Saltwater swimming pools are fast rising types of pools when it comes to popularity in our modern day due to many good reasons. There are many advantages when owning these pools which include the significant reduction of chemical usage, the safe and comfortable waters of the swimming pool, its affordability when computed on a larger scale basis, and many more.

These types of pools are popular in Australia where they were developed and made famous as alternative for chlorinated pools. They are new in the US and are still introduced to the public although they have recently garnered much attention as potential replacement for conventional types of swimming pools.

However, there were many scientific research that point out the use of chlorine sanitation on saltwater pools and that they tend to produce unhealthy disinfection byproducts or DBP also known as trihalomethanes. Constant contact or exposure to such elements can cause cancer and affect birth outcome which means birth defects on most cases. Although the exact putative agent is still being pursued and recognized by scientists, it would be wise to keep exposure on the least possible way.

Aside from the disinfection issue of saltwater swimming pools, the use of salt on these types of pools frequently results to another problem which is corrosion. Salt is known to be a very corrosive element that can damage any metal facility such as swimming pool handrails as well as pool furniture that uses metal. In the long run, the surface of the pool will eventually deteriorate due to continuous corrosion due to the saltwater chlorination process of salt.

One of the biggest problems of having a saltwater swimming pool is the installation cost as it demands a higher price than most conventional pool types. These pools can cost a fortune especially if the owner doesn’t know how to properly maintain it to avoid having regular repairs. Although saltwater swimming pools are much cheaper to maintain, the pool parts and equipments are much more expensive when repairing or replacing than with the traditional pools. The average cost of getting this type of pool installed in your backyard will cost around $1650 which is way higher than most conventional pools. That is why chlorinated pools are still popular than these pools even though maintaining them is also costly.

Another thing that can be bothersome when owning a saltwater pool system is the scaling of salt added on the pool water. The scaling should be exact in order to achieve the best and the most efficient result. Always keep in mind that the salt system of your pool attracts calcium to the titanium plates. These buildups of excess calcium are mostly found on the surface of the pool especially when the pool system is kept on a self-cleaning setup. Constant checkup and cleaning of the excess calcium buildups on the pool water is essential in order to maintain the overall visual appeal and the health of your saltwater swimming pool. Always remember to follow the scaling system used on salt water pools.

Author Bio: I write about pool products including the Pool Prodigy System and the Prodigy Pool Sanitizer called \”RK-12\”.

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