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Is A Salt Water Pool Natural (Chemical Free)?

Natural swimming pools have gained popularity in the past few years but go back decades in mainland Europe and the UK. A natural pool is one that doesn't use chemicals like chlorine, ozone or bromine...

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5 Reasons A Concrete Salt Water Pool Isn’t A Good Idea

Depending on what you read online, you'll either discover that a concrete pool with a salt water chlorination system is something you should avoid or is something that is perfectly reasonable to...

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What Is The Best Type Of Swimming Pool? (Type, Sanitation & Material)

If you're planning on installing a swimming pool in your backyard, you have plenty of decisions to make and I'm not even talking about relatively minor stuff like a diving board or slide. There are...

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Salt Water Fiberglass Pool Q&A

Fiberglass pools are increasingly being chosen by new pool owners over more traditional vinyl liner pools and when you look at the facts, it's not hard to see why. Here is a salt water fiberglass...

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What Is A Plunge Pool (Salt Water Option)?

An inground swimming pool can be a very expensive option to build in your backyard. A total bill between $30,000 and $80,000 isn't uncommon. Whatever you build, adding a salt water system typically...

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How Much Does An Automatic Pool Cover Cost?

An automated pool cover is a hard vinyl covering that is installed to completely cover the pool when closed and is fully retracted when the pool is in use. It automatically opens and closes by using...

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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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