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Why Is My Pool Cloudy?
Why Is My Pool Cloudy?
When you’re ready for a fun, refreshing dip in your pool, the last thing you want to see is cloudy water. Many things may contribute to cloudy pool water. But don’t worry! Cloudy pool water is common and is often usually easy to
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Why Salt Pools Still Need Shock: What Every Pool Owner Should Know
Why Salt Pools Still Need Shock: What Every Pool Owner Should Know
A salt pool owner asks: "Why does a salt pool need shock at all when the chlorine level never dips too low in the first place?" It's a great question, especially since a well-sized and
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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