SwimRight Pool Service and Repair contractors in Scottsdale, Arizona work with pool owners to keep their pool water clean and free of bacteria and to keep the equipment in tip top operating condition. When you meet with us next time we pay a service visit you may be wondering, should you get a salt water swimming pool? There are myriad advantages and some disadvantages to this type of pool cleaning system, but if you’re looking to make a move away from having to have your pool cleaned wtih chlorine or other potentially harsh chemicals, making a change to a salt water pool just might make sense for your family.
Chances are you have heard of salt water pools. Even if you don’t know anyone who has one, if you have ever swam in an ocean or other body of salt water you likely remember how silky soft your skin felt once you got out of the water.
Should you get a salt water swimming pool?
It is not a major undertaking to have your pool contractor change your pool to a salt water system — however it isn’t an inexpensive undertaking. You simply can’t have a swimming pool in your backyard and not use some sort of chemicals to keep the water free of algae and bacteria; however you could opt for a freshwater pool system. These pools have a separate “holding pool” where live plants grow and those plants help keep the water clean.
Consider that chlorine isn’t cheap and when you add up what you spend on chlorine it might make financial sense to switch to a salt water chlorination system because you may save money in the long run. In addition to being rather costly, if you clean your pool yourself you have to find a safe space to store the harsh chemicals in addition to purchasing them when needed.
This is not to say that installing a salt water pool and chlorination system is cheap — it’s not, but you may save money over the life of the pool ownership by switching to salt water.
The salt water in your swimming pool will not be as salty as the water in an ocean or sea. The salt content of ocean water is close to 40,000 parts per million, the salt water in your swimming pool is less than 4,000 parts per million. In your family swimming pool, you won’t even taste any salt in the water. Unlike a chlorinated swimming pool, swimming in a salt water swimming pool will not leave your eyes red or your skin dry and itchy. In fact, many people say their skin feels silky smooth when the get out of a salt water pool.
Before you take the plunge into a salt water swimming pool, talk with us so you understand all of the nuances of this pool water cleaning system so you can make an informed decision and investment.
