Experiences with saltwater pools

2021-07-09 08:12:46

Can you eventually do without chlorination with a higher salt concentration? Like 20-25% à la Dead Sea?

2021-07-09 08:15:33

No. Oh, at this salt concentration there are (partly different) bacteria, viruses, algae...
Only works with large bodies of water.

2021-07-09 08:28:43

But we are not comparing with Taps. The investment for liquid chlorine with automatic dosing and chlorinator is comparable.
Did you also have a lot of sun and leave the pool open all day?
We currently use almost no chlorine despite 31°C water temperature. The pool is covered because it has been raining for days or even weeks.
For an 8.3m3 pool, the "hurdle" for a larger investment is bigger. But especially small pools are less stable when it comes to water values.
Often the problem is that the filtration system is way too small, not enough water is circulated…
Salt has its justification. The way it is sold is a rip-off.

Yes, the pool is in full sun and open.
And no, the investment for a small pool is definitely lower. I paid €150 for the chlorinator. An automatic dosing system is more expensive. Next year, a larger sand filter system will be installed + a new chlorinator (the current one is too small for the larger sand filter) which will cost me about €400.

2021-07-09 08:33:39

The size of the sand filter system has nothing to do with the chlorinator. Your water volume does not increase due to the filter system (except for the few liters in the tank). The flow rate in the chlorinator is adjusted by a bypass.

2021-07-09 08:42:42

The size of the sand filter system has nothing to do with the chlorinator. Your water volume does not get larger due to the filter system (except for the few liters in the tank). The flow rate in the chlorinator is adjusted by a bypass.

That is of course also a plan, currently it is directly connected to the pool inlet. The chlorinator can handle a maximum flow rate of 3200 l/h. If I then connect it via a bypass, I can limit the flow rate for the chlorinator. A filter system with a filter capacity of 6000-8000 l/h is planned.

2021-07-09 08:46:00

Chlorinator should always be installed in a bypass. Filter system according to manufacturer for 6000-8000l or good and reliable advice from forums...? Please do not say Steinbach.

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Experiences with saltwater pools

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