salt vs mineral (Nature Pro) systems
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With a SWCG, salt is best. Mineral systems do not work at all to make water safe for swimmers.
With a SWCG, salt is best. Mineral systems do not work at all to make water safe for swimmers.
Mineral systems do help avoid algae but don't sanitize water. So you need a sanitizer which does that AND avoids algae.
The biggest problem with mineral systems is that they contain metals which build up and cause staining, or worse yet, green hair and nails on blonds.
Salt systems are a miracle....been in use since the '80s, and what surprises folks most is that ALL pools build up salt levels as each chemical added to a pool breaks down and leaves a bit of salt behind. So why not use that to your advantage? You add a bit more to "feed" the device and it does the magic of making chlorine from it. Most of us here would never own a pool without our salt systems.
Questions? Ask away....
Maddie
The biggest problem with mineral systems is that they contain metals which build up and cause staining, or worse yet, green hair and nails on blonds.
Salt systems are a miracle....been in use since the '80s, and what surprises folks most is that ALL pools build up salt levels as each chemical added to a pool breaks down and leaves a bit of salt behind. So why not use that to your advantage? You add a bit more to "feed" the device and it does the magic of making chlorine from it. Most of us here would never own a pool without our salt systems.
Questions? Ask away....
Maddie
- Jul 21, 2013
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Here's the thread listing the kill times of chlorine, copper and silver for the common ickies they'll need to sanitize.
www.troublefreepool.com
converting my ecosmarte system to chlorine
I have a 20,000 G inground pool. I bought a house and the pool came with it. Right now the water is nice and clear. But after reading that even though it looks clean, it might not be. Is it easy? Can I just unplug my eco-smarte box and add the stuff I need?
www.troublefreepool.com
i brought a home with a 27 ft above ground pool. We have a Nature plus mineral sanitizer and wonder if i would be better with a salt system. I spent a lot of time trying to reduce alge. Any thoughts ?
- Jun 22, 2014
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Yup!
Mineral systems typically add copper which is no bueno. An SWG is the way to go. If you start shopping for one, be sure to get one rated for at least 2X the size of your pool so it's not overwhelmed.
- Jun 22, 2014
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Oh, and welcome to TFP! 
If you believe you have algae, keep in mind no SWG or other system will eliminate it. To remove algae, we follow the SLAM Process using liquid chlorine. Having a proper test kit (TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C) is a must. See my signature for the TF-100.
If you believe you have algae, keep in mind no SWG or other system will eliminate it. To remove algae, we follow the SLAM Process using liquid chlorine. Having a proper test kit (TF-100 or Taylor K-2006C) is a must. See my signature for the TF-100.
- Jun 22, 2014
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- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
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