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Inground pool - best salt for chlorine generator
Posted on 7/13/16 at 8:09 pm
Posted on 7/13/16 at 8:09 pm
So, we finally made the switch to a salt water chlorine generator, and it has made life so much better in keeping up our chemical levels in our pool. My question is, should I purchase the $50 40lb bag of salt the pool store is pushing, or does the soft water salt pellets bought at Home Depot work just as well?
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
This post was edited on 7/13/16 at 8:11 pm
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Posted on 7/13/16 at 8:25 pm to blacknblu
buy the expensive stuff. The world needs suckers.
Posted on 7/13/16 at 8:48 pm to PrivatePublic
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buy the expensive stuff. The world needs suckers.
I'm already married with kids, haven't I paid enough of the stupid tax?
Just kidding, I love my kids
Posted on 7/13/16 at 8:54 pm to blacknblu
Just do what I used to do and buy a 50 lb bag of copper sulfate crystals for 75 bucks and toss a few cups in it each week. Just wait a day or so before swimming in the pool.
It'll be crystal clear free of algae and that bag will last forever
It'll be crystal clear free of algae and that bag will last forever
Posted on 7/13/16 at 9:08 pm to deltaland
quote:very interesting! I've not heard of this! I have loaded my pool with Boric Acid (Borates), and I've not had any problems with algae at all this year (this could also be attributed to a constant source of chlorine)
50 lb bag of copper sulfate crystals
Thanks
Posted on 7/13/16 at 9:27 pm to blacknblu
The pool store only exists to separate money from people too lazy to learn how to maintain a pool on their own.
LINK
Read it all. Then read it again.
I would advise against adding copper sulfates to your water as an algaecide. Properly balancing and chlorinating your water should be enough. Plus, people spend a lot of time and money trying to get metals out of their water. The metal will eventually stain your liner, walls, and/or steps.
Kevin T
LINK
Read it all. Then read it again.
I would advise against adding copper sulfates to your water as an algaecide. Properly balancing and chlorinating your water should be enough. Plus, people spend a lot of time and money trying to get metals out of their water. The metal will eventually stain your liner, walls, and/or steps.
Kevin T
Posted on 7/13/16 at 9:30 pm to kgturner
Posted on 7/13/16 at 9:32 pm to blacknblu
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I have loaded my pool with Boric Acid (Borates), and I've not had any problems with algae at all this year (this could also be attributed to a constant source of chlorine)
The chlorine is the answer. Keep it at a steady enough level, which is easy to do with a saltwater chlorinator, and occasionally superchlorinate, and you will have no algae problems.
As far as salt goes, the $6 bag at Wal Mart is just as effective as the expensive stuff. It may dissolve a little slower, but that's a hell of a lot of money to save for a little time sweeping some salt around.
Posted on 7/13/16 at 9:48 pm to PrivatePublic
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As far as salt goes, the $6 bag at Wal Mart is just as effective as the expensive stuff. It may dissolve a little slower, but that's a hell of a lot of money to save for a little time sweeping some salt around
And THAT'S exactly what I'm trying to determine. 40 lbs of salt really shouldn't cost that much! It's salt!!!
Posted on 7/13/16 at 10:02 pm to blacknblu
Out of curiosity, what SWG did you go with? I'm hoping to eventually convert my pool to salt water. I've been eyeing the AutoPilot units.
Kevin T
Kevin T
Posted on 7/13/16 at 10:26 pm to kgturner
I went with the Pentair IC40, and have it running through the Pentair EasyTouch, using the ScreenLogic software. The automation is AWESOME!!! I could set my VS Pump speeds, and chlorine generation amount while on vacation for two weeks.
It is an absolute lifesaver when I'm out of town since I can control everything from my phone. Unfortunately though, when I backwash, I lose salt. It looks like I need to add some more. My EasyTouch emailed me to tell me my levels are getting low.
It is an absolute lifesaver when I'm out of town since I can control everything from my phone. Unfortunately though, when I backwash, I lose salt. It looks like I need to add some more. My EasyTouch emailed me to tell me my levels are getting low.
Posted on 7/13/16 at 10:32 pm to kgturner
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kgturner
Oh, and BTW, welcome to the SEC OT-B, and the SECr
Glad to have you
Posted on 7/14/16 at 12:46 am to blacknblu
NaCl is NaCl
eta: If you're in NWA I've got about 6-7 extra 40# bags on hand you can have em cheap if you want.
eta: If you're in NWA I've got about 6-7 extra 40# bags on hand you can have em cheap if you want.
This post was edited on 7/14/16 at 12:48 am
Posted on 7/14/16 at 12:48 am to blacknblu
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$50 40lb bag of salt
That is absolutely insane. My cost is around $5 a bag and I don't get a great price.
Posted on 7/14/16 at 11:25 am to CtotheVrzrbck
I appreciate it, but I'm a couple of hours away. Thanks
Seriously, thanks for the information. That just saved me serious bank on 3 bags of salt! I had to brush it around a bit to get it dissolved, but well worth the $$
Seriously, thanks for the information. That just saved me serious bank on 3 bags of salt! I had to brush it around a bit to get it dissolved, but well worth the $$
This post was edited on 7/16/16 at 1:42 pm
Posted on 7/17/16 at 2:19 pm to blacknblu
What pool store had their salt priced that high?
It might be worth it to set up for a month or two during the opening season next spring. If they're close together and I'm hustling I can open and clean 5-7 pools a day.
It might be worth it to set up for a month or two during the opening season next spring. If they're close together and I'm hustling I can open and clean 5-7 pools a day.
Posted on 7/17/16 at 5:35 pm to CtotheVrzrbck
www.intheswim.com
Posted on 7/17/16 at 7:57 pm to blacknblu
ahhh, they must add $25 a bag for shipping or something. Craziness.
As long as you keep it dry the salt won't go bad. Look for deals at the end of the swim season and stock up.
As long as you keep it dry the salt won't go bad. Look for deals at the end of the swim season and stock up.
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