Salt Water Pools

Saltwater pools are gaining momentum, and you have a lot of questions on whether or not it's the right choice for you.

The debate of chlorine vs. saltwater systems can cause confusion. It's challenging to know which one will benefit you the most over time. When you think of chlorine, and it's multiple uses, it seems as though it's the better choice to ward off algae. Still, with the growing popularity of saltwater generators, you're starting to question what to do. The good news is that chlorine is a by-product of salt when it's electrically charged by the generator. So, it is, in fact, chlorine and will keep your pool clean similarly as traditional chlorine. The difference being it's not as harsh to you and your guests. It's gentle on your skin and hair with no toxic fumes. Salt generators are also low maintenance as they self-maintain for up to two weeks, and adding salt is natural. Chlorine is a bit more time consuming as you're adding chemicals weekly. All you're doing with saltwater pools are adding salt, and the type of salt you use is straightforward. Mined salt is the purest and will give you the least amount of trouble.

Whether you have a concrete or fiberglass pool, there are some drawbacks. Salt stains concrete, and it also is hard on your pool equipment if not monitored or installed correctly. Ensuring that bonding lugs are installed correctly is critical. If they're not, the salt added to water can create a battery-like situation. So, while salt itself gets blamed, it’s actually the installation error that is the culprit. Saltwater pools may cost more at upfront, but low maintenance and lower upkeep cost make it a leading choice among new pool owners.