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You are still typically using a salt-water generator to generate chlorine for most saltwater pools, so you are effectively still using chlorine. In effect, chlorine is still the sanitizer. You still need to pay for and haul salt and you typically need to replace a cell every 3-5 years at a cost of about $800. Then there are the potential harmful health effects of chlorine and corrosion to your pool and pool equipment.
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∙ 16y agoIve used a salt (Sodium chloride) water pool for years and have alway thought they were great the only thing you need to make sure of when you have it set up is that the unit is big enough for the pool other wise you will be adding chlorine from time to time or have to run it constantly.
I have changed the system now to a different ecologically more responsible type of salt (Magnesium Chloride and Potassium chloride) That along with using recycled fused silicon dioxide (glass) in the sand filter has led to the cleanest water I have ever seen in the pool. As well as the best feeling water you can actually water the garden with the backwash because its good for it.
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∙ 15y agoThat is a very unusual question! Anything in this world has pluses and minuses. When it comes to salt water pools the pluses are more, but here to the best of my knowledge are the minuses. The pH will climb up. About once a week you will have to add some pH decreaser. The Stabilizer has to be maintained between 50-70 ppm. It will have to be added about once every 30-60 days. You lose salt with the addition of fresh water, i.e. rain snow tap or well water. About every 3-5 years you will have to replace the electrolytic cell usually about 350-600 dollars. The salt can have a negative effect on the stainless steel handrails, ladders and associated bolts. Salt generation is the best thing since chlorine tablet feeders it makes taking care of the pool very simple and the salt water is great for your skin and it feels great.
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∙ 16y ago1.) - When you add chlorine to the water, it will crystallize, forming the NaCl compound. 2.) - In most cases, the cost to haul saltwater to your pool would be prohibitive.
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How do you convert a fresh water pool to a salt water pool?
Add salt
Can you use salt and chlorine in your pool?
Yes as a mater of fact that is what salt water pool normally is. With a salt water pool there is a electronic salt water chlorinator installed that uses the salt in the water to create chlorine. However if you don't have a salt water chlorinator and prefer the feeling of a salt water pool then there is no reason not to add salt to the pool as well as keeping up the chlorine yourself.
What are disadvantages of water?
Disadvantages of water Well there is really a disadvantage to water besides it doesn't have a taste compared to other drinks e.g. orange juice, one disadvantage of water depends on the type your drinking such as salt water can kill you if you drink and excessive amount and pool water contains chlorine which is a chemical that will make you sick and like the salt water taking in a lot can kill.
Do you ad salt to a salt water pool?
No. salt water is salt water. it already has salt in it
Can you convert a painted pool into a salt water pool?
Simply put any pool can be a salt water pool, even an above ground pool.
Can you make your own saltwater by just adding salt into your pool and if so how much salt and what type of salt should you use?
No you will not have a salt water pool. yes you will have salt water but the actual electronic plates found in a genrator converts the salt in the water to chlorine to sanitize the pool water. A: You have to have the mechanical device to produce the chlorine in a salt pool. THE SALT A MEANS TO PRODUCE CHLORINE FOR YOUR POOL!
Does a salt water pool or a chlorinated pool attract more mosquitoes?
stagnet or still water attracts mosquitos weather salt brackish or chlorine Not your pool. A salt water pool IS a chlorinated pool if the system is working properly.
How do you change to salt water?
How to change to salt water pool
Will a salt water pool freeze at the same rate as a regular pool?
salt water does provide a lower degree of freezing temperature but the normal amount in a salt water pool is so low that the answer is "not enough to make a difference". Protect your pool and equipment from freezing as you would if it weren't a salt water pool
What is a fresh water swimming pool?
A fresh water swimming pool is a swimming pool that does not use a saltwater chlorinator. A pool that used a salt water chlorinator has salt added to it to so that a salt water chlorinator can electronically convert part of the salt into chlorine. A fresh water pool has chlorine added to it directly either manually or Automatically.
How do you salt a pool?
simply buy the required amount of salt for the pool from a pool shop or other salt supplier and and toss it in the water.
Can salt evaporate with pool water?
No. The salt is left behind in the pool , with the salt concentration becoming higher.
