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Does A Salt Water Pool Need A Special Pump?

A salt water pool can use the same pool pump brands and models as other chlorinated swimming pools. There is no special pump required and the system works the same way as do other pools. A salt water...

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Is A pH Control System Worth It (Salt Water Pool)?

Measuring pH (potential of hydrogen) is an important aspect of salt water pool water chemistry. For any pool, pH is something that needs to be monitored but since pH tends to drift higher in a salt...

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Do Salt Chlorinators Work In Cold Water?

A salt chlorinator produces chlorine for your pool and is the system that turns a regular swimming pool into a salt water one. Without this equipment, you won't be able to convert salt into chlorine...

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How Long Should I Run My Salt Chlorinator In Winter?

Depending on where you live, your local winter conditions might necessitate closing your pool for several months per year and winterizing it to protect against harsh cold weather. We've written...

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What Does A Salt Water Chlorinator Do?

The salt chlorinator system is what turns a regular pool into a salt water one. A salt system typically consists of a main control unit plus a salt cell and a water flow sensor that are integrated...

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No Flow Light On Salt Water Chlorinator Is On (Solved)

Your salt water pool system has a special feature that other pools often don't have. The feature is a water flow sensor that is inside the piping that draws attention to low water flow or no water...

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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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