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!
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