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Firstly, if you choose to convert your pool to the salt-water (saline) system, you will not need to drain the pool as often as if you were manually chlorinating the pool. Secondly, the mild salinity of the water is probably less than the salinity of the ground-water in your area. I do not know of any common plants, grass etc which would be harmed by the 3000-4500ppm salinity of your pool water.
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∙ 15y agoPeriodically, in most parts of the country, this is a good thing from time to time...
Typically every 3 swim seasons or so is a decent gauge, however, use more precise variables to confirm such as TDS or the calcium count in the water.
Ideally, TDS should not exceed 1500 PPM. Calcium hardness levels should not exceed about 350 PPM.
Over time, water can become stubborn or nonreactive to what you're adding...so, one is forced to add more chemicals to generate the same result.
Hope this helps.
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Can you change a chlorinated pool to salt water with out draining it?
Yes there is no need to drain a chlorinated pool to change it to salt water pool all you have to do is add the salt install the new equipment and run it as usual.
Apart from Salt and a Pump what else do you need to run a salt pool?
You need a salt water chlorinator. A salt water chlorinator is an electronic devise that converts the salt in the water from the pool into chlorine gas that is then absorbed into the water.
What do you do if you have too much salt in your swimming pool?
Drain some water out, a little at a time, and add fresh water.
Why do they drain the salt water pool on a cruise ship when coming to port?
to keep drunks from peeing in it....
Is it all right to drain pool water into a retention pond?
Yes there is nothing wrong with that. That way it can be reused in the pool if required or for the garden etc. That is assuming it is not a salt water pool.
Do you really need a salt water generator for your salt water pool?
Yes, as the generator creates the sanitizer for the pool, just throwing salt in it won't do anything
Do you need to worry about the salt ppm during the winter months in a salt water pool?
Not if the pool is closed and winterized.
How do you vacuum your salt water pool?
You can vacuum a salt water pool the same way you would a non salt water pool. If you are vacuuming on the filter setting, your filter will help to clean the debris out of the pool. If you are dealing with a very dirty pool and use the waste setting, you will be wasting some of the water from the pool in the process. Depending on how much water you take out and need to refill, you will most likely need to add some salt back in to get your salt level back to normal operating levels.
What pool supplies do you need for a salt water pool?
If your chlorinator is keeping up with the chlorine required all you usually need is hydrochloric/mercuric acid to keep the acid level right. At least that's all I have had to put in my pool over the last few years aside from the odd botle of algaecide.
how to drain water from pool?
Just backwash until it is at the level you would like it to be. Or get a floating swimming pool skimmer ond take advantage of the free water and save on pool salt if you have a saltwater chlorinator.
Should you drain a salt water pool that has been left unattended for several years?
no it should be perfectly fine. the salt actualy acts as cleaner for the pool by killing the bacteria. in the years left unattended
How do you convert a fresh water pool to a salt water pool?
Add salt
