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One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is which type of sanitizing system you’ll be using to keep the water clean and healthy. Generally speaking, the two primary choices available to most homeowners would be either the salt pool or chlorine pool.
One of the biggest misconceptions that we hear from pool owners is that salt pools do not contain chlorine. Technically speaking, chlorine is not added directly to the pool in the same way it would be in a chlorine pool, but chlorine is still the primary chemical for killing bacteria and sanitizing the water. Well, if chlorine isn’t being added, how does the chlorine get into the salt pool? The chlorine is actually a derivative of the salt added to the water.
If salt pools actually contain chlorine, then what is the benefit of having a salt pool instead of a traditional chlorine pool? It turns out that there are several benefits. First and foremost, the salt pools derive their chlorine in a way that is much less harsh than pouring liquid chlorine or chlorine tabs directly into the water. Second, the chlorine is produced consistently in small amounts, so you won’t have big peaks and troughs when it comes to your chlorine levels.
Traditional chlorine pools rely upon manufactured chlorine (typically in liquid or solid tablet form) to be added to the pool on a weekly basis. When these chemicals are added by your pool service provider, chlorine levels will spike. Throughout the week, chlorine levels will dissipate.
However, chlorine pools are more budget-friendly, as they are less expensive to install and maintain. If you are taking good care of your pool and performing all routine maintenance, you can keep the harmful impact of the chlorine to a minimum.
The pros and cons of each system will depend on the individual’s preference, but when it comes to regular weekly maintenance, our professionals can easily work with either type. Connect with us at Priority Pool Service now!