal, which can be adjusted to every 2 to 8 hours. The manufacturer rates the working life of the cells at 10 000 h.

Three operating modes are available: Normal, Boost and Low. Low mode, also used as cover mode, can be adjusted from 0 to 30%. Cover mode reduces chlorination while the electric pool cover is closed and can be started automatically or manually.

Screen, control and connectivity

The chlorinator has a large TFT colour screen with a 12-line colour display and a colour-coded status overview. The menus are available in 13 languages.

Built-in Wi-Fi lets you view and change settings for your pool equipment remotely through the manufacturer’s smartphone app. If the Wi-Fi signal at the unit is weak, a Wi-Fi extender may be needed.

Pool equipment control and optional modules

Besides chlorination, the unit can control other pool equipment from a single box, and the settings can be programmed in advance:

• filtration pump, single-speed or variable-speed
• heating, with temperature setpoint and heating priority
• lighting, with colour control for AstralPool and Zodiac LED lights
• other devices on the auxiliary outputs

The chlorinator can be extended with plug-and-play modules. The optional pH Link module regulates pH, and the optional Dual Link module regulates both pH and ORP.

Built-in protection

Chlorine production stops automatically if there is no flow in the cell, and a mechanical flow sensor monitors this. A low-salt indicator light and a temperature sensor reduce production to protect the electrode, for example when the water is cold.

The unit runs on a 220-240 V / 50-60 Hz power supply.

Installation and care

Mounting, electrical connection and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified installer who has read the complete installation and service instructions. The plumbing is compatible with DN50 mm, DN63 mm, 1 ½” and 2” pipework.

Add salt to the pool before first start-up and keep the water balanced throughout the season, following the manufacturer’s instructions. Use a salt tester or test strip to check the salt level.