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3 Simple Steps to Convert Your Chlorine Pool to Saltwater for Less Maintenance, Lower Costs & Better Swimming
3 Simple Steps to Convert Your Chlorine Pool to Saltwater for Less Maintenance, Lower Costs & Better Swimming
The DIY guide to help you convert your pool to a saltwater system. Easy retrofit in about 1 hour. 3 simple steps & no need to drain the pool.
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How to Clean a Salt Cell
How to Clean a Salt Cell
Introduction: Clearing the Waters on the Myths of Saltwater Pool Corrosion Your saltwater chlorinator has suddenly had a Check Cell or other similar warning light turn red, or maybe you were looking over your
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Which Robotic Pool Cleaner Is Best At Cleaning The Whole Pool? Side-By-Side Comparison
Which Robotic Pool Cleaner Is Best At Cleaning The Whole Pool? Side-By-Side Comparison
Watch this video before you buy a new robotic pool cleaner to understand the importance of smart navigation for pool cleaners - otherwise you're just hoping that the pool robot cleans your whole pool.
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Aftermarket Salt Cells vs. Original Salt Cells: Which is Better?
Aftermarket Salt Cells vs. Original Salt Cells: Which is Better?
The truth about generic and genuine salt cells. Are aftermarket salt cells good? Let’s explore and find out the best salt cells to enhance your saltwater pool experience.
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Saltwater Hot Tub Costs: Are Saltwater Hot Tubs Worth It?
Saltwater Hot Tub Costs: Are Saltwater Hot Tubs Worth It?
When you are considering enhancements to your backyard spa or hot tub, the allure of a saltwater hot tub often comes with questions about its cost and value. Are saltwater hot tubs worth it?
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Variable Speed Pool Pump Schedules: How Long to Run a Pool Pump for Maximum Efficiency
Variable Speed Pool Pump Schedules: How Long to Run a Pool Pump for Maximum Efficiency
One of the most critical components of pool maintenance is establishing the right pump schedule for your variable speed pool pump.
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Why Should I Oversize My Salt Chlorine Generator?
Why Should I Oversize My Salt Chlorine Generator?
Table of Contents: 1. System Capacity - A Primer 2. Required Oversizing 3. Optional
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Is a Saltwater Pool Easier To Maintain?
Is a Saltwater Pool Easier To Maintain?
How Does Salt Pool Maintenance Differ? Short answer? Yes, it is easier to maintain a saltwater pool. This guide will clearly demonstrate why. The range of stories told about saltwater pools by pool owners and people
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Should I Replace My Salt Cell With A Different Size or Brand? Expert Considerations Before You Decide.
Should I Replace My Salt Cell With A Different Size or Brand? Expert Considerations Before You Decide.
How Does Salt Pool Maintenance Differ? Short answer? Yes, it is easier to maintain a saltwater pool. This guide will clearly demonstrate why. The range of stories told about saltwater pools by pool owners and people in the pool
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What Do You Need to Know About Salt Chlorine Generators? | Complete Guide For Future Salt Pool Owners
What Do You Need to Know About Salt Chlorine Generators? | Complete Guide For Future Salt Pool Owners
Salt chlorine generators - learn how this innovative technology works, its benefits, and practical maintenance tips for hassle-free pool care.
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The Top-3 Mistakes Salt Pool Owners Make According To The Experts
The Top-3 Mistakes Salt Pool Owners Make According To The Experts
Maintaining a saltwater pool is typically very straightforward and convenient... unless you make one of these mistakes. Linked is a great article based on lots of expert experience.
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How Much Does Everything Cost to Convert your Pool to Saltwater?
How Much Does Everything Cost to Convert your Pool to Saltwater?

One of the first questions that pops into a pool owner's mind when they begin considering converting their pool to salt is, "How much will it cost?" Here are a few scenarios to help you estimate how much it would cost you to convert your own swimming pool. The basic costs involved are...

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The Essential Guide for Choosing a new Variable Speed Pump
The Essential Guide for Choosing a new Variable Speed Pump
Its surprising, but some people don't seem to spend much thought when selecting a variable speed pool pump. In the old days of single-speed pumps, you may have just selected a pump because it had a certain horsepower and then you were done. A
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Variable Speed Pool Pumps And The Savings They Offer
Variable Speed Pool Pumps And The Savings They Offer
Though they may have a higher price tag, many swimming pool owners quickly come to find that by offering great energy savings, variable speed pool pumps are well worth the investment.
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The 5 Must-Have Upgrades For Your Swimming Pool System
The 5 Must-Have Upgrades For Your Swimming Pool System
The 5 items are MUST-HAVE for almost any pool if you want the water to stay looking good with minimal work, not to mention providing giant savings on electricity, chemicals, and more...
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3 Common Myths About Salt Pools
3 Common Myths About Salt Pools
Saltwater pools comprised the vast majority of new pools, and have become the standard for sanitizing pools all over the country.. simply because it’s 100% effective, its safe, and its easy to convert. However...
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How Do You Use A Salt Pool System?
How Do You Use A Salt Pool System?
So if you just purchased your first salt system, or maybe even just bought a new house with one already installed. If you’re looking for info on how to operate it, this video is going to be for you. So here you have a typical salt...
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Saltwater System Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit
Saltwater System Guide: Find Your Perfect Fit
Buying a saltwater system for your pool is a big step! It makes sense to do a little research before you buy, right? If you want to convert from chlorine, eliminate harsh chemicals, invest in better water quality and less maintenance,
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Saltwater Pool System: How Does it Work?
Saltwater Pool System: How Does it Work?
Have you ever wondered how a saltwater pool system works ? You’re not the only one. We’re often contacted by swimming pool owners who are attracted by the significant cost savings converting to a saltwater system can bring, but want to
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Shortage of Chlorine for Pools in 2021? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Shortage of Chlorine for Pools in 2021? Here’s What You Can Do About It
Over the last year or so, all of our lives have changed in so many ways. Aspects of everyday life have drastically changed as well, from how we get groceries to how we run our businesses.  Those impacts have taken a huge toll on
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How and When to Test the Water of Your Saltwater Pool
How and When to Test the Water of Your Saltwater Pool

If you’re already a salt pool owner, make sure that you’re familiar with the basics of how to maintain your saltwater pool. One regular part of any pool’s maintenance is to ...

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Are Saltwater Pools Safe for Pets?
Are Saltwater Pools Safe for Pets?

When the weather is great, there is nothing better than taking a dip in a crystal clear salt pool. If the whole family is partaking in fun in the pool, you’ll probably be wondering if your furry family members can as well.

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Why is My Pool Green
Why is My Pool Green

If you’re a pool owner, you’ve probably encountered the dreaded sight of greenish cloudy pool water before.

It can happen to the best of us- things get busy, life gets in the way, impurities can get introduced into the pool, and maintaining the right chemical balances...

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How To Choose the Right Salt System for Your Pool
How To Choose the Right Salt System for Your Pool
How to Choose the Right Salt System For Your Pool...
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Saltwater Vs Chlorine Pools
Saltwater Vs Chlorine Pools
New and veteran pool owners alike often wonder if the grass is greener on the other side, but what’s the other side? In this case...
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Common Questions and Facts about Salt Cells
Common Questions and Facts about Salt Cells

Salt Water pool systems have become so popular that they have begun to be the default choice for home swimming pools. However, many people (even if they have a salt pool) don't get much deeper into what a salt system really is beyond the fact that they just love it. Below are some facts about what a saltwater chlorine generator cell really is, so that you can better take care of your own swimming pool system...

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Salt Water Pool System Basic Components For Beginners
Salt Water Pool System Basic Components For Beginners

If you already have a chlorinated pool and you are considering enjoying the benefits of converting to salt water, it's easy to make the switch. You just need to add a new piece of equipment, a Salt Water Chlorine Generator. These chlorine generators generally only have two main components...

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Adding Salt to your Swimming Pool
Adding Salt to your Swimming Pool

So, you are converting your pool to salt and have purchased a saltwater chlorine generator. You know you have to add salt, but what kind should you get? How much salt should you add? This guide will tell you what you need to know, as well as some tips and tricks to help along the way.

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The Basics of What To Expect After Converting To A Salt Pool
The Basics of What To Expect After Converting To A Salt Pool
We'll go over the basics of saltwater pools: what to look after, how to maintain a salt pool, and what to expect...
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Just What Exactly Is A Salt Pool?
Just What Exactly Is A Salt Pool?
Most pool owners who still use chlorine eventually ask the question - exactly what is a Salt Pool? have a chlorine
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Debunking 5 Common Myths About Saltwater Pools
Debunking 5 Common Myths About Saltwater Pools

Have you ever thought about installing a salt system on your pool? There are certainly plenty of benefits, with saltwater pools much gentler on the eyes, skin, and hair. There’s also no harsh chlorine smell and vastly reduced maintenance bills. In fact, switching to a saltwater system could save you hundreds of...

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Who We Are:

At Discount Salt Pool, we're pool owners who want to help other pool owners enjoy the simplicity and the savings of saltwater chlorine generators. Unlike the pool store or pool pros, we're not the last step of a long & overpriced distribution chain. We're lifelong swimming pool enthusiasts & experts with decades of experience in the industry who want to give other pool owners direct access to the best pool technology that's out there- along with unlimited access to our friendly customer support and online DIY resources. Discount Salt Pool is a BBB member with an A+ rating.

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