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What Are The Most Expensive Saltwater Pool Repairs?

Saltwater pools, like any other type of pool, can require repairs and maintenance over time. In fact, since saltwater pools have more equipment (the chlorination system) than other pools, you can...

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Are 7 In 1 Pool Water Test Strips Accurate?

One good thing about saltwater pools is that they tend to easier to maintain than regular pools that need chemical chlorine added. A quality salt chlorinator can help to manage water chemistry and...

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How to Troubleshoot Your Salt Cell: Common Problems and Solutions

A salt cell is an essential component of a salt water pool system. It's responsible for converting salt into chlorine, which helps keep the water clean and clear. However, like any mechanical device,...

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Can A Salt Water Pool Have A Liner? (Considerations)

A salt water pool with a vinyl liner is a popular option to consider but it's not the only choice when building this type of pool. While a salt water pool can have a liner, the corrosive nature...

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Is A pH Control System Worth It (Salt Water Pool)?

Measuring pH (potential of hydrogen) is an important aspect of salt water pool water chemistry. For any pool, pH is something that needs to be monitored but since pH tends to drift higher in a salt...

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Salt Water Chlorinator Troubleshooting (Common Problems)

A good quality salt chlorinator system can save salt water pool owners a great deal of time and effort in terms of the management of their swimming pool. But with anything that automates our life,...

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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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