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What Happened To Lectranator Systems Inc?

Lectranator Systems Inc was a Calgary, Alberta, Canada-based distributor of pool products and in particular was a pioneer in early salt water chlorination systems. The company filed for bankruptcy in...

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What Is Salt Water Magic? (Saltwater Pool Liquid)

Salt Water Magic is a liquid product specifically designed for pools with chlorinators. A 33.9 fl. oz. (1 L) bottle treats a pool up to 20,000 gal (75,600 L) in water volume. Salt Water Magic is...

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Chlorine Tips For Saltwater Pool Owner

We've discussed this before but it's worth mentioning again: A saltwater pool is a chlorine pool. While your salt chlorinator will maintain the correct level of chlorine when set properly, there...

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Is A Pool Filter Cartridge Cleaner Worth It?

Cartridge filter systems are one of the main styles of pool filters that are commonly used by pool owners. One major advantage they have over other common styles (sand filters and D.E. being the...

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Problems That Only Saltwater Pools Have

Although saltwater pools have many benefits, there are also some specific problems that can arise. Saltwater pools have additional equipment that other pools don't have that on the one hand, deliver...

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What Are The Major Salt Chlorinator Brands?

A saltwater pool is one that uses a saltwater chlorination system instead of traditional chemical chlorine to disinfect and sanitize the water. The system works by converting salt in the water into...

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About the Author

I bought a home with a salt water pool in 2006 and soon realized the benefits over traditional chlorinated pools. On this website I'll discuss all the tips and tricks I've learned over the years. I'll also help you troubleshoot various problems with pools in general and ones specific to salt water pools that I've experienced personally!

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Salt Water Pool Chemistry

Recommended water chemistry for your salt water pool:

Salt:  2,700 ppm to 3,400 ppm

Free Chlorine:  1.0 to 3.0 ppm

pH:  7.2 to 7.8

Stabilizer:  60 ppm – 80 ppm (ideal)

Total Alkalinity (TA): 80 ppm to 120 ppm

Calcium hardness:  200 ppm to 400 ppm

Total Dissolved Solids: Less than 6,000 ppm

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