Salt Water Pool Calculator

A Swimming Pool Chemical Calculator

Adjust sliders to calculate pool salt.

More About A Salt Water Pool

A salt water pool is a more convenient and healthy way to chlorinate the pool water. The chlorine is produced on site in a closed loop with the salt directly in the pool, eliminating the need to purchase and transport chlorine. The salt water pool generator provides a more automatic granular method of controlling the chlorine dosing. With the salt water pool generator, chlorine is constantly being produced. Making it easier to adjust the chlorine level on a daily basis as opposed to dumping large amounts of chlorine every few days spiking the chlorine levels. The salt water is said to have some health benefits like softer skin and better feeling water. Salt water pool generators also reduce eye and skin irritation.

LOW SALT EFFECTS:

Salt water pool generators convert salt to chlorine. Having low salt levels equals less chlorine because there is simply fewer salt particles entering the cell to be converted to chlorine. Low chlorine production due to low salt cannot be corrected by adjusting chlorine production on the salt system.

Running the chlorine generator in a low salt environment adds extra stress to the cell plates during the electrolysis process. This extra stress causes them to wear down faster than normal resulting in early cell replacement. Some systems may shut off if the salt gets too low.

HIGH SALT EFFECTS:

Most salt systems function better on the higher side of the system recommendations. They produce more chlorine and puts less stress on the cell extending the life. Most salt systems will encounter problems or quit operating with salt levels above 5000 PPM.