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The salt generally used for pools is common salt or sodium chloride.
there is a new system coming onto the market that uses magnesium and potassium chloride however I would not suggest using these in conjunction with a sodium chloride system as I don't know what will happen if you do.
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What kind of salt do you use for your saltwater pump on your swimming pool?
sodium chloride
Does adding salt in vases prevent mosquito breeding?
Mosquitoes cannot breed in saltwater. However, adding table salt to vases will likely not hinder or prevent mosquitoes from breeding. You must use the kind of salt found in saltwater environments.
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
Is the chlorine produced in saltwater pool any different from a health or environmental perspective than chlorine used in chlorine pool?
salt water pools don't use chlorine salts, they are bromine salts. So yes, saltwater pool are better for you.
How con you use salt water?
you can use it in pools that is one
What do we use salt to?
Salt is put into swimming pools so that the water from the pool can be run through a salt water chlorinator which produces chlorine to disinfect the pools water.
What do we use salt?
Salt is put into Swimming Pools so that the water from the pool can be run through a salt water chlorinator which produces chlorine to disinfect the pools water.
Is the salt used in a saltwater swimming pool the same as a water softner?
You can use either type of salt, but the salt for pools is better because it dissolves very quickly. 40 lbs bags cost around $6 at major home improvement chains. It is highly recommended to use nothing but pool salt for chlorine generated pools. YOU CAN NOT USE "EITHER" TYPE OF SALT!!! To save a few cents per bag of salt will cost you an arm and a leg in repairs to damaged equipment ( salt generator). Swimming pools and related equipment do not do well when you cut corners on cost. You may be able to do it on a few items but in the long run it will end up costing you more. USE WHAT IS RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER OF THE SALT SYSTEM !
What do people use to clean pools insted of chlorine?
They can use salt or chlorine but most people choose salt
Can you use table salt to make saltwater for fish?
no it is iodized, and will be toxic.
What is the ratio of salt to water to make saltwater for a saltwater tank?
it depends on the brand of salt you use you need to make a batch of saltwater for yourself and find out the measurements, my brand is 2 3/4 cups salt into 5 gallons of water for a 1.024 SG.
What kind of salt do you put in your fish tanks?
If you are using salt to help treat an illness, then you will need aquarium salt or epsom salt; if it's for a saltwater tank, then it's marine salt.In either case, never use table salt as the iodine will kill your fish
