Salt water impact on pump

[rmal75]

Is there anything to consider with respect to a filter pump when converting to salt water? I understand I need to keep the water balanced but is there something the salt water can do that will damage a pump or other equipment?

Thanks,
Rmal75

 

[mknauss]

Welcome to the forum!

All components of pool circulating equipment is designed for saltwater use.

 

[rmal75]

Welcome to the forum!

All components of pool circulating equipment is designed for saltwater use.

Well I went away for a few days and I come home and my filter pump is making a humming noise and not running at all. I'm not sure what the issue is but the pump is no more than 4 years old.

 

[mas985]

That is likely do a bad start capacitor and has nothing to do with salt water.

 

[domct203]

Is there anything to consider with respect to a filter pump when converting to salt water? I understand I need to keep the water balanced but is there something the salt water can do that will damage a pump or other equipment?

Thanks,
Rmal75

All chlorine pools contain salt, added from chlorine, muriatic acid, & body sweat. As mentioned, all pool equipment in contact with the water is designed for water with salt in it.

I also agree with Mark's assessment of a bad start capacitor and would be the first thing I would troubleshoot.