Salt Pools: They’re Still Chlorine Pools

Many people believe that “salt pools” are magically chlorine-free. This is common misconception.

How Salt Pools Work:

• Salt Systems: Salt pools utilize a salt chlorinator, a device that converts salt (sodium chloride) into chlorine through electrolysis.
• Chlorine Production: The salt chlorinator essentially creates chlorine within the pool itself.
• Sanitization: This generated chlorine effectively sanitizes the water, just like traditional chloirne pools that use chlorine tablets or liquid chlorine.

Why Choose a Salt System?

• Skin and Eye Comfort: Salt systems often produce a gentler, more “natural” form of chlorine, which can be less irritating to the skin and eyes.
• Reduced Chemical Handling: They typically requre less frequent and less hard cehmical additions compared to traditional chlorine pools.

Clearing Up the Confusion:

It’s important to understand, salt pools are still chlorine pools. The salt system simply produces the
chlorine in the water. Maintenance is still necessary. Salt pools require regular monitoring and
adjustments to maintain proper water chemistry and balance.

Conclusion:

While salt systems offer potential benefits like reduced chemical handling
and gentler chlorine, it’s crucial to remember that they still rely on chlorine
for sanitization.

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