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    Default Adding salt without a SWCG

    I would like to add salt to my pool just for the water softening aspect. What ppm should I raise the salt content to?
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    Default Re: Adding salt without a SWCG

    Whatever is comfortable for you. SWCGs normally target 3000ppm to function optimally so that's a reasonable target. Sea water is far saltier.
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    Default Re: Adding salt without a SWCG

    Quote Originally Posted by CarlD View Post
    Whatever is comfortable for you. SWCGs normally target 3000ppm to function optimally so that's a reasonable target. Sea water is far saltier.
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    I keep mine at about 3000-3200 and love the feel of the water and lack of any eye irritation. Just make sure your equipment is compatible.
    22'x40' Grecian Lazy L 20K gal IG vinyl pool; Aqua Rite SWCG T15 cell; Hayward Pro Grid 6020 DE filter; Hayward Superpump 1hp pump; 12 hrs; Taylor K-2006; city; PF:6

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