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link to Should I Use The Super Chlorinate Feature? (Answered)

Should I Use The Super Chlorinate Feature? (Answered)

The Super Chlorinate feature of a salt chlorinator system is a way to boost chlorine production as quickly as the system will allow. It basically overrides your chlorinator setting and produces...

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What Happens If You Put Chlorine In A Salt Water Pool? (Important)

Salt water pools use chlorine as a sanitizing agent to keep the pool water clean. The difference is that in a salt water pool, the chlorine is created by the chlorinator rather than being manually...

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Does The Water in a Saltwater Pool Taste Salty?

Salt water is good for gargling when you have a sore throat but you don't want to drink it especially when it's the water in your pool. When people think about saltwater pools, they often wonder...

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link to Is My Pool Salt Water Or Chlorine (How To Tell)

Is My Pool Salt Water Or Chlorine (How To Tell)

Perhaps you bought a resale home or otherwise have a house with pool and are wondering what kind of system you own. Why it would be odd that you buy a resale home with an existing pool and not know...

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link to Will Adding A Salt Water Chlorinator Void A Pool Warranty? (Answered)

Will Adding A Salt Water Chlorinator Void A Pool Warranty? (Answered)

While many new pool owners choose to build it with a salt water chlorinator, other existing pool owners decide to convert their pool to salt later on. The actual conversion process isn't necessarily...

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Why Does My Salt Water Pool Have No Chlorine Present? (Solved)

As a salt water pool owner, unless you're testing your chlorine levels daily or have a live reading available, chances are you will experience the following: Your pool water slowly turns cloudy, a...

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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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