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Chlorine Tips For Saltwater Pool Owner

We've discussed this before but it's worth mentioning again: A saltwater pool is a chlorine pool. While your salt chlorinator will maintain the correct level of chlorine when set properly, there...

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Chemical Cleaning Substitutes That Are Cheaper And Safer (Salt Water Pool)

Saving money is great, right? Regardless of how the economy is doing, it's always nice to have options available to lower your costs and your pool is no exception. Perhaps you already own a...

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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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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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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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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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Hi, I’m Carl. I became a salt water pool owner in 2006 and quickly discovered the benefits over chlorine. I’ve included all my knowledge and experience on these pages including how to avoid making common mistakes with your salt water pool. Thanks for stopping by!

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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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