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Pool Pros and Cons: Salt or Chlorine?
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Pool Pros and Cons: Salt or Chlorine?

A pool is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. If you are thinking about putting in a pool, you may be wondering if a salt water or chlorine pool is right for you. Here are the pros and cons to these two types of pools:


Chlorine pools

Pros:

  • Much cheaper to put in than a salt water pool
  • Technology for chlorine pools has been around for over 60 years while salt water has only been around about half that time, meaning it is often easier to find and buy chemicals for a chlorine pool
  • Easier to get rid of bacteria problems

Cons:

  • The pH balance is harder to keep consistent
  • Requires more maintenance to keep it clean and free of bacteria, including regular “shocks” and chemical testing
  • Chlorine mixes with saliva and sweat to create “chloramines” which are responsible for the chlorine smell as well as skin and eye irritation

Salt water pools

Pros:

  • While salt pools still contain chlorine, they use a different type that is derived from salt and require fewer chemicals.
  • Easier to balance the chemical levels which means less maintenance
  • Less expensive to maintain

Cons:

  • Higher upfront cost to put in
  • Energy bills may be higher since salt generators usually need to run more than a chlorine pool does
  • Requires annual cleaning of draining, changing filters, scrubbing surfaces, and inspecting generator
  • Salt ring stains, corrosion, and damage to pool liner is common
  • Hard to keep algae free

The verdict: Chlorine pools take time while salt water pools require more money up front. Pick which option is right for you and get swimmin’ this summer.

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