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not salt water, but its better for your health!
Salt is not a pool cleaner, it is usually there to make chlorine via a "salt system"
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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.
Can I chlorinate the salt water in my pool after my chlorinator died?
Yes, you can dio without the chlorinator. You can leave it in place, without tables, or you can disconnect and remove it, whichever you prefer. The saline system will produce all of the sanitizer (chlorine) your pool requires (provided it is the correct size for your pool).
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.
Does salt water pool dry skin like chlorine pool?
Yes if you are using a chlorinator. salt is sodium chloride and the chlorinator converts it to sodium hypo-chloride which is chlorine.
Where can you get the salt from for your pool salt chlorinator system?
Most pool shops carry it and some department stores and hardwares
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 chemicals do you use with a salt chlorinator?
The same as any other pool.
How much salt do I initially add to change over to salt water pool?
That depends on the Chlorinator you intend to use and the size of the pool it would be wise to seek advise from the manufacturer of the chlorinator or the outlet from which you bought it. Saltwater pools use dissolved salt (3000-6000 ppm
What do I need to maintain a Saltwater pool?
Lots of pool salt, some acid, a little sunscreen, and a good automatic cleaner. Plus a salt water chlorinator.
Where can one purchase a salt chlorinator?
In order to purchase a salt chlorinator you can visit almost any pool supply store near you. Also there is a very large variety you can buy online from various sources.
Will switching from chlorine chemical system to a salt water system ruin pool?
No A salt water pool is in fact also chlorine pool, the difference being that with a salt water pool a salt water chlorinator converts the salt that is in the water into chlorine gas which is then dissolved into the water while the filter is running. the conversion wont have any adverse effects on the pool.
Do you have to buy a salt chlorine generator to have a salt water pool?
Yes. The salt is run through a chlorinator that changes the salt to chlorine. It won't do it by itself so you have to buy the generator to do this.
