New pool -- tastes very salty! What to do?

[marellano1]

We just got a new pool. Approximately 14,800 gallons, Diamond Brite finish, Aqua Rite salt generator. After 30 days, the pool company put salt in the pool (this was 3 or 4 days ago). The system is reading a level of 3600 and is running at 80% output.

The water tastes super salty and there is salt floating around in the pool. Is this because the system has only been running a few days? Or, is this what I can expect from now on?

Is there any way to lower the saltiness of the pool? Or should I just wait a little while and see if it sorts itself out?

Should I take a water sample to the local pool store and see what they say?

We've never had a pool before so I'm learning everything as I go!

Thanks so much for any help and advice you can offer!

~Michelle

[PatL34]

Michelle,

Welcome to the forum.

First of all salt does not float around in the pool. Not in the concentration you mention.

Get a sample to the pool store, and also get a good test kit as well. Post the numbers and we will help you. Meanwhile enjoy your new pool.

Pat

[CarlD]

Get a good heater, throw in a few chickens, some onions and celery and carrots and make soup!

Actually, something else is going on. Salty water isn't a problem generally, but it can corrode fittings faster.