Could a salt water pool system eat the pool heater?

Answer 1

Salt Harming EquipmentA salt system can harm the equipment in a "runaway chlorine" environment which can be common if the unit isn't operated properly or if water isn't tested and balanced regularly. In a runaway chlorine environment, the chlorine created by the salt system could potential dissolve the heat exchanger in a heater in a couple of days.

The salt can also be harder on the pump seals and the salt corrodes motors and equipment in the case of leaks.

Answer 2

Yes, if you are using just what is called an element type heater, that is not encased in glass.

The most probable cause for the water to "eat" your heater would be the water chemistry --low pH and/or total alkalinity -- not the salt. Most swimming pool heaters have a copper heat exchanger located over the burner box. Copper is highly susceptible to acidic or alkaline conditions.

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Answer 3

Yes, a salt-water pool is the same as a Chlorine pool, therefore a heater is safe to use on a salt generator. There are two things to look out for with a heater: 1) pH can wreck havoc on the heater core, so always maintain a proper pH level in the pool and 2) the heater will release more metals into the water over time than a non heated pool. With a heater I always recommend a sequesting agent (I.e. metal control) on a weekly dose. Other than keeping your salt levels up around 2000-3000 ppm and proper water balance and care, you should have no problem! Russell Recreational Aquatics Specialist

Answer 4

You can heat a saltwater pool. Options for heating your saltwater pool include solar heating, electric heating, and gas heating.

Answer 5

no