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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.
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.
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.
What is salt used for?
For Swimming Pools, salt is used as a substitute for chlorine.
Is chlorine used in pools?
Yes. Chlorine is used to prevent the growth of algae. Some pools use salt.
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.
How can you make your pool saline and not chlorine?
There is a common misconception that salt water swimming pools are chlorine free. Salt used in pools is "sodium chloride" When the salt water goes thru the generator the chlorine is released.
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.
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 !
