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Who Invented The Salt Water Pool?

Chlorine pools were the norm until the 1980s when salt water pool technology first came to North America in earnest. But the history of salt water pool chlorination actually goes back further to the...

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What is Reverse Polarity in a Salt Water Pool Chlorinator?

One of the benefits of a salt water pool system is the automation of pool chemistry and reduced workload by pool owners. But the addition of salt to the pool adds another component not found in a...

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9 Tips: Dogs And Salt Water Pools

If you have a dog and a salt water pool, you might wonder about the implications of the two. Specifically, do dogs and salt water pools mix or is it something to be avoided? Dogs tend to like...

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12 Common Questions About Salt Water Pools Answered

Salt water pool systems have increasingly become the go-to method of sanitizing pools over chlorine and bromine pools that use large amounts of chemicals. But there are many myths and questions...

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How Much Does An Automatic Pool Cover Cost?

An automated pool cover is a hard vinyl covering that is installed to completely cover the pool when closed and is fully retracted when the pool is in use. It automatically opens and closes by using...

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Why Is My Saltwater Pool Cloudy?

As a saltwater pool owner, you get used to certain things over time and learn how to spot trouble in the pool before it gets out of hand. Whether it's a weird sound coming from your pump or something...

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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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