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Salt Water Pool Filter Cartridge Pros And Cons

My salt water pool has a Sta-Rite cartridge pool filter system so it's the type I'm most used to. A cartridge pool filtration system is a popular choice for salt water pool owners given the...

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What Does A Pool Filter Remove? (Salt Water Pools)

A pool filtration system is an important part of any swimming pool to keep it clean for swimming. The pool filtration system removes impurities and debris and while the actual filter unit itself is...

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Salt Water Pool Filter Definitions And Glossary

The filtration system of your pool is an important aspect to keep the water clean for swimming. Salt water pool owners often wonder if they can use the exact same filtration systems that other pools...

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Why Is My Pool Filter Leaking? (Common Problems)

There is plenty of pool equipment to worry about in terms of troubleshooting to locate a water leak. A salt water pool has several extra components including a salt cell, water flow sensor and the...

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What Should The Pool Filter Pressure Gauge Read? (PSI)

The pressure gauge on your salt water pool filter helps to indicate when there is a problem with water pressure before the filter (low pressure) or within the filter itself (high pressure). Each...

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How Full Should My Pool Sand Filter Be?

A sand filter remains one of the popular options for owners to utilize to clean the water from their salt water swimming pools. While you can also consider cartridge and D.E. filters, sand filters...

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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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