Salt Water Chlorination Frequently Asked Questions.
From time to time it may become necessary to add some manufactured chlorine to the pool. This may be due to heavy rain or if the chlorine level needs to be shocked back up due to a contamination. We check chlorine levels regularly to insure the proper chlorine level.
Yes. The salt system allows you to negotiate lower maintenance costs since you do not have to use manufactured chlorine. You will save over $1,000 a year in expenses by switching to salt water chlorination.
Annual running costs for salt-water pools cost less than half that of a manufactured chlorine pool because salt is so inexpensive.
No. Salt does not evaporate (even when water does). Many pools that are large and not deep evaporates water faster than a deeper, smaller pool, resulting in a faster loss of manufactured chlorine. A saltwater pool is perfect for a shallow larger pool that evaporates water faster during hot summer months when we get less rain [...]
We add granulated salt (it looks a lot like table salt, but without any additives) to the pool strictly according to the salt system manufacturer. Salt will be poured into the deep end of the pool. The salt quickly dissolves in the pool water and is then circulated through the main drains into the pump [...]
No. Low levels of salt have relatively insignificant corrosive effects on pool fittings and equipment.
The salt we put into your pool strictly follows the manufacturer s specifications. The manufacturer suggests salt that is an evaporated, granulated, food quality, non-iodized salt. The salt is purchased from a commercial pool supplier experienced in salt water chlorination systems such as Leslie s pool supply.
Yes, and this is another benefit of the salt system. Research shows most swimmers appreciate the soft feel of water in a salt system pool.
Yes. Since the salt water system creates chlorine, the water is still blue and also very clear. This salt system will give your pool the best water quality you have ever seen.
No. The concentration of salt in the pool water is approximately 1/10 of the level in the ocean and is below the level of taste for most people. This level of salt is equivalent to 1 teaspoon of salt in a gallon of water.