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    Question Salt water conversion(above ground pool)

    Hello all,

    I have heard nothing but good things about salt water systems for pools, but the only application I have heard of is in-ground pools. So I was wondering if it is possible to use those systems in above ground pools and is it recommended? If it is, can I buy and install it myself or should I have a pool company install it?

    The pool I have is a 26' above ground pool. I am not sure what other information you would need.

    Thank you,

    lndknox

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    Default Re: Salt water conversion(above ground pool)

    Larger AG pools tend to have more exposed metal than IG pools. Salt water drying on that metal can definitely accelerate corrosion. How much of a problem will that be? I don't actually know.

    Ben

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    Default Re: Salt water conversion(above ground pool)

    Thank you for the quick reply. The whole top of my pool has a metal rim, but I think its made out of aluminum. Very good point and I will have to look into what is exposed and has the possibility to corrode.

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    Default Re: Salt water conversion(above ground pool)

    I'm a total noob here, but researched the same thing. Supposedly, this voids many mfr warranties for the reason Ben points out. May want to consider that as well.

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    Default Re: Salt water conversion(above ground pool)

    New here also, but thank you for the additional information.

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