Discover the benefits of having a saltwater pool

Having a swimming pool in our garden is a privilege that can be very unproblematic. Who hasn’t wanted to have one at some point in their life? On the other hand, the idea of ​​having to look after and supervise this installation constantly is no longer so pleasant, as are some of the inconveniences that arise due to carelessness during maintenance or due to changes in factors, such as the weather. Sometimes, these alterations lead to deterioration of the infrastructure, contamination of the water, or irritation of the skin and eyes of bathers. However, despite everything, it is worth it.

To avoid these problems, traditional pools involve using chemicals to disinfect the water, which entails the storage and handling of these products with their respective risks. But there are also alternatives to obtain the same result without using these products: installing a saltwater pool. This does not mean that we are going to have a piece of ocean in our house, far from it. The water in a saltwater pool is slightly salty, but not as much as the sea. Making a quick comparison, the salinity of a saltwater pool would be similar to that of a teardrop.

The first thing to keep in mind to understand how a saltwater pool works is that it has a different filtration system than a chlorine pool. Along these lines, you will choose the chlorination system based on the volume of water your pool can hold, among other attributes. The main difference between the two is that a saltwater pool requires the installation of a salt chlorinator, an electric disinfection device that works by dissolving salt in the water. At No Drainer Water Purification Services, we have four models of salt chlorinators so you can choose the one that best suits your needs.

Disinfection of a saltwater pool

Once the salt chlorinator is installed in the pool’s purification system, the salt water passes through the cell and electrodes of the salt chlorinator, transforming into sodium hypochlorite, a disinfectant that dissolves in the water instantly, eliminating the microorganisms that live in it.

This procedure ends with the sodium hypochlorite being converted back into salt, so it is a cyclical technique that means that the salt concentration in the water does not change and, consequently, it is not necessary to constantly add salt to the pool.

In short, it is a natural process, which makes it harmless both to the health of people who bathe in the pool and to the environment that surrounds it.

Maintaining a saltwater pool

Just because a saltwater pool requires less maintenance than a chlorine pool doesn’t mean that it’s enough to check it from time to time. Nothing could be further from the truth. The maintenance of a saltwater pool is also constant and requires paying attention to different parameters to ensure that everything is in order before you can get into the water:

• You should periodically measure the pH (between 7.4 and 7.6) and chlorine levels (between 1 and 3 ppm) of a saltwater pool and maintain them within the same range as in chlorine pools.
• You must also control salinity and alkalinity levels.
• It is recommended to check the status of the purifier filters once a week.
• It is necessary to clean the salt that accumulates in the saline chlorinator cell at least once a quarter.
• The pool water must stay above 15ºC, as this is the temperature at which sodium hypochlorite is produced.
• It is necessary to monitor the salt level in the pool and either add more when necessary or empty the water container a little and refill it with clean water when the salt concentration is above the correct value. Remember that the salt level rarely changes, but too much or too little of this substance could damage the salt chlorinator.
• In saltwater pools, you can also use pool covers, both winter and safety or thermal blankets, obtaining the same benefits that these covers provide in chlorine pools.

Advantages of a saltwater pool

• Salt is not as harmful as chlorine, so it causes less damage to your swimsuit and hair. It also does not irritate your eyes or skin.
• Since the main disinfectant element is a natural substance, such as salt, the water sanitation process is more environmentally friendly than traditional methods.
• Although the installation of electrolysis equipment is less economical than the initial investment of the traditional system, this acquisition represents an initial economic saving on the traditional system, this acquisition represents an economic saving in the cost of maintenance in the medium and long term. In addition, you will also cut costs by not having to buy chemical products for water disinfection.
• You must clean both the water and the pool surface of a saltwater pool periodically, just like in other pools, as contaminating particles will continue to enter even though it is saltwater.
• A salt electrolysis system is easy to install and compatible with all types of pools, as well as with any type of coating.

In general, saltwater pools offer the same benefits as chlorine pools with less maintenance and are healthier. However, you should be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of each type of pool before deciding on one or the other option. Just because a saltwater pool is more cost-effective in general terms doesn’t mean it will also be the best choice for you. Whatever the best alternative for you, enjoy it!

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