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Salt Versus Chemical Chlorine Pool Water

I first owned a salt water pool beginning in 2006 when my wife and I bought a house with an existing pool that was about 3 years old. So on this website, I've discussed many of my experiences with...

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Can Dogs Swim In Salt Water Pools? (Answered)

Many dogs love water and enjoy jumping in swimming pools. If you have a dog and a pool you may already be well aware of this fact. If you have a salt water pool and a dog, you might wonder if the two...

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Does A Pool Add Value To Your Home?

Building a pool in your backyard is an expensive option that you expect will pay dividends in terms of you being able to use it once it's built. A longer term question is whether or not it adds value...

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What Temperature Will A Saltwater Pool Freeze At?

Pool closing season is approaching and depending on where you live it might be coming up quicker than you think. As temperatures drop your pool usage will decrease as does chlorine production but...

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Heavy Salt Water Pool Usage (Super Chlorinate)

You're having a pool party and your salt water pool is going to get a big workout. Increased pool usage means increased chlorine requirements and if you fall behind, your pool water chemistry will...

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Get Rid Of High Phosphates In Pool Water

A high level of phosphates in your salt water pool water can be caused by a number of different factors mostly related to things that are introduced to the water by humans either directly or...

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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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