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Should we switch to a Salt water filtration system for our pool?

Jan 22, 2009 by SJM | Posted in Other - Home & Garden

Anyone who has knowledge converting please help. I will take all the advise I can get. Is it really cheaper, what's the best filter, etc???

Salt water pools are gaining in trendiness and they can do some neat things, but are often misunderstood. I will try to put it into the simplest of terms and not go into a big chemistry lesson....

Salt is put in the pool for means of sanitation (genocide bacteria) and not filtration (removing particles from the water). Often, people think that getting a salt system means they won't have chlorine in the cartel, and that simply isn't true. You are just manufacturing chlorine on site out of the salt that is present in the pool.

Appurtenances is plumbed into the pool's system, usually at the equipment. The equipment will usually consist of a control constituent and a 'cell'. The control unit is the monitor station that will keep track of the chlorine upfront in the pool and turn the cell on and off when chlorine is needed. The 'cell' is the working part of the entity that in the most simple terms 'zaps' the salt in the water, turning it into chlorine.

In the most basic terms, that is what a salt system does.

Pros of salt chlorinators: They are close at hand when it comes to monitoring chlorine levels. The presence of salt in the water makes the water feel 'soft' or smooth. Also, the chemistry of the water is slightly more alligned to your own body chemistry.

STOP there. If anyone tells you it is cheaper or maintenance unencumbered, they have either not had one for more than 5 years, or are trying to sell you something.

There are cons to the system. While it is true that you do not have to monitor chlorine levels in the pool, you will still have to observe PH levels, so don't get the impression that the equipment will do everything for you. Although salt is cheap, the 'cell' on the unit has a meagre life, typically four years, depending on the size of the cell and gallonage of the pool. Replacement cost of a run-of-the-mill cell: $400-$600. That buys a lot of chlorine, and that is what a salesperson won't tell you up front.

Also in areas where the mineral contentment is high and a cartridge filter is used, concentrations of minerals will get extremely high after a few years and grounds calcification of tile and equipment. Remember that salt is corrosive, and will slowly eat the equipment out from the inside (if you have a heater) as well as pit the deck if you have definite or flagstone.

My advice to you is to talk to as many people you can that have had the setup for MORE than a couple of years and see what they have run into. Salt does work in a lot of areas in the woods, but can be bad news in areas that are dependent on well water. There is a lot of misinformation out there, but you have to be able to separate what is real and what is hype.

Can I turn a fresh water tank into a salt water tank with proper filtration?

Sep 07, 2008 by Kristin S | Posted in Fish

I had a 38 gallon salt water tank, but confused everything in a move. Today I was given a 55 gallon fresh water tank. I still have my prism and bio filter for up to a 75 gallon tank.

yes you wont have any problems doing that you have the exsperence to recollect what you need to do the difference your faceing is non from the first tank you setup to salt water the tanks them selfs are no difference it all depends on how you be to set them up salt or fresh

Looking for information on fiberglass pools and salt water filtration.?

Jul 01, 2008 by Jon S | Posted in Decorating & Remodeling

I am with a boisterous end remodeling company out of Maryland. We recently have sold a couple jobs that will include luxury pools (grotto luxury). We are going with San Juan fiberglass pools for the pool and will have no problem with the install. My problem is we have no experience with mounting up pumps and filtration system or the saltwater system they are both interested. I have found some information online but is their any site that anyone knows of where i can view diagrams of filtration system set up, as well as continuous the plumbing. We will also have a waterfall for one and would like to know hoe we can tie that into the system by remote control. Alos what are some of the best fancy lighting options for pools.

I support you locate pool companies in that area and subcontract them out. They are in that business and should be very knowledgable in all areas that have to do with pools. Interview each assemblage and go with the most reputable one.