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    Default Re: Didn't know I'd be able to taste the salt.

    tbkp,
    I keep 3200 ppm in my pool. Last weekend several people who'd never been in a saltwater pool went for a dip (didn't know about the salt in the water). Afterwords, 2 of the 5 said they tasted a VERY slight saltiness, the other 3 had no idea.

    I can taste it for just a second, then goes away.

    Bottom line, you need a good drop based test via Ben or Taylor (you can order online). Don't rely on the light or the readout.
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    Default Re: Didn't know I'd be able to taste the salt.

    im at 4,000ppm and its a light salty taste. the feel of the water makes me forget about it though.

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    Default Re: Didn't know I'd be able to taste the salt.

    Keep mine at about 3400 ppm and can't taste the salt....then again I also live about a block from the ocean and swim there also so maybe I'm more used to seawater so I don't notice low salt levels.
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