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What are the hazards from a salt water chlorine system?
Aside from the fact that chlorine is a corrosive substance there is no particular risk involved.
What better salt system or chlorine?
A salt system makes chlorine, that's what its there for.
Is the salt or chlorine more abrasive for your skin?
Chlorine is typically more abrasive for the skin compared to salt. Chlorine can strip the natural oils from your skin and cause dryness or irritation, especially with prolonged exposure in swimming pools. Salt can have exfoliating properties but in moderation, it is less harsh on the skin compared to chlorine.
Can I Mix salt in a chlorine pool?
Yes, you can add salt to a chlorine pool to create a saltwater pool system. This salt is converted into chlorine through the process of electrolysis, providing a more natural and softer water experience compared to traditional chlorine pools. Be sure to follow manufacturer instructions for the appropriate salt levels and use a saltwater generator to convert the salt into chlorine.
Is a chlorine system or a salt water system the best for a lined pool?
A salt system IS a chlorine system. Chlorine is still the sanitizer. The salt system is there so a chlorine generator can make the chlorine from the salt instead of you having to deal with it. There is no such thing as "best", only tradeoffs. A salt system is expensive even if you break it down per year (with initial and replacement costs). However much less maintenance. A salt system IS perfectly safe for a vinyl, or any type, pool.
You currently have an above ground pool using a Baquacil not chlorine based system Can you convert this system to salt without problems?
You first have to convert the pool to a chlorine system As a salt water system is a chlorine system.
Does salt water rust a nail faster than normal water?
Yes, because the chlorine ion is corrosive.
Can you add chlorine if you have a salt system?
Yes you can
What are bad effects for melting ice with salt?
The ion chlorine from NaCl or CaCl2 is corrosive for metals (all type of vehicles) or roads.
What is better - healthier - a UV light source for sanitizing or a Salt Water Chlorinator?
A salt water pool is a chlorine pool, part of the salt is converted into chlorine electronically. I have found that regardless of the disinfection system used in a pool that the use of chlorine is the easiest and most reliable. The beauty with salt is the water fees better and you don't have to store and handle chlorine which is corrosive at best and explosive at worst. These day you can even go shopping for the type of salt you wish to use to benefit your health and the gardens around the pool.
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.
Can you switch from chlorine to a saltwater system just by installing a chlorine generator and adding salt?
Yes, you can switch from chlorine to a saltwater system by installing a chlorine generator, also known as a saltwater chlorinator, and adding salt to your pool. The chlorine generator will convert the salt into chlorine to sanitize the water, eliminating the need for manual chlorine additions. Make sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper installation and salt levels.
