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This compound is sodium hypochlorite - NaClO.

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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.


How can you make your pool saline and not chlorine?

To make your pool saline and not chlorine, you would install a saltwater chlorinator system. This system uses salt to produce chlorine through the process of electrolysis, eliminating the need to manually add chlorine to the pool. Saltwater pools are often preferred for their milder chlorine levels and potential cost savings in the long run.


Salt system for your pool do you use table salt for it and where can you buy this in bulk?

The salt that isnormally used in salt water pools is Sodium Chloride. and this is the same as table salt. However rather then going to the grocery shop for it you will find that pool shops and some hardware and department stores Cary bags of the stuff. If you go to a pool shop take a sample of water and the size of the pool with you along with the type of saltwater chlorinator you have and they will be able to let you know how much you need.


Where salt come from?

The salt used in swiming pools (sodium chloride) usually comes from the ocean. There is a new type of salts being used for its health benefits whcha are potasium and magnesuim chloride. The salt used in swiming pools (sodium chloride) usually comes from the ocean. There is a new type of salts being used for its health benefits whcha are potasium and magnesuim chloride.


Is chlorine used in pools?

Yes. Chlorine is used to prevent the growth of algae. Some pools use salt.


What are bromine chlorine and salt water pool cleaners?

Bromine is an additive that you put in a pool to sanitize the water. Chlorine is an additive that you put in a pool to sanitize the water. Salt is added to some pools to allow it to be converted electronically to chlorine with a salt water chlorinator.


Do salt water pools require anode rods to prevent corrosion of metal pool parts?

Ive never heard of them being used before in salt water pools.


What is pool cell?

Used for salt water pools, it uses salt to create chlorine... here is a more advanced answer.. from me. .. The chlorine generator (also known as salt cell, salt generator, salt chlorinator) uses electrolysis in the presence of dissolved salt (NaCl) to produce hypochlorous acid (HCIO) and sodium hypochlorite (NaClO), which are the sanitizing agents already commonly used in swimming pools. As such, a saltwater pool is not actually chlorine-free; it simply utilizes a chlorine generator instead of direct addition of chlorine.


Can pool test strips be used in salt water and chlorine pools?

Yes, pool test strips can be used in both salt water and chlorine pools. However, it's important to choose test strips specifically designed for the type of pool you have, as the chemical compositions can differ. While most strips will measure chlorine levels accurately, saltwater pools may require strips that also test for salt levels. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for best results.


What type of chloride is used swimming pools?

chlorine.


What type of salt should you use for a salt pool?

Up until recently The salt used in sat water pools was Sodium chloride However there is now also a system available that used Magnesium and Potassium chloride which is better for you and the environment you can water the yard with the backwash without killing the garden


What is salt mainly used for today?

Salt is used for lots of things, but is mainly used for melting ice on paths in winter, cleaning swimming pools, and for fish tanks. E.