"Why do you want salt?" Key question! The two most common answers I get are... 1. To save money 2. I like the feel of the water. In the first case there isn't much economic advantage as the initial cost of the cell, and replacing it about every 4-5 years offsets most of any savings on conventional chlorine. Typically, I also find that salt pools require more frequent doses of acid to keep pH in balance. As far as the feel of the water, I've had a few customers simply add salt to their pools without installing a chlorine generator to see how that goes. So far they are very happy with that, and none have had the cell put in. I'm not against salt systems, but like you said, people need to go into one with a clear understanding of what to expect.

@drdrew3

4 ай бұрын

You can get the same feel to the water in a chlorine pool by adding Borax. The boric acid is also algaestatic and gives the water an intense shimmer

@mayorb3366

4 ай бұрын

@@drdrew3 Thanks for the tip!

Such a good video, your correct. Love mine, 20k gallons and stable....for years.

We don’t regret it. It’s wonderful, and better than we thought!

@PoolBoyNick-

4 ай бұрын

Just wait until your leaks start developing ! Because when you convert chlorine from salt it creates a corrosive environment !! Say goodbye to a perfect pool finish ! Salt pools wear away up to 5x faster ! Good luck knowing you have organic growth occurring ! Because consistent chlorine creates a perfect environment for stubborn algae (black) don’t believe me ?! Go check around your pool light ring … that’s in your water !!! Vs knowing you have algae and treating algae when it first shines through :)! Don’t worry ! Your pool equipment can handle it ! That literal $5 shaft seal on your $2000 pump that takes about $400 in service work to get to … YEA that seal is the BEST with salt pools … NOT!!! I love salt pools !!! For making necessary work ! That is unless …. Well you’ll have to watch my video for that bit of advice

The only "maintenance free" pool is a pool you don't own.

@Swimmingpoolsteve

3 ай бұрын

Or one which you pay to have taken care of for you. Either way there is no free lunch!

Salt Generator + Acid Pump = almost maintenance free :) I basically just add bicarb and refill the acid tank. Love

Can you address the health concerns for older folks relating to how salt water pools may be negatively affect their health IE increased sodium levels.

@Swimmingpoolsteve

4 ай бұрын

I can not. That sounds like a question for a medical professional and not a pool guy. But I can say that for all of the old people I have known with salt chlorine generators in their pools, I have never heard of a medical problem associated with absorbing too much salt from the pool. But again, I am only a pool guy and not a doctor.

Maybe in extreme climates where your pool is open 12 months of the year, but anywhere in Canada, where your pool is closed in winter, chlorine is the way to go.

@Swimmingpoolsteve

3 ай бұрын

I am in Canada and salt systems are as popular here as they are everywhere else. Which is to say quite a lot. If you partially drain to winterize this can be a problem with salt pools. It costs a lot (large pools might need 800lbs of salt) so ypu could end up replacing hundreds of pounds of salt per year. Plus many areas like the GTA are restricting curbside draining with salt pools. If you want a salt pool in cold climate areas you can explore winterizing without draining as an option. Or just eat the $100 of salt you have to buy per year.

@storypunman

3 ай бұрын

@@Swimmingpoolsteve Like I said, chlorine is the way to go up here in Canada. Everyone I know with salt pools got talked into it with the pool salesman that did the install.

I have heard that salt pools have shortened lifespans on equipment, plumbing, and plaster. Have you ever noticed this or experienced it?

@Swimmingpoolsteve

3 ай бұрын

Yes, the LSI balance often tends to be in a scaling state due to high tds and poor water chemistry management with salt chlorine generator pools

Salt ruined my heater

Just like salt on the road it will disintegrate everything so be prepared .

Every single pool that I have seen with a salt water system experiences far worse corrosion problems.

You cannot get quality without higher price. Salt is MUCH, MUCH better for skin and respiratory system. I mentioned something strange in swimming pool 5 years ago. My skin is fine, no smell, so I asked what is so different about the pool. A guy tells me that no more chlorine, but salt. NICE. Today: Public swimming pool asks $300 for swimming from May to September. No problem for me and my wife. But, no salt. We gave up. They offer barbeque (smoke during swimming - "NICE") and Wi-Fi. So, I go to swimm because of wi-fi and smoke!? Money means nothing in the US. Poor country.

Salt is for beans and tators.

American, when will you ask for qaulity, not for price? NEVER. If s... is very cheap it is not so bad.