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Is It Better To Run A Pool Pump At Night Or Day?

The general consensus regarding a pool pump is that it should be run during the day when it's sunny and when you tend to use the pool. In fact, some people back in the day used to run their pump 24/7...

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How To Choose The Correct Pool Pump Size

When selecting a pump for your specific filter and pool size, the most important factor is to select a pump that is powerful enough to circulate the entire volume of water in the pool in the desired...

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Does A Salt Water Pool Need A Special Pump?

A salt water pool can use the same pool pump brands and models as other chlorinated swimming pools. There is no special pump required and the system works the same way as do other pools. A salt water...

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5 Ways To Reduce Energy Costs (Salt Water Pool)

Energy costs are hitting recent if not all times highs. Pool owners know that it costs money to run a pool and salt water pools are no different since the same energy-consuming equipment is used....

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How Long Should I Run My Saltwater Pool Pump?

A pool pump serves several purposes. It removes water from the pool, sends it through the filter to be cleaned and in the case of a saltwater pool, runs it through the salt chlorinator which converts...

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About Us

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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