Salt in non-SWG pool result observations

[medvampire]

Handy
I would recommend getting a salt level before you start. You can buy salt test kits from Ben but I just took my water to the pool store and had it tested. After you get the salt level decide where you want the level to be. I wanted 2000 ppm. I needed 200 lbs to get me to around 1700 – 1800 according to bleachcalc. A few days after adding the salt I had the water retested at another pool store and had a 2200ppm witch is no big deal for me.
Quick summary
1. Get salt tested.
2. Use bleachcalk for needed amount of salt.
3. Get the amount of pure salt recommended by bleachcalc.
4. Pour salt bag in pool 1 bag at a time checking your tolerance, preference, or calculated goal ppm is reached
5. Enjoy salty pool.
6. Get salt tested a few days after pool is salted.
7. Tell us about your experience.
Steve

[matt4x4]

Well, I added 200 lbs of salt to our pool last week while on vaca, I just love it!
The kid had fun playing with the pellets for the afternoon.
Is it just me or does it seem to become a lower maintenance pool once you add salt? From my experience so far, it looks as though the bugs and stuff that sink are not decomposing as quickly, and there is absolutely no sign of dirt in my pool since adding the salt, the water has been sparkling clear, it seems to me I'm adding less chlorine too.....
And it's been hotter that he11 around here too!!!!

[drumr]

I also took the salt plunge a few weeks ago and have to say I like it alot. I added 160 lbs of Morton water softener salt and it definately gives the water a "softer" feel. Maybe I'm more sensitive to the taste of salt, but I can definately taste it, even though the taste is not unpleasant. I have very dry skin and usually run for the lotion as soon as I get out of the pool, but now I have to say I don't have too any more. Maybe next season I will get to add a SWG and put this salt to work, but for now I will just enjoy my salt water pool!!