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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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Alternatives to Chlorine in Pools: How They Work (and Compare to Chlorine)
Alternatives to Chlorine in Pools: How They Work (and Compare to Chlorine)
Compare chlorine alternatives that save you money and reduce maintenance time. From saltwater to ozone systems, find the perfect solution for a cleaner, healthier & gentler pool experience!
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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