You can go for copper ionization technology. It is one the best and healthiest alternative for saltwater swimming pool.
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The disadvantages are: The cost of chlorine, going to the store to pick it up, storing and handling it. Also, the effects of manual chlorination are dried-out skin, hair damage, swimsuit damage, chlorine odors on skin, red eyes etc. The advantage of chlorine is that it is the BEST KNOWN sanitizer/oxidizer for water, without exception. The advantage of a Saline Purification System is that you get the advantage of 'chlorine' itself, but NONE of the disadvantages of chlorine. It's a no-brainer to convert your pool to the saline system and get all your chlorine for virtually no cost (maybe $5-$10 per year in salt cost) and get none of the nasty disadvantages of manually added pool-chlorine.
Saltwater vs. Chlorine, Pros and Cons
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A: they are both the same. A salt system feeds chlorine as it is manufactured at the control mechanism. Salt is converted, as at a chlorine making plant, into chlorine. The only other way is to add the chlorine manually. k A2: Technically they work the same, but reality is different. Cost: same but Cl pools in ongoing expense in chemicals, whereas SWG (salt water generator) pool is big replacement every 5/10 years ($500). I have 23K gallon pool and converted to SWG and will never go back. The swim is SO much better. No fading clothes or red eyes to Cl overkill. Its like swimming in a giant water softener. RHM
A salt water pool has a chlorine generator that is installed on the pipe leading from the filter to the pool. The chlorine generator electronically separates chlorine gas out of the salt which is then dissolved into the water, automatically maintaining chlorine levels.
Advantages of salt water pool: Salt water pools are more pleasant to swim in, as the water is softer, and it is less uncomfortable to open your eyes underwater. You are also spared having to handle and store chlorine at home. Salt is also less expensive than chlorine.
Disadvantages of salt water pool: Salt water pools are more expensive. The salt attracts calcium buildup on the side of the pool, and it causes corrosion on metal pool surfaces. Also, in order to operate properly, the pump must remain on at all times, and this can increase your utility bill.
Advantages of chlorine pool: Chlorine pools are generally less expensive, even with the added cost of chlorine over salt. They don't cause calcium buildup or corrosion.
Disadvantages of chlorine pool: When swimming in a chorine pool, the chlorine can irritate your eyes and dry out your skin and hair. It can also require more upkeep as you maintain proper chlorine and pH levels.
The advantages of Ozone are as follows: 1. Reduces the need for Chlorine by 60 to 80% 2. Reduces or eliminates the need for specialty chemicals (clarifiers, scum line cleaners, etc.) 3. Makes scum lines brushable to remove instead of using acids. 4. Is PH neutral and does not add the the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) of the water. 5. Produces a clarity not seen without Ozone. 6. Reverts back to Oxygen as a byproduct. There are no real dis-advantages of using Ozone in a swimming pool.
Chlorine is the cheapest way to sanitize the pool. It is tried and true. The downside is that it doesn't hold very well, there are many differing qualities out there, is suseptible to the sun's UV rays, and liquid chlorine is very dangerous.
Salt water with a chlorine generator generally results in smoother feeling water and smoother skin on exiting, like soft-water bathing. You also do not see or feel residual chlorine when the water dries.
If the chlorine generator requires more than 3500 ppm salt content in the water, the water will taste unpleasant if you swallow it by mistake. In addition, the salt could cause things to rust quicker. Chlorine generators also cost more money.
It is very effective, less expensive then most other methods, easily maintained, and above all readily available. You answered your own question in your statement or question. The operative word is SANITIZE.
Pros: No need to manually add liquid or tab sanitizer, when set up properly the sanitizer does no spike as with other sanitization methods easier on some equipment and vinyl liners, less maintenance (not maintenance free), softer "feel" of the water (same principal as a home water softener),
Cons: CAN be harder on some equipment if not maintained and set properly, very few people (> l%) can feel a "trickle charge" in the water (about the same as you tongue on a near dead 9V battery)
Yes.
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Well swimming poo is never a good thing, I mean it's bad enough if you catch one floating, but when you come across a poo that is actively swimming, you better jump out and run for it! (and this goes for saltwater or chlorine). If you want to know the advantages and disadvantages of a saltwater swimming POOL...then click on the related question below.
Not at all.
Sorry, but swimming in a saltwater pool is a lot different than swimming in the ocean. In the ocean, pollutants like oil, gasoline, and trash combine with fish urine and dead animals. Another big difference in a pool is that there are no waves! In the ocean, rip tides and tidal waves are a big part of the ocean's cycle. In your pool, waves are non-existent.
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Yes, you can add a clear saltwater system to a ProSeries 14' X 42" Metal Frame Swimming Pool.
In a typical saltwater swimming pool nothing living other then micro organisms should be able to survive. In a saltwater pool with water, filtration and components designed for marine life, they could.
Obviously the pool floor is not smooth.
Advantages are they open up more of a pool of applicants and talents. Disadvantages are they take a lot of time.
No, salt does not damage the plaster. Improper water balance will.
yes running the filter while swimming helps the filtration process. Also if the pool is saltwater then the system will replace chlorine being used while bathing.