The most straight forward information I have heard in the last 3 hours. I bought my first house two years ago. The great unexpected bonus was 40,000 gal. swimming pool.I was not looking forward to spending large amounts of money maintaining the water. I talked with people at work and quickly was interested in salt conversion. I researched and researched. I settled in on the Hayward chlorinator{$800} before taxes .I bought approximately 30 40lb. bags of salt approximately $7 a bag. I tested the water twice all season. And never added anything else to the water. The water is very soft and gentle. Although I am a rookie, in my second season the chlorinator makes for more enjoyment. Oh yes no more burning eye balls.
This is really good information. I live in a large community in south central Florida and we are having our pool fiberglassed to the tune of about $76,000. I am trying desperately to have our Board President convert our pool from a "chlorine (ugh)" system to a saltwater pool. I forwarded in an email the link to this video and I think it will go a long way on informing him, which I hope will drive the switch from chlorine. THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS POST!!!
You might want to check local code on the requirements on pool fresh water replacement. We are required to remove/add 20L fresh water per bather daily. A high bather load will cost you way more, because you will need to replace lost salt to maintain generation. Then the generator would need to catch up constantly, meaning the cell's lifespan is shortened or multiple units will need to be manifolded in. (Do not undersize to save a buck or two) If not already, the pool wastewater must connect to sewage only lines, no exceptions. I don't wish to be downer, they are good, but not practical in certain situations. Chlorine pools are very misunderstood. There should be no smell, or stinging eyes if done proper. It is most often other balancing issues that cause the problems. Nothing even comes close to cost savings than a liquid system. (That debate would take all night - but I have been doing commercial pools 20+ and have the research and data, even CDC agrees.) Good luck.
Thanks for the great information sharing. Time saving is a huge decision making factor for us and we will probably transfer our normal pool (which requires attention every day or two) to a saltwater pool.
You might also want to explain how traditional chlorine raises the CYA of the pool and how that increases your demand for free chlorine in order to insure a proper level of sanitation.
Do you mean tile on the inside of the pool? My pool is fiberglass. After two years, haven't had a problem with any calcium build-up. I agree with you on the liquid chlorine. That is what I used prior to converting to salt.
Great information for the consumer, but I believe it is more the improper pH level as the main factor in one's eyes stinging. The closer you match the pH level of the fluid surrounding the human's eye, less likely a problem, not counting the presence of chloramines of course. Any sanitizer method, in a properly balanced pool, would eliminate your eyes from stinging, plus eliminate that "chlorine" smell. If it was the salt easier on the eyes - Try Swimming with your eyes open in the ocean and tell us how wonderful they feel after experiencing a 30,000 - 34,000ppm levels of salt. (I was playing Devil's advocate). Salt pools are definitely a time saver not money - I've been saying that for 20 years. I admire your honest approach. I've also been informing potential consumers the likelihood of these systems being banned one day. It almost happened here in Toronto, and Australia has banned them, where it was invented. another country India, and in US many counties. (Yet these water softeners are ok? ) Good video . The lack of knowledgeable in some pool companies in this industry frustrates me.
The most straight forward information I have heard in the last 3 hours. I bought my first house two years ago. The great unexpected bonus was 40,000 gal. swimming pool.I was not looking forward to spending large amounts of money maintaining the water. I talked with people at work and quickly was interested in salt conversion. I researched and researched. I settled in on the Hayward chlorinator{$800} before taxes .I bought approximately 30 40lb. bags of salt approximately $7 a bag. I tested the water twice all season. And never added anything else to the water. The water is very soft and gentle. Although I am a rookie, in my second season the chlorinator makes for more enjoyment. Oh yes no more burning eye balls.
This is really good information. I live in a large community in south central Florida and we are having our pool fiberglassed to the tune of about $76,000. I am trying desperately to have our Board President convert our pool from a "chlorine (ugh)" system to a saltwater pool. I forwarded in an email the link to this video and I think it will go a long way on informing him, which I hope will drive the switch from chlorine.
THANKS SO VERY MUCH FOR THIS POST!!!
You might want to check local code on the requirements on pool fresh water replacement. We are required to remove/add 20L fresh water per bather daily. A high bather load will cost you way more, because you will need to replace lost salt to maintain generation. Then the generator would need to catch up constantly, meaning the cell's lifespan is shortened or multiple units will need to be manifolded in. (Do not undersize to save a buck or two) If not already, the pool wastewater must connect to sewage only lines, no exceptions. I don't wish to be downer, they are good, but not practical in certain situations. Chlorine pools are very misunderstood. There should be no smell, or stinging eyes if done proper. It is most often other balancing issues that cause the problems. Nothing even comes close to cost savings than a liquid system. (That debate would take all night - but I have been doing commercial pools 20+ and have the research and data, even CDC agrees.) Good luck.
Thanks for the great information sharing. Time saving is a huge decision making factor for us and we will probably transfer our normal pool (which requires attention every day or two) to a saltwater pool.
Excellent information! Thanks so very much :)
You DO NEED to SHOCK a salt water pool!
You might also want to explain how traditional chlorine raises the CYA of the pool and how that increases your demand for free chlorine in order to insure a proper level of sanitation.
Do you mean tile on the inside of the pool? My pool is fiberglass. After two years, haven't had a problem with any calcium build-up. I agree with you on the liquid chlorine. That is what I used prior to converting to salt.
Not $76,000 but $67,000 in my previous post.
Great information for the consumer, but I believe it is more the improper pH level as the main factor in one's eyes stinging. The closer you match the pH level of the fluid surrounding the human's eye, less likely a problem, not counting the presence of chloramines of course. Any sanitizer method, in a properly balanced pool, would eliminate your eyes from stinging, plus eliminate that "chlorine" smell. If it was the salt easier on the eyes - Try Swimming with your eyes open in the ocean and tell us how wonderful they feel after experiencing a 30,000 - 34,000ppm levels of salt. (I was playing Devil's advocate). Salt pools are definitely a time saver not money - I've been saying that for 20 years. I admire your honest approach. I've also been informing potential consumers the likelihood of these systems being banned one day. It almost happened here in Toronto, and Australia has banned them, where it was invented. another country India, and in US many counties. (Yet these water softeners are ok? )
Good video . The lack of knowledgeable in some pool companies in this industry frustrates me.
That's not nice to call your son "Baby Huey". Not cool.