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Understanding Total Alkalinity in Saltwater Pools: What it Means and How to Adjust it

Total Alkalinity (TA) is a measure of the amount of alkaline substances in the water of a saltwater pool. It is an important parameter to maintain the pH level of the water in the pool. TA is...

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Algaecide Dos and Don’ts for Saltwater Pools: Tips from Pool Maintenance Experts

Saltwater pools are becoming increasingly popular due to their many benefits, such as being easier on the skin and eyes, requiring less maintenance, and costing less to run than traditional chlorine...

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Is Your Calcium Hardness Correct?

Calcium hardness refers to the amount of dissolved calcium in the water of a saltwater pool. It is important to maintain proper calcium hardness levels in a saltwater pool to prevent water from...

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How Important Is Total Dissolved Solids?

Total dissolved solids (TDS) in saltwater pools refer to the amount of dissolved minerals and salts present in the water. These dissolved solids can include various minerals such as calcium,...

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How Does Cyanuric Acid Help Saltwater Pools?

Cyanuric acid is a chemical compound commonly used in both saltwater and traditional chlorine pools as a stabilizer to protect chlorine from being broken down by the sun's UV rays. In fact, the...

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What Do Saltwater Pool Owners Face That Other Pool Owners Don’t?

Saltwater pools mostly offer positive benefits to owners that regularly chlorinated pools don't. But given the extra equipment involved in a saltwater pool, there are several things to be aware...

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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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