Salt water pools are not self-cleaning and require regular maintenance including proper water chemistry balance, algae prevention, and equipment upkeep. The salt water generator only produces chlorine automatically but doesn't eliminate the need for active pool care.
Yes, salt pools absolutely need stabilizer (cyanuric acid) to protect the chlorine generated by your salt water generator from UV degradation. Target 70-80ppm for optimal protection and chlorine efficiency.
Yes, above ground pools can be converted to salt water, but you need to verify liner compatibility, install a properly sized salt water generator, and maintain CYA levels between 70-80 ppm for optimal performance.
Yes, pools need CYA (cyanuric acid) to protect chlorine from UV degradation. Target 30-50ppm for regular pools and 70-80ppm for salt water generators.
Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need chlorine to sanitize the water. The salt water generator creates chlorine from salt, but you still need to monitor levels and add chlorine manually when needed.
Yes, salt water pools absolutely use chlorine. The salt water generator converts salt into chlorine through electrolysis, producing the same sanitizing chlorine as traditional pools, just through a different method.
Yes, salt pools absolutely need CYA (cyanuric acid) stabilizer to protect the chlorine produced by your salt water generator from UV degradation. Salt pools actually require higher CYA levels (70-80 ppm) compared to traditional chlorine pools (30-50 ppm).
To raise pool stabilizer, add cyanuric acid at a rate of 1 pound per 3,000 gallons to increase CYA by approximately 30ppm. Target levels are 30-50ppm for regular pools or 70-80ppm for salt water generators.
Yes, salt water pools can absolutely be heated using gas heaters, electric heaters, heat pumps, or solar systems. The salt water generator doesn't interfere with heating systems, but you may need corrosion-resistant components.
Yes, most outdoor pools need stabilizer (cyanuric acid) to protect chlorine from UV rays. Test your current CYA level and aim for 30-50ppm for regular chlorine pools or 70-80ppm for salt water generators.
Pool stabilizer (cyanuric acid) protects chlorine from UV degradation. Add 1 pound per 3,000 gallons to raise CYA by 10 ppm, target 30-50 ppm for regular pools or 70-80 ppm for salt water generators.
