SALT POOLS feedback please

[nater]

What type of pool finish do you have?
Vinyl Inground

How old is your system?
System is 2 years old, has been in use for 10 months.

What Salt level do you maintain?
3000-3400

What are the benefits you're experienced from switching to salt?
No algae. Consistent Chlorine levels. Easy maintenance. Freeze protection feature is very handy this time of year as I don't "close" my pool.

What are the problems you've experienced since switching to salt?
No Pool issues. I have been going through cooling fans (bearing failures), but my unit is an older model. New fans are cheap at Radio Shack and easy to replace, just a minor annoyance I think that owners of newer systems don't experience.

How often do you have to clean your cell from calcium scale?
Never, even on the longest reverse time setting. I check it once a month.

How often do you test your water?
Every 2-3 days during swimming season, once a month during off season.

Thank you for your involvement on this forum Sean!

[Phillbo]

What type of pool finish do you have?
Inground Plaster

How old is your system?
9 months

What Salt level do you maintain?
3200 PPM

What are the benefits you're experienced from switching to salt?
lower maintenance ( just add acid every other week). Love the soft water feel and no need to wash chlorine off after a long swim.

What are the problems you've experienced since switching to salt?
None

How often do you have to clean your cell from calcium scale?
I check it every 3 months or so but have yet to need to clean it

How often do you test your water?
Weekly in the summer, Monthly in the winter

[tonyl]

What type of pool finish do you have?
Vinyl Inground

How old is your system?
Four years. Pool is open 6 months a year.

What Salt level do you maintain?
3300-3400

What are the benefits you're experienced from switching to salt?
Ease of maintenance. Consistant chlorine supply. Much easier on the skin, especially noted by my kids with skin dryness prior to switching.

What are the problems you've experienced since switching to salt?
None.

How often do you have to clean your cell from calcium scale?
Never, but I check it every 3 months. It's always been scale free.

How often do you test your water?
Weekly during the swim season