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Choosing the right pool for you

In a world of many options, a flood of information, and misconceptions about how to keep a clear and clean pool, it’s important to have all the facts about traditional chlorine versus salt pools.

In a salt pool, chlorine is produced from salt using a Salt Chlorine Generator (SCG) rather than adding chlorine to the pool directly. A properly maintained salt pool has just as much chlorine as a traditional chlorine pool, as the salt pool is still being sanitised by chlorine.

Salt water pools require the same maintenance functions and must be checked and balanced regularly. The only difference is, instead of manually adding chlorine, you need to manually pour heavy bags of salt into the pool and brush it until it dissolves completely.

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Making the right choice

Talk to your local pool professional to make sure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision. When it comes to salt or chlorine, it’s not as black and white as some people would have you believe. Having all the facts can help you make the right choice.

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Salt water entering the public sewer system and eventually flowing into rivers and streams can kill freshwater species of fish and plant life.

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The cost of maintaining a saltwater pool can accumulate rapidly. Additionally, you might need to invest in replacements for corroded fittings or heaters when switching to a salt system.

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Myth

A Salt Pool produces or uses less chlorine than a non-salt pool.

Fact

The same amount of chlorine is required to maintain the same parts per million (ppm) chlorine level in a salt pool.

If maintained properly, both a salt pool and a conventional chlorine pool will have the same amount of free available chlorine.

Myth

Salt pools require less maintenance than chlorine pools.

Fact

Maintenance on a salt water pool is just as critical as on a traditional pool.

It is not advisable to “set it and forget it” with a salt chlorinator unit. Pool water chemistry still needs to be tested weekly to keep the pH, alkalinity, stabiliser level and salt levels in check. Without proper maintenance, a salt water pool, like any other pool, will rapidly deteriorate due to water parameters not allowing the chlorine to disinfect the water to acceptable levels. Salt Chlorine Generator cells also need to be replaced every 3 – 6 years.

Myth

Salt pools have no impact on the environment.

Fact

The best place for salt water is in the ocean.

Salt water can kill fresh water species of fish as well as plant life, and can be devastating to environments not specifically designed to deal with it. Salt water entering the public sewer system and ultimately discharged into streams and rivers is harmful.

Salt water also adds a high potential for corrosion, staining and scaling on pool equipment and surfaces

Myth

Salt water pools are cheaper to have and maintain than a chlorine pool.

Fact

There are many variables that determine pool maintenance costs, but in the long run (more than five years), the costs to consumers to maintain a salt pool versus a traditional chlorine pool are comparable. In the short term, salt pools cost more.

Salt chlorinator units require a major up-front investment for the actual equipment. These units also require pump operation for a minimum of 10 – 12 hours a day, and depending on the circumstances, may require 24-hour pump operation to ensure adequate chlorine production. This can represent a significant increase in electricity charges.

IMPORTANT:

Salt chlorinators are great at maintaining a steady chlorine level based on your settings. Typically, they do a good job of keeping your pool clean. But sometimes, when things get crazy with lots of swimmers, hot weather, or extreme conditions, they might not keep up. In those situations, you might need to give your pool a little extra love with a shock treatment using a different chlorine product.

For more information on Salt Chlorinator alternatives for swimming pool sanitisation, please reach out to our sales team or send an enquiry to hth.sa@solenis.com

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