How do you help save the environment AND keep more money in your pocket for your swimming pool? Pool Salt Chlorination?
What would you say if your pool could automatically sanitize and balance itself?
Using the proper Salt Chlorination System in your swimming pool will keep a few bucks in your pocket and save Mother Nature at the same time.
If you use conventional methods for swimming pool maintenance, costs can add up quickly. Freshwater pools need to have their water tested weekly, and chlorine added regularly to maintain sanitary pool conditions and prevent algae. Chlorine is expensive and can be harsh on the skin. Most traditional pools also require significant time to maintain the proper chlorine level and chemical balance.
If you automate your pool with a chlorinating salt system, its maintenance issues will disappear. This system immediately reduces costs because you will use no chemically produced chlorine. It will also help make the pool water feel good on your skin.
Pool Salt Chlorination: Salt Water Pool Benefits
Unlike chlorine, salt doesn’t evaporate, which equals immediate savings. The constant addition of chemicals to your swimming pool is a thing of the past. Mixing, measuring, and hassling with harsh chlorine again will no longer be needed, and you won’t spend endless hours maintaining your pool. Itchy skin, strong chemical odors, faded bathing suits, and red eyes will be gone forever.
Salt Water Pools vs. Chlorine Pools
Technically speaking, a saltwater pool is a chlorine pool. Saltwater pools use saltwater generators (or chlorinators) to convert salt into chlorine. Most saltwater pools have many water quality and maintenance benefits. Chlorine pools, however, are a less expensive investment and can work with all types of pool equipment.
Let’s compare:
Chlorine Pools
Pros:
- Add chlorine via floater or by adding it directly
- Will work with all pool types and equipment
- Inexpensive initial start-up
Cons:
- Weekly or daily additions of chlorine are necessary
- Frequent purchases of chlorine
- Pool tablets and pool shock contain chemical by-products, negatively impacting pool chemistry
- Chemical levels are prone to fluctuate drastically, dependent upon attention given to your pool
Salt Water Pools
Pros:
- Easy, automated maintenance
- No chemical by-products
- Consistent chlorine level, fewer algae growths
- Soft water that won’t irritate skin or eyes
Cons:
- Larger initial investment
- Not optimal for use with some pool equipment (Salt corrodes metals)
- Clean or replace your salt cell, depending on usage.
Salt Water vs. Chlorine Pool Costs
Costs of Salt Water and Chlorine Pool systems vary greatly, depending on particulars. Please get in touch with Precision Pools & Spas for additional information regarding your swimming pool.
Items to consider:
Chlorine Pool Costs
Initial Costs:
- Small routine expenses, no one-time, big purchases needed
Recurring Costs:
- Constant chlorine purchases, as well as other products, to maintain water chemistry.
Salt Water Pool Costs
Initial Costs:
- Expensive initial investment
Recurring Costs:
- Replacement of pool equipment (including salt cell, approx. $200-$700)
An automatic chlorinating system is perfect for easier maintenance and lower costs. Need help learning more about installing a pool salt chlorination system? Contact Precision Pools & Spas today!
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