Dealing with salt water pool issues

Dealing With Salt Water Pool Issues

Salt water pools are a popular choice among commercial pool owners as they are a great alternative to traditional pools. But, however, due to heavy use and extreme weather conditions, there is a great chance to become your pool contaminated.

In this case, you need to run chlorine generator to remove the dirt. According to the certified pool operator, if your generator is not working, first check your salt levels. Having a little and too much salt in water may stop your generator working. So, by monitoring salt water level you can avoid this problem.

Look at some more common issues related to salt water pool and how to fix them.

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It is a common problem with salt water pools. If PH level increases in water, it leads in falling out calcium onto surface of pool, pipes and equipment. Due to

high water temperatures, this problem arises. Regular use of salt cell protector can help prevent scale from forming and help extend the life of your salt cell. 

While opening salt water pool, it is important to follow certain process. If pool is closed for a long months, there is a great possibility to create algae due to temperature swings. Swimming pool management professionals apply the following elements when it comes to open salt water pool.

1. Before testing salt level in water, circulate the water 24 hours before.

2. After doing testing process, proceed for balancing water.

3. Check chlorine level.

4. Start equipment as per the instructions. 

In winter, you need to close your pool as extreme temperature can freeze and burst your pool pipe. So, to avoid this, it is important to put a swimming pool cover. While closing salt water pool, shock a pool water.