Swimming Pools/Pool Building and Repair/Pool Care and Cleaning
Now that your salt water pool is up and running, just kick back, relax and let your salt chlorine generator do all the work! You’ll want to add salt when your chlorinator reading gets low, and clean your salt cell as needed (check your manual for guidelines). You also need to continue testing your pool chemistry regularly. Here's how salt chlorinators work and how to convert a from traditional chlorine to a salt water pool. First, you add pool-grade salt to your pool.
Converting to a salt water pool requires the installation of achlorine generator, and the salt for the pool water. Salt waterpool are in fact chlorine pools the difference lays in the factthat chlorine is produced by running salt water through electrodesthat in turn releases chlorine from the salt which is usuallySodium chloride (common salt) It may pay to also look at A new moreenvironmentally friendly and healthier alternative By looking atMagnesium and potassium chloride salts.
Do you need to replace the pool water when you convert a chlorine pool to salt water?
No, you only need to put in the salt and fit the salt water chlorinator. Salt water pools are chlorine pools they make it electronically by converting the chloride into chlorine in the pool Read More
You currently have an above ground pool using a Baquacil not chlorine based system Can you convert this system to salt without problems?
You first have to convert the pool to a chlorine system As a salt water system is a chlorine system. Read More
Can you add salt water to a paddling pool or small pool?
No. B T W that does not make it a salt pool. You have to have the salt generator in order to convert the salt to chlorine. Read More
What is cost to convert a chlorine swimming pool to a salt water pool?
$1300 to $2000 salt cell, labor, and salt. Pool pros Atlanta, GA Read More
What is a fresh water swimming pool?
A fresh water swimming pool is a swimming pool that does not use a saltwater chlorinator. A pool that used a salt water chlorinator has salt added to it to so that a salt water chlorinator can electronically convert part of the salt into chlorine. A fresh water pool has chlorine added to it directly either manually or Automatically. Read More
How to switch from salt to putting chlorine in pool?
Simple just turn of the salt chlorinator and start treating it as a chlorine pool. A salt water pool is in fact a chlorine pool . the salt in the ater is converted into chlorine gass ellectronicaly and then desolved into the water. If you want to convert to the old way of chlorinating, simply keep an eye on chlorine levels and dont run the chlorinator. Ignore the salt it will weaken over time. Read More
Is it better to have a salt water pool than a chlorine pool?
A salt water pool is a chlorine pool. the difference is that in a salt water pool the chlorine is added automatically by a chlorinated that works electronically and with a chlorine pool you have to put the chlorine in your self. Salt water pool are by far the more pleasant to swim in. Chlorine because it will kill germs Read More
How do you convert a salt water pool to a chlorine pool?
you have to replace then entire filter system as they use different processes to treat the water. Read More
How do i convert from chlorine to salt in above ground pool?
All you need is the salt and a salt water chlorinator. to get the correct equipment you should speak with a pool technician or a sales outlet that deals with salt water chlorinators. Read More
Can I Mix salt in a chlorine pool?
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Do you have a system installed at the equipment pad that will convert the salt to chlorine? If not, then NO!. Read More
Can you use salt and chlorine in your pool?
Yes as a mater of fact that is what salt water pool normally is. With a salt water pool there is a electronic salt water chlorinator installed that uses the salt in the water to create chlorine. However if you don't have a salt water chlorinator and prefer the feeling of a salt water pool then there is no reason not to add salt to the pool as well as keeping up the chlorine yourself. Read More
What happens when salt is put in a chlorine pool?
The water gets saltier. Salt is added to salt water pools so that a chlorine generator can convert it into chlorine It wont do any harm as amater of act it will make the water feel better. Read More
Will switching from chlorine chemical system to a salt water system ruin pool?
No A salt water pool is in fact also chlorine pool, the difference being that with a salt water pool a salt water chlorinator converts the salt that is in the water into chlorine gas which is then dissolved into the water while the filter is running. the conversion wont have any adverse effects on the pool. Read More
How do you convert choline pool to a salt pool and what will my cost likely be?
You don't convert a chlorine pool to salt pool. Chlorine generators use salt to make chlorine in your pool. Therefore a salt water pool is a chlorine pool, you are just introducing the chlorine to the water a different way. The cost is based on the price of the chlorine generator you buy and the amount of salt required for the number of gallons in your pool. If you buy a system from the internet… Read More
Salt water pool systems vs chlorine which is better?
A salt water pool is a chlorine pool. The difference is that in a normal fresh water pool you have to add the chlorine as it is required. In the case of the salt water pool salt is added to the pool which is int urn run through a chlorine generator that is installed on the pipe leading from the filter to the pool. The chlorine generator electronically separates chlorine gas out of the salt… Read More
Is a salt water or chlorine pool better?
A Salt water pool is a chlorine pool. The difference is that in the case of a saltwater pool there is a chlorinater fited inline that converts the salt into chlorine automaticaly, Meaning that you don't have to purchace any chlorine to keep up chlorine levels. Read More
Can you put salt in your chlorine pool and make it clearer and easier to maintain?
It wouldn't make a great deal of difference aside from making the water feel better to swim in. Salt water pools also have chlorine generators that convert part of the salt in the water into chlorine. Read More
Can you convert clorine pool to salt?
Yes as a mater of fact a salt pool is a chlorine pool. to convert your freshwater pool to asaltwater pool You will need to install a salt water chlorinator. A saltwater chlorinator electronically treats the salt in the water and converts it into chlorine thereby automatically keeping the chlorine up to your pool. the addition of salt to the pools water also makes it feel more pleasant to swum in. There are two ways… Read More
Why do you need a chlorine generator?
If you have a salt water pool then the chlorine generator is there to convert the salt into chlorine to keep up the chlorine content of the pool. However if you don't have one of these or it is broken down you can always add chlorine directly to make up the shortfall until the necessary repairs are done. Read More
Can you make your own saltwater by just adding salt into your pool and if so how much salt and what type of salt should you use?
No you will not have a salt water pool. yes you will have salt water but the actual electronic plates found in a genrator converts the salt in the water to chlorine to sanitize the pool water. A: You have to have the mechanical device to produce the chlorine in a salt pool. THE SALT A MEANS TO PRODUCE CHLORINE FOR YOUR POOL! Read More
How do you convert your inground pool from salt to chlorinated water?
Simple. turn of the chlorine generator and pretend there is fresh water in there as time wears on the salt will get weaker and weaker. Read More
How much does it cost to change a salt water pool to a chlorine pool?
It doesn't cost any thing. You don't even have to change the water, Just turn the chlorinator of and start adding chlorine like you do in an ordinary pool. The only difference between a salt water pol and a chlorine pool is that a salt water pool uses a chlorinator to make its own chlorine. a fresh water pool has the chlorine added. Read More
Can you convert a chlorine pool to a sea salt pool?
Yes you can convert to a salt system. As you know a chemical component of salt is chlorine so it works just as well, however, unless you change the metals used on your stairs and other fixtures in and around your pool the salt water will be corrosive and you will see the effects in about 3 or 4 years of use. New pools being built with salt systems use metals that salt water will… Read More
Is it expensive to convert an inground pool from chlorine to salt?
Yes around 1000.00 You have to buy a salt water filter system. Call any pool supply store. Read More
How many ppm of chlorine is in a salt water pool?
Do you mean to say that you have a fresh water pool with a Chlorine Generator which uses salt? Or do you in fact have a salt water pool? bob... Read More
What's the difference between a salt water swimming pool and one that uses chlorine since the salt water breaks down into chlorine anyway?
Salt water does not breakdown into chlorine for a salt water swimming pool unless you have a salt water chlorinator. Other then that many people feel that a salt water pool is a more pleasant feeling environment to swim in. other then that they are both in fact chlorine pools. Read More
What are bromine chlorine and salt water pool cleaners?
Bromine is an additive that you put in a pool to sanitize the water. Chlorine is an additive that you put in a pool to sanitize the water. Salt is added to some pools to allow it to be converted electronically to chlorine with a salt water chlorinator. Read More
How do you convert a saltwater pool to a chlorine pool?
Turn of the salt water chlorination and start adding chlorine the same as you would in an ordinary pool. The salt water in the pool will become less salty over time so you don't have to worry about changing the water. You could tidy it up a little by removing the saltwater chlorinator element or you could just leave it. Read More
How do you convert a fresh water pool to a salt water pool?
Can you make your chlorine pool into a saltwater pool without changing any equipment except the salt generator?
Yes A salt water pool is a chlorine pool any way the difference is that the chlorine in a saltwater pool is made from the salt electronically Read More
How do you convert a chlorine pool to a saltwater pool?
You would need a chlorine generator such as Auto Pilot. Many companies make them. After you install the chlorine generator, you add your salt to the pool. Read More
Does a chlorine generator make the pool a salt water pool?
Yes. A chlorine generator will only work when your pool water has a salinity level of 2700 to 3500 ppm, thereby making it a salt water pool. Read More
What is a salt water swimming pool?
A salt water pool has a chlorine generator on it that turns sodium chloride into chlorine gas. The water in the pool is not like the ocean, you can't taste the salt and it doesn't sting your eyes. The water isn't as harsh on clothing, eyes, skin and hair as chlorine is. Read More
Is salt water or chlorine a better pool cleaner?
not salt water, but its better for your health! Salt is not a pool cleaner, it is usually there to make chlorine via a 'salt system' Read More
Does it make financial sense to convert a chlorine pool to a saltwater pool?
In the long run it saves you money. In the meantime salt water is more pleasant to swim in. Personally feel that a pool with a salt water chlorinator is the best set up and it is far more convenient not having to go out and get chlorine all the time. Read More
What is the difference between a saltwater pool or a chlorine pool?
A salt water pool is a chlorine pool. The difference is that the chlorine is manufactured in the system by the chlorine generator. Otherwise NO DIFFERENCE!! Read More
Whats the difference between a salt water pool and a normal pool?
There is no difference aside from the fact that in a salt water pool salt has been added. the water from the pool is then run through an electronic element that releases chlorine from the salt in the water. The salt water pool needs to be run for x amount of time to enable the creation of enough chlorine. or else extra chlorine can be added to make up for any short fall RB Read More
What are the biggest advantages and disadvantages of a salt water and chlorine pool?
A salt water pool has a chlorine generator that is installed on the pipe leading from the filter to the pool. The chlorine generator electronically separates chlorine gas out of the salt which is then dissolved into the water, automatically maintaining chlorine levels. Advantages of salt water pool: Salt water pools are more pleasant to swim in, as the water is softer, and it is less uncomfortable to open your eyes underwater. You are also… Read More
Why a salt water pool?
Most people believe having a salt water pool is like swimming in the ocean. Nottrue. Salt water pools use the salt to make chlorine. With a salt water pool you will still be using chlorine a toxic chemical to sanitize your pool. Read More
What do salt chlorinators do?
They convert salt into chlrorine to sanitize the pool water... http://www.poolpartsonline.com/p-509-aqua-rite-electronic-chlorine-generator.aspx Read More
Do saltwater pools attract more snakes than chlorine pools?
Here is the deal. a 'salt water pool' IS a chlorine pool. Only difference is, on a chlorine pool u add chlorine. In a salt pool u add salt and a 'Salt Generator' turns the sslt into chlorine... so really both pools use chlorine.... Just saves u the trouble of messing with chlorine and chlorine shocks.. Read More
What are some chlorine substances?
chlorine bleach, tap water, salt, swimming pool water. Read More
When you buy a regular pool with regular pump can you just add salt to pool instead of chlorine tablets?
No, You have to have a salt/Chlorine generator or you'll just be swimming in a slime salt water body of water. Read More
What are the major benefits of salt water pools over chlorinated ones?
Salt water pools are chlorinated pools the difference is that the salt in a salt water pool is run through a salt water chlorinator Which then makes the chlorine as the filtration equipment runs. The salt water pool is only very slightly salty and gives the water a better feeling to swim in. With a fresh water chlorinated pool you have to add chlorine to keep the chlorine levels up. Read More
What do you test for in a salt water pool?
The same things as an ordinary chlorine pool as well as salt and stabilizer.. Read More
Can you convert a painted pool into a salt water pool?
Simply put any pool can be a salt water pool, even an above ground pool. Read More
Can you switch to saltwater system if theres chlorine in the pool?
yes, a saltwater system is in fact a chlorine system anyway the difference being that salt is added to the pool and a chlorinator is put inline to convert part of the salt electronically into chlorine. Read More
Are there health differences between a salt water pool vs a regular chlorine pool?
they are both chlorine pools. the salt pool just keeps u from having to deal with chlorione tablets and chlorine shocks. Read More
How do you shock a salt water swimming pool?
Does a salt water pool or a chlorinated pool attract more mosquitoes?
stagnet or still water attracts mosquitos weather salt brackish or chlorine Not your pool. A salt water pool IS a chlorinated pool if the system is working properly. Read More