Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect the chlorine generated by the salt cell from UV degradation. Maintain CYA levels between 70-80 ppm for optimal protection.
Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect the chlorine generated by your salt cell from being destroyed by UV rays. Target levels should be 70-80ppm for optimal protection.
You only need pool salt if you have a saltwater chlorinator system installed. Traditional chlorine pools don't use salt, while saltwater pools require 3,200-4,000 ppm of salt to operate properly.
Yes, saltwater pools can cause rashes, typically due to improper free chlorine levels, unbalanced pH, or dirty salt chlorine generators creating chloramine buildup. Test and balance your water chemistry first.
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, saltwater pools still need chemicals including pH adjusters, alkalinity increasers, stabilizer, and calcium hardness increasers. The salt chlorine generator only produces chlorine - you must manually balance all other water chemistry parameters.
Most outdoor pools need cyanuric acid (stabilizer) to protect chlorine from UV degradation. Target 30-50 ppm for regular chlorine pools and 70-80 ppm for saltwater pools.
Saltwater pools can cause ear infections if water chemistry is imbalanced, allowing bacteria to grow. Proper chlorine levels (2-4 ppm) and pH (7.4-7.6) prevent bacterial growth that causes swimmer's ear.
Yes, saltwater pools absolutely need calcium hardness maintained between 200-400 ppm depending on surface type. Low calcium can damage equipment and surfaces, while high levels cause scaling on the salt cell.
