Is Converting To Saltwater Pool Cheaper And Better?
by Toshika
I've been reading online about converting to saltwater and they say it's cheaper and better. Is this true? Also I know nothing about maintaining a pool so what are the things I need to do and buy to make sure this pool lasts for as long as possible. Here is the online description: Rectangular Frame Pool Set includes pool, filter pump, ladder, sun-shadow, 1 beach ball, 2 air mats, 2 swim rings and DVD. Water capacity (90%): 8,048 L (2,127 gal.) Rust-resistant galvanized metal frames Heavy-duty PVC and polyester 3-ply side walls Flow control drain valve for easy draining. Extra strength side walls are made with 3 separate layers of material. Thanx in advance for your help. Your site is such a great help. Thanks for the question Toshika A salt water pool is less expensive, in some respects, to a regular chlorine pool. Salt is much cheaper than chlorine. A 50 lb. bag of salt I use for the YMCA salt pool (80,000 gallons) is about $5. We go through about 25 bags per month for a total of $125. If it were a regular chlorine pool, the chlorine would run in excess of $450 per month. Which Salt To Use In A Salt Water Swimming Pool? Salt Generator..Change A Chlorine Pool Into A Salt Pool But, chlorine generators are expensive to replace. A good one can cost anywhere from $1000 - $2500, depending on the make and model. How much chlorine can you buy with that much money? Also, you must be sure you're testing the salinity every week and keeping it in range that the manufacturer specifies. If not, it can burn up and may not be covered under warranty. You also need to consider the calcium hardness. If you have high hardness fill water, a salt cell might not work for you. The cell can calcify and burn up if you're not diligent in cleaning it. Some people say that a salt pool feels better because the water is softer. Others say it doesn't matter. This is just a personal choice. I think initially it might cost a bit more for a salt pool because of the expense of the chlorine generator, then it will go down as the generator starts to produce chlorine. You won't have to buy chlorine as the less expensive salt that's added to the pool will be turned into chlorine. I personally think, when all is said and done, it might be a wash in terms of cost and savings. Salt pools are a bit different than chlorine pools, so it's important to read these pages: Salt Water Swimming Pools Chlorine Generator And there's lots more info. on the Q&A page about salt pools: Swimming Pool Questions and Answers I don't want to scare you off from getting a salt pool, if you really want one. Just remember that it's a bit different so you need to approach it from a slightly different angle. For a pool start up you can go to these pages: Starting New 27 ft. Swimming Pool Swimming Pool Chemistry My First Pool..How Do I Add Chemicals & Make Adjustments? Above Ground Pool..Need To Know About Chemicals & What To Do.. Check out the pages above and if you have a specific question about a salt pool please feel free to contact me again. Hope this helps and have a fun and safe swimming season. Robert |
