Salt Water question

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Salt Water question

Postby coykiam » Wed 21 Apr, 2021 19:25

Hi all, newbie here currently in the middle of my pool construction. Have a question regarding salt generator...do I add pool salt into it or will the generator take care of It?

Asking, since I some sales of the 40lb pool salt bags.

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Re: Salt Water question

Postby Denniswiseman » Thu 22 Apr, 2021 10:32

A SWCG (salt water chlorine generator) requires the correct amount of salt to be in water for it to generate chlorine gas
Your SWCG instructions will tell you how much is required
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Re: Salt Water question

Postby Teapot » Thu 22 Apr, 2021 17:21

Just like to add, buy yourself a decent test kit for checking your chemical levels but not a dip strip although dip strips are good enough for salt testing.
Pool salt costs more that water softener salt because it contains CYA stabiliser so when the stabiliser reaches the correct level you can use softner salt
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Re: Salt Water question

Postby coykiam » Sun 25 Apr, 2021 21:04

Thank you for the replies..any recommendation in test kits?

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Re: Salt Water question

Postby Denniswiseman » Mon 26 Apr, 2021 01:11

Taylor K2006C
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Re: Salt Water question

Postby coykiam » Sat 01 May, 2021 17:17

Thank you.. ordered it.

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Re: Salt Water question

Postby coykiam » Thu 20 May, 2021 11:38

In addition, would like to stock up on some chemicals.
Do I need to stock up on pool shock or will I not need it?
Apologies for newbie questions. Thank you.
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Re: Salt Water question

Postby Denniswiseman » Thu 20 May, 2021 12:40

Use these common products to balance your pool
Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite or plain bleach)
Muriatic acid (hydrochloric acid) to lower pH and TA
Bicarbonate of soda to raise TA
Aeration will raise pH only
Soda ash will raise pH and TA

You will need to raise CYA to about 80 for a SWCG, which can be done with Trichlor / Dichlor chlorine tablets or just stabilisor
Your SWCG will be your major source of chlorine but not immediately or if the water is cold
Pool shock is just chlorine use Liquid chlorine (sodium hypochlorite or plain bleach)
Interesting reading
Pool School
Slam (Shock Level and Maintain) with relation to Chlorine / CYA Chart and Recommended Pool Levels
Pool Maths
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Re: Salt Water question

Postby bcarstew » Thu 27 May, 2021 19:19

Newbie here.
I am switching my chlorine pool over to a salt water pool. My pool is approx 18 X 35 ft and 4-5.5 ft deep plus spa. I am guessing maybe 20,000 gallons?
I am looking for salt water equipment that is reliable, long lasting, does a good job and is not too expensive. I am, however, a big believer in quality.
What make and model do you recommend and why do you recommend it?
Thank You very much in advance.
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