5 Pros for Salt Water Pools

Lower concentrations of chlorine

Lower concentrations of chlorineLower concentrations of chlorineWhilst they are not completely chlorine free, a saltwater pool has far lower levels of chlorine than a traditional chlorine pool. To generate the chlorine in a salt water system you will need a salt water generator. These work using the process of electrolysis where the salt water is electrically charged in order to produce chlorine. A controller allows you to manage the amount of chlorine that is produced so a healthy chemical balance is maintained in the water. Plus there are no issues around having to store a lot of chlorine chemicals.

Adding salt to the pool does not mean the swimmers will experience the same salinity as the sea. In fact, the water is so gentle on the body that it is perfectly safe to swim in – particularly when swimming under the water.

Lower maintenance time & costs

The maintenance costs of a salt water pool will depend on the local climate; the warmer the climate, the more chlorine your pool will need to keep the water clear and healthy. This, in turn, means that the electricity costs required to run the saltwater system that produces the chlorine from salt will be running for longer periods of time.

That said, the overall maintenance costs of a salt pool compared to a chlorine pool are less. A salt pool can go up to 2 weeks before the salt will need to be topped up and, the cost of salt is far cheaper than the amounts of chlorine required to treat a pool. A chlorine pool also needs to be tested or a regular basis to ensure the correct balance of chemicals is maintained at all times. As a result, the amount of time and effort that goes into maintaining a salt water pool is not so intense, once you have learned how the maintenance process works.

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The health benefits of a salt water pool are well documented. They have a far lower concentration of chlorine and so the water is much kinder to swimmers – particularly those who are in the pool for a prolonged period of time like professional swimmers and children. The gentle salt water is less than a tenth of the salinity of the ocean and is, in fact, closer to the salt levels found in tears. It won’t cause irritation to the skin or eyes (even if swimming under water), it is more gentle on your hair than a chlorine based water system. Some even say that salt water can act as an exfoliant leaving your body feeling soft and smooth after your swim.

Kinder to your swimsuit

Not only do salt water pools offer a range of health benefits for swimmers, but they help to prolong the life of our swim suits. Chemicals used in the maintenance of chlorine pools have a tendency to cause swimming costumes to fade and lose elasticity. And, no matter how much you rinse your costume through, the scent of chlorine can linger. Swimwear is traditionally made from lycra, nylon and cotton which can deteriorate with exposure to chlorine but, the lower levels of chlorine in salt water pools, will mean that your swimwear will last longer.