What is a Saltwater Pool?

First off, what is a saltwater pool? If the term has you thinking of a swimming pool brimming with ocean water, you’re most likely not alone.

Nevertheless, a saltwater pool is not the same as going for a swim in the ocean at Pismo Beach; the term comes from the kind of equipment the pool uses to keep the pool water clean and sanitized. Instead of adding chlorine to your pool for keeping the pool chlorinated, you pour in mined salt directly into your pool cell, and then your salt generator is going to then convert it to chlorine.

If you still have the thought of salty ocean water or images of Catalina Island’s beaches going through your mind, don’t fret. Saltwater pools utilize a concentration of salt that is a lot lower than that of ocean water. Actually, if you can taste the salt at all, it is going to be mild, somewhat saline-like. While the ocean has salt levels of about 35,000 parts per million (PPM), saltwater pools usually have around 3,000-4,000 (PPM).

5 Advantages of a Saltwater Pool

Now that basics are covered, below are 5 advantages of saltwater pools.

1. Saltwater pools are more delicate on your body and swim wear

Saltwater pools are more delicate than conventional chlorine pools. If you have ever swam in a conventionally chlorinated pool, you’ve most likely experienced the red and irritated eyes that usually comes along with the enjoyment. Conventional chlorine pools also add some significant wear and tear to your swim wear. Conversely, saltwater pools are more delicate on the eyes, hair, and swim wear.

2. There is no pungent chlorine smell

There won’t be that chlorine smell. Since the chlorine in saltwater pools is produced naturally instead of in a man-made way, you will not have the same pungent chlorine smell.

3. The water is a lot softer

The water is a lot softer. Salt can be utilized as a water softener in the shower inside of your home, and it has the same impact on your pool’s water. Saltwater pool water is satiny and leaves your skin feeling less dry than conventionally chlorinated pools do.

4. You don’t need to put away chlorine

No more putting away chlorine. Just say it, storing and handling chlorine is a hassle. Particularly if you have young children or pets in your home, it can be hazardous to store chlorine. Generally, saltwater pools don’t use chlorine in its manmade form, as your generator is going to convert salt into chlorine. The exception to that is if your pool’s balance gets significantly off course. Most likely, storing and handling chlorine are not things you will need to be concerned about.

5. They cost less to maintain

Decreased chemical maintenance expenses. Salt is a lot cheaper to buy than chlorine. Subject to the size of your pool, you could save $100’s annually in chemical costs with a salt system.