Salt Water Pools aren't such a big deal

So many misconceptions about SALT WATER POOLS and WHY they are different. Quick explanation to unlock the mystery.

[louisavila]

I’ve been wanting to do this to my pool. All I need is a pool now.

[JoshyHendoMan]

Me: [watching this on a broken phone amid debt and mortgage payments on a small lot] “hmmm, I might use this info later.”

[notevn]

Pool guy here - It's really only about how you like the feel of the water. Salt water pools on average cost more to maintain due to wear and tear on equipment and the fact that salt cells won't last longer than 2-3 years without consistent cleaning.

The chlorine in the water is the same as if you added tabletized chlorine.

With a automatic chlorine feeder, which are relatively very cheap, you can achieve even simpler maintenance than with salt.

[stalledrain]

Worked on pools for almost 10 years now. I am a CPO (Certified Pool Operator) and there's actually alot of science when it comes to the chemistry of pool water. One thing that always gets me laughing is when I tell a customer that a salt pool is a chlorine pool. They get this confused and puzzled look on their face. They think they're getting rid of the chlorine but it's still 100% a chlorinated pool. Granted, there's not as much chemical maintenance as a genuine chlorine pool, but still, they think chlorine is bad for the skin, eyes, etc. and then they go out and spend upwards of $2000 for a good quality salt cell and box only to be told that their pool is still chlorine. 😆😆 Good way to ruffle some feathers!

[thomasflores]

“Way less than is in the ocean”

Can confirm, a salt pool is more like saline water than ocean water

[hfarthingt]

Wow that pool is the same square footage as my home

[joshpierce]

I'm glad I stuck around for the whole video. I have a salt water pool and when you said "yea you can use regular salt" and I about bailed on you! 😂 then saw you had the right stuff for the pool lol. I thought you were going to end with "just sprinkle the table salt in" lol

[one_spicyboi]

Long term they cost about the same. Chlorine and salt water pools are both great but this part of having a pool is extremely easy. I put 3 cups of shock in my pool and it’s properly chlorinated. If you have a chlorine pool already, there’s no reason to switch. If you have one or the other just stick with it. Both are great options.

[doms.]

Saltwater pools are amazing. I grew up near the ocean. The way light passes through saltwater pools is like a mini ocean

[FaxNoCopy]

"Sir, get out of our pool."

[loboloco]

Pools are a pain in the ass even with a salt cell believe me I've installed these things for years.. one issue with salt cells especially the Hayward brand is the circuit board also if you do get one of these cells installed ask for zinc anode it'll help keep the rest of your system from corroding as fast

[comeberza]

I love how the same salt is sold at different prices for different uses

[solusemsu]

"You don't need chlorine. All you need is this elaborate expensive system that includes a salt cell and a super computer to hook it up to."

[Verethill]

I'll be sure to remember that when I'll get my own pool 😂

[Caldren_]

Pools are a lot like boats... they're a fun thing to do in the summer but a pain in the ass to actually own and maintain throughout owning it. Nobody's gunna dis you for not having a boat or pool just be the guy that brings some banging food and you'll be set.

[tripical]

My 88 year old polio survivor grandfather takes care of a chlorine pool by himself to this day in his electric wheelchair

[rlmjc]

I love my salt cell, also use mineral salts. Professional unrelated to salt pools homeowner tip. If you don't have one get a variable speed pump. I just replaced my Hayward and got a Black and Decker variable speed 2HP pump for less than 900$. Real easy DIY install. It will pay for itself in less than 2 seasons in energy bill savings.

[twentydixoncider]

They still require the same amount of maintenance just in different areas lol

[lilmama]

I just got my first 18x52 pool up and while waiting for a longer hose for the 16" saltwater/pump combo i purchased separately a storm came up before we could finish filling/adding rest of salt. Its now been 4 days of storms /torrential rains. The hose came today but now I'm lost, after the storms get out of here in a day or two do i go ahead and add the rest of the salt & turn the pump/salt cell for the 1st time allow it to run 24hrs and see what the chemicals look like? Or should I shock it after allowing the pump to run? ANY tips so I don't ruin the pool will be greatly appreciated.🌻😊

[pavementpariah]

Alot of people dont realize how salt cells work. They have little "blades" inside the body of the cell. As the salt water crosses the blades the cell ionizes and creates chlorine gas. Chlorine gas is much more effective than tablets. Liquid chlorine is another story but doesnt last as long. The benefit of salt pools is once you get the salinity to the right level it basically runs itself. It does raise the ph so you need to add muriatic acid to drop the ph. Only time you have to add salt is when the water is diluted. Heavy rain or having to add water after hot days will dilute the salt water. We would always recomend going to a salt system. Theyre pricey, but they work amazing.