Save with Salt Pool Systems

(Discount Salt Pool) - Everyone loves spending time in the pool when the weather gets warm, but with summer approaching fast, you’re probably dreading a season full of pool maintenance.

But don’t worry! There are plenty of options that don’t call for tons of upkeep and effort. One example is switching to a saltwater pool or choosing to include a salt chlorinator system if you’re building a brand new pool. Even before the recent chlorine shortage, salt systems are a great way to save money and have beautiful water. They’re also easier to maintain, so you can spend more time enjoying your pool.

Saltwater Systems Are Easier to Maintain 

If you treat your pool with the traditional chlorination process, buying chlorine tablets all summer is standard. Over time, that eats up a lot of extra time and money, and if you aren’t diligent when it comes to monitoring your pool’s chemistry, you run the risk of a green, algae-filled pool.

Salt systems, on the other hand, are kind of like putting your pool on autopilot. You don’t need to buy and store a big heap of chlorine tablets, and you can also skip out on handling all the chemicals and avoid that distinct chlorine pool smell.

Instead, a salt chlorinator essentially does that work for you, naturally, by generating free chlorine. Every day your pool automatically gets the consistent care it needs, so it stays blue & clear.

Of course, salt pools won’t manage themselves 100%. Seasonally, you’ll make a simple adjust or two, so it’s working at the right level for your pool’s needs. Also, over time the salt in a pool will get diluted by rain or other water, so you’ll need to add some more salt eventually to keep up your salinity levels. Maintaining salinity levels is as easy as using a pool test kit.

There are even digital testers and built-in salinity readings for some salt pool systems! Just check for salt levels, and add more when they’re low.

Salt Water Pools Are Less Expensive Over Time

Saltwater systems are an investment in lower pool costs. While the initial cost is a factor, the amount of money you’ll save over time compared to a traditional chlorination setup evens out rapidly.

The salt itself is hardly a factor in the cost. Salt isn’t used up, and it doesn’t evaporate; you’ll typically just replenish your salt level throughout the season because of rain - typically $10-$30 worth of salt, often less.

In fact, industry estimates suggest that salt systems save around 40-50% or more over traditional chlorination, depending on which salt system you use. (And those estimates were made before the current chlorine shortage!).

Don’t Be Intimidated by Switching

If the cost & amount of work required is a constant source of frustration with your chlorine pool, consider converting to a saltwater system. Switching is super simple. Some people get hung up on the term “converting,” but it’s not complicated at all.

Conversion just means installing the salt system and adding the initial amount of salt to the water. That’s it.

For many people, you can even do it yourself with a few simple tools. Grab some PVC pipe, pipe cutters, PVC glue, and maybe a sharpie, and you’ll have everything you need to install a salt system. Well, short of the salt system itself!

Once your system is installed, and the salt has been added to the pool, just let it run. The salt system then converts the salt to chlorine through a process called electrolysis, which is produced daily when your pump runs and keeps your pool sanitized.

And don’t worry about draining your pool. Salt systems work with virtually any pool or pool equipment designed to handle chlorinated water, so you don’t usually need to drain your water or change the equipment. 

Saltwater pools are great for your wallet and your time, but it’s also just a more enjoyable pool experience. The water has a silky smooth feeling, and it doesn’t leave your skin dry - plus, there are fewer chemical hassles and harsh chloramines. The water stays clear and beautiful to look at. If you want to enjoy your summer to the fullest, consider installing a saltwater system on your pool.