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Is A Salt Water Pool A Viable Option?

Salt water pools are becoming increasingly popular as an alternative to traditionally chlorinated pools. The main difference with a salt water pool is that it uses a salt chlorinator to generate...

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Can A Salt Water Pool Have A Liner? (Considerations)

A salt water pool with a vinyl liner is a popular option to consider but it's not the only choice when building this type of pool. While a salt water pool can have a liner, the corrosive nature...

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Is A Pool Cover Roller Worth Owning? (Maybe)

Owning a pool cover (solar blanket) is an option that can help salt water pool owners in several key ways. In general terms, it helps to keep pool water warm, reduce evaporation and keep leaves and...

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The Most Common Chlorinator Problems (Solved)

Your salt water chlorinator is a very sophisticated piece of equipment depending on the model and manufacturer that you choose of course. While a functioning chlorinator can be to some extent a...

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Should I Check The Chlorine Level In My Salt Water Pool?

You should check the chlorine level in your salt water pool at least weekly to ensure it's within the correct 1 ppm - 3 ppm range. You can use a disposable test strip or a digital chlorine reader....

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What Happens To The Sodium In A Salt Water Pool?

Salt (sodium) gets added to a pool that has a salt chlorinator system for the system to produce chlorine to sanitize the water. But you have to add salt repeatedly - often twice per pool season - so...

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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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