Device Basics Archives - Equine Salt Systems https://equinesalt.com/category/device-basics/ Dry salt therapy for horse and equine optimal health and performance Mon, 24 Mar 2025 15:37:38 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://equinesalt.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Device Basics Archives - Equine Salt Systems https://equinesalt.com/category/device-basics/ 32 32 212992871 Products You Need Prior to your First Salt Treatment https://equinesalt.com/products-you-need-prior-to-your-first-salt-treatment/ Sun, 19 May 2024 16:34:44 +0000 https://www.equinesalt.com/?p=4872 There are a few products new owners need to have in order to start using the machine. SALT – Pharmaceutical Grade Salt is available here:  Click here to purchase 99.5% Pure Salt for Equine HaloGenerators  Or at Amazon: 5 lbs of Pharma Salt for Halogenerator: https://amzn.to/3oaacv7 22 lbs of Pharma Salt for Halogenerator: https://amzn.to/3IrZYge CROCKPOT – please purchase a small crockpot that you will use to warm/dry the salt prior to use. When the salt is dry it works best.  Buy something like this: Crock-Pot SCR151 1-1/2-Quart Round Manual Slow Cooker, Black              CORDLESS VACUUM HANDHELD – Once we brush any loose salt we want to vacuum it up and keep it away from the machine as salt can be corrosive. This is a good choice: GeeMo Handheld Vacuum Cleaner 8500PA Wet Dry Powerful Cyclonic Suction Lightweight Quick Charge Vacuum Cleaner Cordless for Home&Car X4 CANNED COMPRESSED AIR – can help you really remove accumulated salt from hard to reach places. Falcon Dust-Off Electronics Compressed Gas Duster 10 oz (4 Pack) [New Improved Version] EXTENSION CORD – It’s always a good idea to have an extension cord so that you can keep the machine close to the horse. The hose we supply is 7-9 feet long and provides for adequate movement by the horse’s head. If the machine is too far from the horse there is a chance the horse’s movement can knock the machine over. The extension cord allows you the flexibility to put the machine in just the right place.  

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  • EXTENSION CORD – It’s always a good idea to have an extension cord so that you can keep the machine close to the horse. The hose we supply is 7-9 feet long and provides for adequate movement by the horse’s head. If the machine is too far from the horse there is a chance the horse’s movement can knock the machine over. The extension cord allows you the flexibility to put the machine in just the right place.
AmazonBasics 16/3 Vinyl Outdoor Extension Cord, Orange, 25 Foot

 

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]]> 4872 In-Wall Installation and Maintenance Video for the HaloFX Salt Therapy Machine for Horses https://equinesalt.com/in-wall-installation-video-for-the-halofx-salt-therapy-machine-for-horses/ Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:50:43 +0000 https://www.equinesalt.com/?p=4868 If you are interested in building a salt room for horses, the best option for you is to install a HaloFX Salt Therapy Machine in a small side room adjacent to the room or trailer or float in which you will treat your horse. Some of the benefits of a salt room over the portable machine: Treat more than one horse at at time if you have a trailer or a room with a divider between the horses Treat skin issues as well as respiratory Can treat regardless of the weather since you can lower humidity with an air conditioner or dehumidifier in a side room Horses do not have to wear a mask – note that only a small number of horses have issues with a mask Importance of a Side Room Having a side room or trailer with a dressing room converted for salt is the proper set up for effective salt treatment. This allows you to condition the air with an air conditioner and lower the humidity in the room and therefore the air being brought into the unit. Under 70% humidity is essential for salt therapy, below 55% is ideal. With an air conditioning unit in the small side room, you can cost-effectively create low humidity air for highly effective salting. This also keeps the salt away from the machine and the A/C unit which reduces and can reduce corrosion which happens when salt is near metal parts. VIDEO: Mount Unit on the Wall with Small Cut Out Watch this video and see how easy it is to install and maintain the HaloFX unit.

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]]> If you are interested in building a salt room for horses, the best option for you is to install a HaloFX Salt Therapy Machine in a small side room adjacent to the room or trailer or float in which you will treat your horse. Some of the benefits of a salt room over the portable machine:

  1. Treat more than one horse at at time if you have a trailer or a room with a divider between the horses
  2. Treat skin issues as well as respiratory
  3. Can treat regardless of the weather since you can lower humidity with an air conditioner or dehumidifier in a side room
  4. Horses do not have to wear a mask – note that only a small number of horses have issues with a mask

Importance of a Side Room

Having a side room or trailer with a dressing room converted for salt is the proper set up for effective salt treatment. This allows you to condition the air with an air conditioner and lower the humidity in the room and therefore the air being brought into the unit. Under 70% humidity is essential for salt therapy, below 55% is ideal. With an air conditioning unit in the small side room, you can cost-effectively create low humidity air for highly effective salting.

This also keeps the salt away from the machine and the A/C unit which reduces and can reduce corrosion which happens when salt is near metal parts.

VIDEO: Mount Unit on the Wall with Small Cut Out

Watch this video and see how easy it is to install and maintain the HaloFX unit.

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