Should I salt my pool?

[slhalufska]

i'm pretty new here.

what is the BBB method? and what does the "G" in SWG mean? Also, does anyone know where I can get a replacement skimmer? Can't find a Hayward SP1086B1 anywhere. Wondering if it's discontinued. The guys who installed my 14x28' fiberglass pool glued the threaded fitting into the unit. We now have a leak and have to pull the whole unit out. (this is just the most recent of a long, long list of leaking problems with the installation. we haven't been able to pour the deck yet because of the problems and the darn thing was installed 12 wks ago!!!!) thanks for any help & info.

sue

[keithw]

The "G" in SWG stands for Generator. An SWG takes salt out thew pool and converts it over to chlorine. THe BBB method refers to maintaining you pool with Bleach, Borax and Baking Soda. These are technically the only three chemicals that you really should need to maintain a Chlorine pool. Unfortunatley I cannot help you with the skimmer but you would be smart to post that question as a new thread instead of burying it in here. Also, I would put it in the pool repair forum instead of this one.

Keith

[court475]

How many ppm is a good amount for a non-SWG pool?

[Sherra]

How many ppm is a good amount for a non-SWG pool?

It depends on the level of stabilizer (CYA) in your water. See this thread for a "guide".
http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=365

[Rangeball]

Court, did you mean ppm of salt?

If so that's independent of CYA levels.

I could tell a water quality difference at 1200 ppm. Anywhere from there up to 3000 ppm should do.

Start at around 1000 and add more as you feel necessary after you've had a chance to swim around and judge it for yourself.

[Sherra]

Range, you're right...it slipped my mind that we were talking about salt! When I see ppm my mind automatically shifts into chlorine mode!