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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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Everything You Need to Know About Converting Your Above Ground Pool to Saltwater
Everything You Need to Know About Converting Your Above Ground Pool to Saltwater
Save time and money on above ground pool maintenance with a saltwater system. Less maintenance, better water quality, and no draining required. FREE guide!
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An Expert Review of the 12 Best Salt Chlorine Generators of 2025
An Expert Review of the 12 Best Salt Chlorine Generators of 2025
Find the best salt system for your pool with 2025’s expert review of chlorine generator models for almost any application. Choose the right one for your pool with confidence, so you can enjoy crystal clear water all season long.
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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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Expert Reviews on the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners
Expert Reviews on the Best Robotic Pool Cleaners
Unveil the best robotic pool cleaners for 2024 with our expert guide. Dive into detailed comparisons and reviews to find the top-performing models. Best pool cleaner robot for discerning homeowners aiming for efficiency and ease.
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Choosing the RIGHT Pool Cleaner: An Expert’s Guide
Choosing the RIGHT Pool Cleaner: An Expert’s Guide
The most important things to consider when choosing a pool cleaner.
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The Top 10 Mistakes Pool Owners Make When Choosing a Pool Cleaner
The Top 10 Mistakes Pool Owners Make When Choosing a Pool Cleaner
From forgetting crucial features to believing common myths, we'll help you make a smart choice that keeps your pool sparkling without the stress.
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Why Your Next Pool Cleaner Should Be a Robotic Pool Cleaner
Why Your Next Pool Cleaner Should Be a Robotic Pool Cleaner
Learn how investing in a robotic pool cleaner can revolutionize your summer, freeing up more than a full-working week for more leisure and enjoyment.
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Change Hot Tub to Saltwater in 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Change Hot Tub to Saltwater in 15 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide
Hot tub conversion to salt water: easy step-by step guide. Want to know how you can make hot tub salt water and enjoy a better spa experience, dive in!
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Pool Salt Cell Installation: All About Replacement Salt Cells
Pool Salt Cell Installation: All About Replacement Salt Cells
Learn how to replace a salt cell for crystal clear swims. Get PRO tips on efficient replacement salt cells to maintain pool perfection.
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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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Saltwater Hot Tubs: 10 Reasons to Convert Your Hot Tub to Saltwater Today
Saltwater Hot Tubs: 10 Reasons to Convert Your Hot Tub to Saltwater Today
When it comes to home relaxation, the humble hot tub has always been a symbol of leisure and comfort. However, many are yet to discover the enhanced experience that comes with converting to a saltwater hot tub system.
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5 Things You Need To Know After Purchasing A Salt Chlorine Generator
5 Things You Need To Know After Purchasing A Salt Chlorine Generator
We want to make sure you have the best experience possible as an owner of a new salt chlorine generator, so we’ve gathered these 5 things that we want to make sure you know.
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An Expert Review Of The Best Variable Speed Pool Pumps
An Expert Review Of The Best Variable Speed Pool Pumps
Variable speed pool pumps are becoming increasingly popular among salt pool owners due to their energy efficiency, cost savings, and advanced technology. But with so many options on the market, it can be overwhelming to choose the best variable speed pool pump for your swimming pool.
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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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How To Shock A Saltwater Swimming Pool
How To Shock A Saltwater Swimming Pool
The Ultimate Guide to Shocking Saltwater Pools As a saltwater swimming pool owner, you have probably heard about the procedure of shocking a pool. And while it might sound like a dramatic process, shocking your
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Saltwater Pool Corrosion? Fact Versus Fiction
Saltwater Pool Corrosion? Fact Versus Fiction
Introduction: Clearing the Waters on the Myths of Saltwater Pool Corrosion As a pool owner or potential owner, you'll face a multitude of decisions, one of the most critical being figuring out the best way to
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DIY Guide to Installing a Salt Water Chlorinator
DIY Guide to Installing a Salt Water Chlorinator
Explore our comprehensive DIY guide on installing a saltwater chlorinator system. From step-by-step instructions to insider tips, we've got you covered.
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Best Practices for Troubleshooting Salt Chlorine Generators
Best Practices for Troubleshooting Salt Chlorine Generators
Solutions for common pool salt system problems. Learn how to identify & fix issues such as low chlorine output, high salt levels, and system malfunctions.
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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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7 Things to Consider When Upgrading to a Variable Speed Pump
7 Things to Consider When Upgrading to a Variable Speed Pump
A pool pump is the heart of the pool's circulation system and plays an important role in keeping the water clean, clear, and free of contaminants.
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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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Swimming Pool Pumps – The Ultimate Guide for Homeowners
Swimming Pool Pumps – The Ultimate Guide for Homeowners
Swimming pools are a source of relaxation and fun, but to keep them in top condition, you need to have the right components in place. One of the most important parts of a swimming pool is the pool pump.
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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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The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining a Saltwater Pool in Winter
The Ultimate Guide to Maintaining a Saltwater Pool in Winter

A decade ago there were 1.4 million saltwater pools in America, and the popularity of salt-chlorinators has grown significantly ever since. So if you’re the owner of a saltwater pool, consider yourself lucky!

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What You Need to Know About Your Pool’s pH
What You Need to Know About Your Pool’s pH

If you’re a pool owner, there’s no doubt you’ve been told how keeping your pool’s pH balanced is one of the most important aspects of pool maintenance. But what is pH, and why is it so important?

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Taking your pool water to the next level
Taking your pool water to the next level
People with salt pools say they can never go back to a traditional chlorine pool, but did you know you that it can get even better? Here's how to take your water quality to the next level...
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3 Ways to Modernize Your Swimming Pool Equipment
3 Ways to Modernize Your Swimming Pool Equipment
Once you've upgraded the pool to a salt chlorinator system, you might wonder why anyone goes through all the work and expense of using traditional chlorination. The benefits...
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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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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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The Essential Salt Water Pool Maintenance Guide For Beginners
The Essential Salt Water Pool Maintenance Guide For Beginners
The four pillars of pool maintenance and what to expect with a saltwater pool. This guide goes over the essentials to make upkeep easy.
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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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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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How to Close Your Pool in 7 Easy Steps
How to Close Your Pool in 7 Easy Steps

The colder months are upon those of us who live in climates where pools are closed in Fall or Winter, so if you haven’t closed your pool yet here’s a quick “how to” get it done that will help you keep your pool and equipment in good shape. If you live where it just gets a little cool, remember: even if there are no swimmers, if the pool stays filled with water it's good practice to keep the water circulating as normal, and to keep the water chemistry balanced.

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5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Pool in Tip-Top Shape This Summer!
5 Easy Ways to Keep Your Pool in Tip-Top Shape This Summer!

It’s summer, the weather is great, and between family, friends, and parties, your swimming pool is getting a lot of use. Here are a few of our best tips for keeping it in great shape.

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Putting An End to pH Hassles, For Good!
Putting An End to pH Hassles, For Good!
Maintaining a proper level of PH in your pool is a real issue and a very common problem. There are modern solutions to keep the pool balanced automatically.
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Saltwater Pool Chemistry (What is different?)
Saltwater Pool Chemistry (What is different?)

A common questions we get is how do you maintain a salt water pool? Or, what is the ideal water chemistry for saltwater pools? We'll talk about the most important things to know about salt pool maintenance and the top ten most important chemistry levels for pools with saltwater chlorine generators .

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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.

Did You Know?

DiscountSaltPool.com is America's largest specialty provider of saltwater swimming pool equipment. Since 1997, we've helped hundreds of thousands of people convert their pool to salt! Order online today, come visit our Texas headquarters, or call in for personalized help and recommendations.