Most pool owners or intending owners are usually torn between setting up a conventional chlorine pool or a saltwater pool. One of the considerations they have is if the water in saltwater pools will be good for the skin. Well, I am here to announce that the water from a saltwater pool is quite good … Read more

For any intending pool owner, questions will arise as to whether you want to go with a saltwater pool or a conventional chlorine pool. A major consideration to have is the cost. Generally speaking, saltwater pools have higher upfront costs but lower maintenance costs.  Instead of spending a fortune on chlorine and other pool chemicals, … Read more

If you are a saltwater pool owner, you might be wondering if it’s still necessary to shock your saltwater pool. The answer to this question is “yes.” Ride along with me in this article as I explain to you why it’s important to shock your saltwater pool and how often you should do it. Why … Read more

To set up a saltwater pool, the first thing you will need is a lot of salt. However that isn’t all though. You are going to need a salt water generator. If you omit the saltwater generator, all you will have is a salty pool. In addition to a normal, optimal water balance, all that … Read more

A saltwater pool is a swimming pool with a saltwater chlorine generator, which is a machine that turns bulk salt into chlorine. The new chlorine is good at killing germs and algae, and it can also break down dirt and chloramines in a pool. As an alternative to chlorinated pools, saltwater pools have become increasingly … Read more

No it doesn’t. There will not be a significant rise in swelling due to the salt water, but some swelling may occur due to higher temperatures in the pool water. Swimming could make your edema worse since the position of your body, with your face down, puts extra pressure on your lymph nodes. What happens … Read more

No, it doesn’t. Our bodies are covered by skin, which is a semipermeable membrane. It can allow some substances but hinder others. But because of osmotic pressure, water is pulled out of the body to balance it. Hence water is lost after extended period in a saltwater pool. What are some health benefits of saltwater … Read more

Chlorine from a saltwater chlorinator is produced in an electrolytic cell. The cell uses the chloride in the saltwater to produce chlorine when pool water is treated with a small quantity of salt. When it comes to keeping your pool clean and healthy, this strategy is second to none in both efficiency and economy. Swimming … Read more

The appropriate concentration of salt for swimming pools is around 3,200 parts per million(ppm). There should be 267 pounds of salt added to a 10,000-gallon pool if there is already no salt in it. That’s the equivalent of six or seven 40-pound bags of pool salt. You should check the salt level of your pool … Read more

You’ll need approximately six bags of pool salt that weigh 40 pounds each if this is your first time switching to a pool system that uses saltwater. Alternatively, if the salt concentration is only slightly below optimal (about 1,000 ppm), you’ll only need roughly 4 or 5 bags. The optimal salt concentration is 3,200 ppm, … Read more