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Saltwater System in an Inground Pool Question
Posted on 5/17/23 at 8:33 am
Posted on 5/17/23 at 8:33 am
So I got a saltwater system about 11 years ago and I have liked it a lot more than chlorine or anything else I have tried. My problem though is that it's rough on things like your pump and operating system. The salt is extremely hard on my Polaris cleaner, but the main thing is the ladders. The salt seized my ladders into the concrete pool deck years ago and I could not for love or money get them out to cover the pool a few years back. In rage during a very hot September day trying to close the pool I cut them off at the top of the deck. Yeah, I know, stupid but I was mad, and it was about 100 degrees.
Now, my thing is I'd like to get new ladders but I'm afraid to because I don't want the same thing to happen again. Right now, I have some heavy gauge PVC pipe that I insert the top half into the deck and the other half into the ladder rail. It works but it's as redneck looking as you can get. What are my options? I won't go back to chlorine due to the convenience of the saltwater system so if there are no options, I'll keep my white trash ladders in place.
Now, my thing is I'd like to get new ladders but I'm afraid to because I don't want the same thing to happen again. Right now, I have some heavy gauge PVC pipe that I insert the top half into the deck and the other half into the ladder rail. It works but it's as redneck looking as you can get. What are my options? I won't go back to chlorine due to the convenience of the saltwater system so if there are no options, I'll keep my white trash ladders in place.
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Posted on 5/17/23 at 8:51 am to Runner1
Search the internets for salt water pool ladder, or some type poly heavy duty ladder? That's all I got.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 9:39 am to Runner1
Your salt is either EXTREMELY high, or your balance of other chemicals are off. A salt pool is only 10% (3,000 ppm) compared to the ocean (30,000 ppm). Many pool "professionals" blame salt for deteriation of pool equipment or furniture outside. If you are getting your testing done by a pool store or from strips...that is likely your issue because those 2 sources are notoriously wrong.
You need to get a TFP test kit and do you own testing at home. It is much more reliable.
You need to get a TFP test kit and do you own testing at home. It is much more reliable.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:20 am to Runner1
Have had a SW pool for 15 + years, Aquarite, with NO corrosion problems. Your salt levels are probably too high.
And no it aint killed my grass and plants, it aint corroded my ladder, made my hair turn green, or corroded my patio furniture, or outdoor kitchen area.
And no it aint killed my grass and plants, it aint corroded my ladder, made my hair turn green, or corroded my patio furniture, or outdoor kitchen area.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:31 am to dafuqusay
Thanks guys. I have not had any problems since the first year or two. That could be the problem. I carry a water sample currently once a month to the local store but it's rare that I have to get anything. Most of the corrosion probably happened early on.
Posted on 5/17/23 at 10:40 am to Runner1
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water sample currently once a month
That is your issue right there. You truly have no idea where your chemical levels are....That is the source of your problem
If you want to further your education on SWCG..go here
TFP.com
This post was edited on 5/17/23 at 10:43 am
Posted on 5/17/23 at 11:13 am to Runner1
agree with your salt level is too high. I have kept my salt 2700 - 3400 PPM for the past 10 years and no issues with any corrosion. not sure the size of your pool in gallons, but you should learn how adding salt alters your levels. for example, I know that a 40lb bag of salt will increase my salt 300-400 PPM...
Posted on 5/17/23 at 12:28 pm to dafuqusay
+1 on the trouble free pool website. Tons of info. Get you a kit listed on this page and test your own water. Pool stores want to sell chemicals whether you need it or not.
Test Kits compared
Test Kits compared
Posted on 5/18/23 at 11:24 am to GCTigahs
All of the above re: proper test kit and TFP info.
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