The negatives side of salt pools

[mwsmith2]

Will the unit run at a low salt level or low water temperature? Up here in Canada it is pretty annoying to open your pool with a water temperature of 44 degrees and then find out that the chlorinator that you bought wont run because it is below the low water temperature cut off. No you don’t want to swim at that temperature but it is nice to start filtering and warming things up with the solar blanket so you don’t have to run your gas heater for 2 days to make the chlorinator work.

I really don't see that as a problem, since once you get in the 50's, not much (if anything) will grow in the water. I know you won't have anything growing in water that is < 50 degrees. During winter conditions (cold temps, short days and low sun angle) a simple addition of bleach lasts a LONG time.

Michael

[duraleigh]

Hi, everyone,

I think "Jabre" introduces a cautionary thought to the discussion. Even tho Mark touches on it for AG pools, I wonder if the ladders, handrails, pools slides, lights in IG pools will not eventually be exposed to excessive corrosion from the salt.

I've seen a post or two on here concerning the affect of salt on soft, stone coping as well.

Not a deal breaker, but something to consider.

[Mark_WATERMAID]

I really don't see that as a problem, since once you get in the 50's, not much (if anything) will grow in the water. I know you won't have anything growing in water that is < 50 degrees. During winter conditions (cold temps, short days and low sun angle) a simple addition of bleach lasts a LONG time.

Michael

Just a note. I pulled the cover off of my pool today to get things started. My pool is 54 degrees and it is a lovely pale green colour. Believe me there is a lot growing in there. The point is, you dont want to have to add bleach if you can generate it.

Mark Manning
Watermaid Canada
www.watermaid.ca
mark@watermaid.ca

[mwsmith2]

My pool is 54 degrees and it is a lovely pale green colour.

I'd like my serving of crow well done, please!

Michael

[duraleigh]

I'd like my serving of crow well done, please!

Michael

[Mark_WATERMAID]

I'd like my serving of crow well done, please!

Michael

Want some algae on that

Mark Manning
Watermaid Canada
www.watermaid.ca
mark@watermaid.ca