What type of salt do you use for your swimming pool?

Answer 1

Home Depot 50lb bags are $3.48 for the morton salt solar kiln dried at least in seattle Look for 99.8% pure Sodium Chloride (NaCl) without Iodine or the Anti-Caking additive, Yellow Prussiate of Soda (YPS). Iodine and YPS can cause a localized tint to the water or yellow staining on the cementitious finish if allowed to rest undissolved on the finish for extended periods of time. AutoSoft Plus™ is blended with the proper amount of stabilizer to maintain a proper level within the recommended range when added according to the salt chart on the box. Granular Salt, Table Salt, Solar Salt or Water Conditioner Pellets can also be used but will have different dissolve rates. If the salt you use contains Iodine or YPS, constant brushing will help the dissolve rate and prevent staining due to the additives in

the salt. Ensure that the salt you use contain a minimum purity of 99% Sodium Chloride (NaCl).

NOTE: Do not use Rock Salt due to its high levels of impurities.

Answer 2

Up to now the salt used in pools was sodium chloride. However there is a new system just on the market that uses Magnesium and Potassium chloride this stuff is good for your health and the back wash is actually good for the garden.

Answer 3

You should use Sodium Chloride Salt that is greater than 99% pure. It is common food quality salt or water softener salt and usually available in 40-80lb bags. You can also use water softener pellets but we find that they take a while longer to dissolve. Most important Do Not use rock salt, salt with yellow prussiat of soda or with caking additives or iodized salt. Also be careful when adding salt to the pool as you don't want to over do it as you will have to dilute or add water to the pool bring the chlorine levels down which can be a hassle if you are a well user. For more pool info visit www.prospectpoolsllc.com/blog

Answer 4

I presume you have a salt water chlorinator. if you don't then you don't need it regardles off what anyone tells you.

if you do have a salt water chlorinator then all you do is throw the whole bag in the pool as most salt bags will allow the salt to dissolve through the bag. and that's it nice and easy.

Answer 5

I got mine yesterday at Wal-Mart. It is Morton's Pool Salt. It cost less than $6 a bag and the bag was 40 pounds. I heard you can get it at Home Depot and Lowe's also. I have a pool that is from Wal-Mart and I think it will take 4 bags of salt for the whole year.

Answer 6

LOWES, Paid 4.97 per 40lb bag. Local pool store wanted 16.95 for 50lb bag!

Answer 7

Salt for a swimming pool chlorination system can be purchased at any pool supply store such as Leslies and Adcock.

Answer 8

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