Saltwater pool types use a more natural and less chemical approach than the chlorinated pool systems commonly known and used all over the world. Although the water may be safer to use than with water using chemical products as sanitizers, it still needs to be maintained and chemically balanced in order to be at its highest quality. Managing a saltwater pool system is easy, however it requires dedication and effort just like with any type of water system.

Saltwater is known to give a more comfortable feel for bathers as it is softer than chlorinated water. Its popularity in the world of swimming pool water system is skyrocketing due to many good reasons. Probably the favorite among these reasons is the fact that it provides a better swimming environment for the bathers without risking their health with the use of certain chemicals to purify and cleanse the water of any harmful elements and algae buildups.

The first step in balancing the water chemistry of a saltwater system is to get the levels of each important element in the water just like any other type of pool water system. This is to provide a reference as you adjust and maintain the chemistry of your pool water in what is known as the safe zone.

You should be familiar with each chemical and their certain safe levels in order to be able to easily and properly manage the pool water chemistry. Each of these elements has different applicable range that they can play within those allowed parameters. Outside those zones, the swimming pool will definitely experience water problems that are caused by the imbalance of each element present in the water.

After finishing with the checking of chemical levels in the water, you can now begin with the amendment needed in the water chemistry of your saltwater pool. Keep in mind though that saltwater is different with chlorinated water and that the chemicals you will be using can greatly affect the chemistry.

There are chemical products specially designed for saltwater types of pools which are good in increasing and decreasing the level of each element to properly set up its water chemistry. Make sure that the pH, alkalinity and the calcium hardness in the pool water are at their respective levels and should be kept there at all cost. The pH level is from 0 to 14 but should only be kept within 7.2 to 7.6. The alkalinity level in pools should be at 80 to 125 ppm to avoid affecting the pH in the water. Lastly, the calcium hardness is what gives the water a “feel” of softness or hardness and should be kept within its safe parameter of 150 to 250 ppm to enjoy the benefit of good quality water.

If you are not sure on what you are supposed to do, it would be better if you consult with a pool expert regarding this matter to make sure that you properly adjust the level of each chemical and avoid any problem that can be aggravated due to improper adjusting or use of chemicals.

Author Bio: I write for Pool Prodigy about salt water pool maintenance and how to maintain a pool for dummies.

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