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If you are adding salt to a salt water pool with a salt water chlorination system and the TDS level does not go up then the problem probably lies with the chlorination system not working (the electrolysis unit or power supply).
Adding salt directly to the pool will increase the TDS (Total Dissolved Salts) concentration of the water.
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∙ 15y agoIf you are asking about a salt swimming pool as opposed to a traditional chlorinated one...the salt level does not go up, it remains constant through a natural chemical process
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Is a salt water or chlorine pool better?
A Salt water pool is a chlorine pool. The difference is that in the case of a saltwater pool there is a chlorinater fited inline that converts the salt into chlorine automaticaly, Meaning that you don't have to purchace any chlorine to keep up chlorine levels.
Why the salt level goes up by itself in the pool?
mabye cause the people that go in the pool (WARNING= dont drink pool water
Can you use ocean water in swimming pool to top it up?
It is not recommended to use salt water to top up your pool even if you are using an salt chlorine generator.The average salt content in a "salt pool" is between 2500-4500 parts per million (ppm) and should remain in this level range constantly.The salt content of seawater is 35,000. If you added a significant amount of salt water, you would be raising the salt content to unsafe levels that would cause corrosion and staining.If you are using regular chlorine to sanitize your pool it's still not recommended because you will still be introducing very high levels of salt to your pool chemistry that would lead to the same problems.I hope this helps. For more information on salt water pool systems visit saltwaterpoolandspa.com
How can you remove stains from wood chips in a salt system pool?
My experience is that the stains will go away by themselves, through the effects of the chlorination of the water. Does not matter if the pool is a salt pool or fresh water pool. If the pool has a plaster finish, brushing the stains with a wire pool brush will speed up the process.
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.
Is it safe to drain a salt water pool into the ground?
I don't see why not. However, most plants cannot tolerate high levels of salt, so you may wind up killing your lawn or other local vegetation. Additional answer: yes, it is safe to drain a salt water pool into the ground. Refer to posts on draining a pool in general before you attempt this. The concentration of salt in a salt water pool is slightly saline, at about 2700-3400ppm as opposed to the ocean which is at 35000ppm. Certain plants/animals can obviously tolerate salt water better than others, so you may have some issues, but in general the levels should be low enough not to cause too many problems./
How do you remove salt from pool?
The pool or system was not started up properly. Those white deposits are most likely calcium carbonate. How long ago did this happen? What type of finish ~ plaster, vinyl, fiberglass? Ken
How do you hook up saltwater pump to an intex pool?
how do you hook up the cleaner to salt water pool pump
How do you reduce the salt levels in a salt generated pool system?
first you find out how much is required. there is a floating device that will tell you how strong the concentration of salt is. then you simply toss the required salt into the water, it will lay there for a while and slowly dissolve.
Can you add salt with anti caking agent to a saltwater pool?
I have never heard of using an anti caking agent with salt. Are you using the right type of salt - - swimming pool salt is the only salt to be used in a swimming pool - NO OTHER. The proper salt to be used will readily dissolve as it is poured into the pool. The salt does need to be brushed as it settles to the bottom of the pool. Have you done that? Did you read the instructions on the proper start-up procedures? k
Would you ever need to put chlorine in a salt water pool?
chlorine is generated from salt by a process called electrolysis. The salt water passes through an electrically charged cell. this process physically separates the "sodium chloride" molecule, which produces chlorine.
What are the major benefits of salt water pools over chlorinated ones?
== == SALT WATER POOLS ARE CHLORINATED POOLS. The difference is that the chlorine is added or manufactured automatically -- you do not have to physically add chlorine by hand daily or weekly. You also get a more even distribution of that chemical being added. However, you do have to monitor and maintain your equipment and test the chemicals periodically -- at minimum - weekly because of other chemical factors in water balance. k== == Salt water pools are also chlorinated pools. The chlorinator converts the salt into chlorine and keeps the levels at a constant. The benefit is that you don't have to keep adding chemicals like a traditional pool. We installed a salt pool four months ago and love it. Once you get the levels of salt right it is virtually maintenance free.
