Comparative to chlorine pools, saltwater pools are more gentle on skin, eyes and swimsuits; in addition, their maintenance costs are lower while they have reduced odor levels.
They use a generator that turns pool-salt into chlorine for sanitation, saving hundreds of dollars each year by eliminating the need to purchase and store commercial chlorine products.
Less Chlorine
Chlorine is an essential pool chemical; it prevents algae and bacteria growth that threaten the safety of swimmers while at the same time creating itchy eyes and skin if levels get too high. If your chlorine level has exceeded what should be acceptable levels, there are ways you can lower it without resorting to muriatic acid treatments that may damage pools or pool accessories.
One way to reduce chlorine levels in your pool water is to add a pool water neutralizer, which will remove chlorine while simultaneously lowering pH levels. You can find them at most local pool stores; many come with instructions as to their usage so be sure to follow those directions for maximum effect.
Another way to reduce chlorine levels in your water is with a pool water clarifier, which removes it while leaving essential chemicals intact and will maintain equilibrium while helping other sanitizers do their jobs more effectively. You can find one at your local pool store – making this addition part of a regular maintenance regiment.
As another method to reduce chlorine levels, mineral-based sanitizers like bromine offer another means for decreasing chlorine. Not only do these mineral-based solutions kill bacteria and algae directly but they can also prevent their return in future use – offering an option that is safer than chlorine for people with sensitive skin, eyes or asthma – though this solution may prove more expensive than its chlorine equivalent.
If your chlorine level is too high, it’s essential that you sanitize your water as quickly as possible to prevent further problems, such as green hair, red eyes and itchy skin. Failure to take action quickly could result in all sorts of adverse effects including green hair, red eyes and itchy skin resulting in costly treatments later.
As there are various methods for lowering chlorine levels, natural reduction remains the preferred approach. By installing a powerful pump that utilizes ozone and minerals to cleanse the water naturally, you’ll reduce chlorine usage by up to 80% while simultaneously preventing algae, creating more comfortable swimming water, reduced wear and tear on equipment and creating a cleaner, safer, nontoxic swimming environment.
Less Smell
Saltwater pools have quickly become an attractive residential swimming option. Their gentler on eyes and skin than traditional chlorine pools, and don’t leave that strong chemical smell found at public pools. Furthermore, saltwater pools often prove more cost-effective as you save on chemicals and water expenses over the life of the pool.
Traditional pools require regular additions of chlorine or bromine to sanitize their waters, while saltwater pools use electrolysis and a salt chlorinator for this task. A generator breaks down salt in the pool into chlorine which sanitizes without producing chloramines that many find offensive due to store-bought chlorine’s strong chemical smell.
Home saltwater pools still contain chlorine that may irritate skin and lungs, so it’s essential that you know exactly how much you require and when and how best to use it. Many who make the switch often find that their breathing improves over time and arthritis pain decreases significantly after spending time in their pool.
Saltwater pools should be aware that cyanuric acid (also referred to as stabilizer) may produce white flakes in the bottom of their pools, caused by calcium carbonate flakes deposited by cyanuric acid boosters and shock treatments containing calcium compounds such as shock that contains calcium or uses boosters with this component. Although they pose no threat to swimmers themselves or cause problems for equipment like filters and heaters, calcium carbonate flakes can lead to malfunctions and require replacement – another way of avoiding this scenario would be by not using shock that contains calcium such as shock with calcium content shock or by keeping levels between 30-50 PPM.
Vacuuming up saltwater flakes on a regular basis is important, as their flakes can find their way into your house or onto surfaces around the pool, and cause soft natural rock or flagstone pool decks to deteriorate over time. Before installing any kind of saltwater system in your backyard, thorough research must be performed prior to installation.
Less Chemicals
Home saltwater pools have become an increasingly popular alternative to chlorine pools. Although their initial installation costs may be more, over time they cost less due to requiring less chemicals compared with chlorine pools and provide health benefits; chlorine can cause itching, burning and dryness for eyes and skin as well as respiratory irritation causing asthmatic attacks; in contrast salt water is much gentler on skin while lasting longer as swimwear or towels don’t become stained from chlorine build-up.
Saltwater systems utilize an electrolytic generator to convert salt to chlorine, eliminating the need to store liquid or powdered forms of chlorine as part of their regular maintenance routine. While you will still need to test for pH and alkalinity levels regularly to keep the pool sanitized, handling, storing or using potentially hazardous chlorine chemicals won’t be an issue.
Home saltwater pools typically feature water with less salinity than ocean water, making it significantly gentler on eyes and skin. While this may not seem significant at first, this can be hugely beneficial to those struggling with sensitive skin or finding non-irritating exfoliants that work. Salt water also acts as a natural moisturizer, providing relief to dry skin or eczema sufferers.
Another advantage of saltwater systems is that they reduce chloramine production, the byproducts of traditional chlorine use to clean pool water that produce unpleasant byproducts like strong chlorine smell and stinging eyes. Not that you should completely forego chlorine use; rather if your skin and eyes are particularly sensitive then saltwater could be more suitable; consult your healthcare provider about which option would best meet your needs.
Less Maintenance
Home saltwater pools require less maintenance than chlorine-style pools, yet aren’t as low-maintenance as you may believe. Before purchasing or converting an existing pool to one with saltwater capabilities, be sure to conduct adequate research.
Saltwater pools offer one of the primary advantages: no need for chlorine storage. Chlorine can be harmful when around children and animals, as well as costly to keep stored away. With a saltwater pool, however, this worry disappears since your water-salt generator automatically converts chlorine to saltwater form for conversion and storage purposes.
Your pool’s chemical levels must still be monitored regularly, but you won’t require as many commercial chlorine granules compared to before; salt could be an alternative that’s much cheaper – particularly if using an automated system to regulate how much chlorine is produced.
Saltwater pools may also be less harsh on eyes and skin due to slower salt dissolution rates that don’t sting as much; many who swim in traditional chlorine pools report experiencing chlorine burns; this problem hasn’t been reported among saltwater pool swimmers.
If you own a saltwater pool, the first step at each new season should be adding additional salt than would be necessary with chlorine pools. Furthermore, it’s essential that only food-grade salt be used (rather than rock salt or any type with yellow prussiate of soda or any additives), with regular testing of its water chemistry to adjust chemicals as necessary and ensure your family can swim in safe, comfortable waters. Furthermore, periodically replace the cell in your salt generator.
