bullwink Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 2407 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 55 Achievement Points: 1279 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 02/10/1963 Device: Android Share Posted April 25, 2011 Trying to get some info about the salt water systems for above ground pools. Yes I have googled it to death but need to see how real idiots think of it, then the shit they want you to read about on there sites. things I want to know is what kind you use and how much it cost, and if you notice a big difference between it and chlorine. Anything you can share with me would be helpful. Thanks Bullwink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
GorillaXI Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 62 Group: **- Inactive Registered Users Followers: 73 Topic Count: 480 Topics Per Day: 0.09 Content Count: 4124 Content Per Day: 0.77 Reputation: 1413 Achievement Points: 27905 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 10 Joined: 09/02/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: July 4, 2015 Birthday: 06/16/1972 Share Posted April 25, 2011 From what little I know, it is a bit more expensive. But it is supposed to be better for the pool as far as maintenance and upkeep. A friend of mine has one (in ground) with salt water and swears that he will never go back to chlorine again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1948 Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 1850 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 98 Topic Count: 328 Topics Per Day: 0.07 Content Count: 8620 Content Per Day: 1.73 Reputation: 4222 Achievement Points: 55994 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 5 Joined: 09/29/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: November 29, 2023 Birthday: 06/19/1948 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2011 I don't know anything about them but I do know 2 people that have in ground salt and love them. They both say maintenance is much better. I do know they sell salt water pumps and stuff for above ground . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Cpt.TennealXI Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 24 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 42 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1753 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 640 Achievement Points: 12250 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 5 Birthday: 12/30/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2011 You can also use copper sulfate to really cut down on your chlorine use. It's sold as c-pool in Canada.salt water is good,but is very corrosive to metal parts like the top rail,I wouldn't recommend it unless you have plastic or other synthetic rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
bullwink Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 2407 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 55 Achievement Points: 1279 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 02/10/1963 Device: Android Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Cpt. tenneal my pool is set for the salt water system (all Plastic) really hoping someone here is running a specific model and there feedback on that would be. however i will look up copper sulfate see what added benefit that would be thanks for the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
bullwink Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 2407 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 55 Achievement Points: 1279 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 02/10/1963 Device: Android Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Dearhunter I also hear nothing but good things about them as well but all from swimming pool sellers so don't know if there just pushing there model or if there is a specific one which is better quality than the other thanks for the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
TBB Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 989 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 25 Topic Count: 270 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 18244 Content Per Day: 3.47 Reputation: 20293 Achievement Points: 133685 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 270 Joined: 01/07/10 Status: Offline Last Seen: 2 hours ago Birthday: 01/27/1946 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2011 Be careful not to let the sharks in with the salt water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Masterlixx Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 285 Group: ***- Inactive Clan Members Followers: 3 Topic Count: 69 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 290 Content Per Day: 0.05 Reputation: 20 Achievement Points: 2204 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/06/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: April 14 Birthday: 11/04/1965 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2011 Salt water is a better system chemically too.. Chlorine is Cholrine.. a dangersou chemical.. its just in small doses that are "acceptable" The only bad thing about slat water systems is that you have to have the right pump.. Salt can carode so you need a pump desgined for salt water.. and make sure you have no metal joints or unions in your pipe as they will corrode as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
bullwink Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 2407 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 55 Achievement Points: 1279 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 02/10/1963 Device: Android Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Thanks masterlixx this is something i have not thought about will certainly check that out thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Cpt.TennealXI Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 24 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 42 Topic Count: 66 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1753 Content Per Day: 0.33 Reputation: 640 Achievement Points: 12250 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 1 Joined: 09/01/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 5 Birthday: 12/30/1967 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2011 If your pool is already set up for salt water I would do it. The jury is still out on copper sulfate,I've read both pros and cons for it,although a couple people I know use it,and like it. You still use chlorine,just about 75% less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
bullwink Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 2407 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 55 Achievement Points: 1279 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 02/10/1963 Device: Android Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Cpt tenneal its been a couple of years since i bought it, pretty sure he said i was set to go with the salt water but will check with them again to make sure. Really appreciate the post, was also hoping some idiots on here are already using them and could give me there opinion on which one there using since there are several on the market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
bullwink Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 2407 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 43 Topic Count: 8 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 205 Content Per Day: 0.04 Reputation: 55 Achievement Points: 1279 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/17/11 Status: Offline Last Seen: May 7 Birthday: 02/10/1963 Device: Android Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 TBB this bullwink eats sharks for breakfast (even though my avatar looks harmless) don't be fooled Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
Dark Asylumn Posted April 25, 2011 Member ID: 809 Group: *** Clan Members Followers: 41 Topic Count: 251 Topics Per Day: 0.05 Content Count: 2835 Content Per Day: 0.54 Reputation: 1016 Achievement Points: 20374 Solved Content: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/29/09 Status: Offline Last Seen: 12 hours ago Birthday: 06/25/1979 Device: Windows Share Posted April 25, 2011 i do know when a saltwater setup it correct the salinity is about equal to the salinity of human tears. hence you can swim underwater with your eyes open without the dreaded chlorine burn or irritation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options... Awards
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