Converting to salt- 1500 ppm in pool within 30 days startup

[Tom09]

There’s a million posts on this topic and still a variety of opinions. Sorry for starting another one =(
I’m trying to figure out the best salt to buy to convert pool over. I am looking to purchase 400 lbs+ I do see this one posted frequently,

Diamond Crystal Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals 100012454 - The Home Depot

Minimize accumulation of brine tank residue by using this Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals from Diamond Crystal.

www.homedepot.com

Should I be looking for a pool salt? There’s no clear pick since everyone has their opinions.
I want to go to SCP and see what salt they carry, unless anyone knows.

 

[ajw22]

Just don’t use Clorox Pool Salt…

Salt - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Tom09]

Just don’t use Clorox Pool Salt…

Salt - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

Yes I read about no Clorox and Morton’s up in the air too.

 

[Tom09]

I think SCP may carry these , aquasalt has the stain fighter which I’ve read here, so that’s a no.. how about these others?

 

[drsipe]

I have used both Morton Pure and Natural and Diamond Crystal Solar Naturals, (both blue bags) and both leave some undesolvable materials on the bottom of the pool and both are acceptable, but the Diamond salt had less undesolvable residue...... Just my experience.

 

[ajw22]

Aquasalt is fine to use.

 

[Mdragger88]

Aquasalt is fine to use.

Curious- what is this “natural stain fighter”?

 

[ajw22]

Curious- what is this “natural stain fighter”?

Dunno.

I think it is just marketing hype.

I have used over 50 bags of it without a problem.

 

[Mdragger88]

Dunno.

I think it is just marketing hype.

I have used over 50 bags of it without a problem.

Its what they sell at my local pool store so I may get a bag every now and then.

 

[ajw22]

Its what they sell at my local pool store so I may get a bag every now and then.

Yup, commonly sold in local Pool Stores and they would hear if it was causing problems.

 

[Tom09]

Here’s their link, Product Data Sheet – AQUASALT® claims to be 99.9

 

[proavia]

There’s a million posts on this topic and still a variety of opinions. Sorry for starting another one =(
I’m trying to figure out the best salt to buy to convert pool over. I am looking to purchase 400 lbs+ I do see this one posted frequently,

Diamond Crystal Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals 100012454 - The Home Depot

Minimize accumulation of brine tank residue by using this Solar Naturals Water Softener Salt Crystals from Diamond Crystal.

www.homedepot.com

Should I be looking for a pool salt? There’s no clear pick since everyone has their opinions.
I want to go to SCP and see what salt they carry, unless anyone knows.

The Diamond Crystal that you linked is what I use.

Do you have an account at SCP? They don't sell retail, at least here in AZ.

 

[Tom09]

The Diamond Crystal that you linked is what I use.

Do you have an account at SCP? They don't sell retail, at least here in AZ.

You are correct, I’ll usually go with someone to make the purchase.

 

[KenKasza]

I converted to salt a couple months ago. Used ~300lbs of Diamond Crystal Solar. Had ZERO issues and will continue to use this salt when I have to add in the future. Was easy to get at Lowes and less than $80 after tax.

 

[Tom09]

Thank you, seems like i may just pull the trigger for the diamond crystal. I’m torn between diamond crystal and aquasalt, if I can get a similar price , would aqua be better. I know @ajw22 uses it and I came across another member who couldn’t figure out what the stain fighter is and refuses to use it.

 

[ajw22]

Aquasalt is a finer salt and will dissolve more quickly then any water softener salt.

Otherwise salt is salt.

 

[KenKasza]

Aquasalt is a finer salt and will dissolve more quickly then any water softener salt.

Otherwise salt is salt.

I think quick is a relative term. I dumped two 40lb bags of Diamond Crystal Solar and brushed for about 5-min. It was gone. Dumped 2 more in, brushed 5-min. It was gone. Continued until all bags were emptied. Not sure how that compares to other brands. I was in no rush, just took my time and enjoyed the process. Less than 1-hour total.

Keep SWG off while adding mass amounts of salt. Let the pool pump run 24-hours, measure salt concentration, add as needed. Start SWG. Easy process.

 

[Tom09]

Aquasalt is a finer salt and will dissolve more quickly then any water softener salt.

Otherwise salt is salt.

I was doing further reading on aquasalt and I see they use yellow Prussiate of soda in trace amounts as an anti-caking agent.

Does it state it on the bag?

 

[ajw22]

I was doing further reading on aquasalt and I see they use yellow Prussiate of soda in trace amounts as an anti-caking agent.

Does it state it on the bag?

I don’t have a bag to look.

 

[Tom09]

I don’t have a bag to look.

This is where i located it, Product Data Sheet – AQUASALT® page 2. section 3 * Yellow prussiate of soda in trace amounts is used as an anti-caking agent in the sized salt

is there anything purer than solar crystal, or with the anti caking agent in aquasalt, solar crystal is the winner here? it seems anything as labeled as a pool salt, will most likely have the anti caking agent, but i may be mistaken.