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link to 10 Ways To Save Money (Salt Water Pool Savings)

10 Ways To Save Money (Salt Water Pool Savings)

These days, it's an achievement to save money on anything. Your saltwater pool can be expensive even at the best of times. But you can save money without affecting the quality of pool water and your...

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Saltwater Pools 101: 10 FAQs Answered

If you're new to saltwater pools, there are a number of commonly asked questions that pop up that potential (and even current!) saltwater pool owners don't know the answer to. Here are 10...

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Does A Saltwater Pool Solve Any Pain Points?

For most people who like swimming, they probably don't spend much time thinking about what goes into the pool they're paddling around in. Most people tend not to ask ahead of time how a pool is...

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Maximizing Chlorine Efficiency in Your Saltwater Pool: Tips and Tricks

Yes, saltwater pools are chlorinated pools. Some people think that saltwater pool = no chlorine but that's not even close to being true. The chlorinator systems in a saltwater pool produces chlorine...

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The Pros and Cons of Using Liquid Chlorine vs. Granular Chlorine in Saltwater Pools

Maintaining a saltwater pool can be a relatively straight-forward experience for most pool owners. While your chlorinator will produce enough chlorine to keep the pool clean and sanitized, there will...

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Do Cruise Ships Have Saltwater Pools?

While saltwater pools are increasingly common in home pools and even public pools, what about on cruise ships? These floating cities are getting bigger and full of more great amenities and the...

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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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