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What is Reverse Polarity in a Salt Water Pool Chlorinator?

One of the benefits of a salt water pool system is the automation of pool chemistry and reduced workload by pool owners. But the addition of salt to the pool adds another component not found in a...

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12 Common Questions About Salt Water Pools Answered

Salt water pool systems have increasingly become the go-to method of sanitizing pools over chlorine and bromine pools that use large amounts of chemicals. But there are many myths and questions...

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Do Salt Water Pools Burn Your Eyes?

Salt water pools came to being in 1972 when New Zealand company Cascade pioneered the idea of electrifying salt and converting it to chlorine for the purpose of sanitizing swimming pools. In the...

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Salt Water Pool Conversion Pros And Cons

Are you thinking about converting your existing chlorine or bromine pool to a saltwater-based pool system? There are a number of benefits to a salt water pool but associated costs along with...

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How Does A Saltwater Pool Work?

A saltwater pool systems works differently from an older style chlorine or bromine system that requires the use of more chemicals. While these systems use a pump and filtration system, saltwater...

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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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