How to Convert Pools to Salt Water

Would you like to convert your swimming pool from chlorine to salt water? The benefits are numerous. This is a simple process to do if you are familiar with pool maintenance. Converting your pool to salt water can be costly at first but in time will pay for itself.

If you are familiar with pool maintenance, converting your pool from chlorine to salt water should be an easy task. Here's a quick run down for the conversion.

THINGS YOU'LL NEED

• Salt water filtration system.




• Salt water test strips

INSTALLING YOUR SYSTEM

1. Purchase a new salt water specific filtration and pump system.

2. Check with your local government about draining your pool.

3. Drain your pool according to your city's specifications.

4. Refill your pool with fresh water.

5. Install your new system following the instructions that come with it.

6. Add salt once your system is in place on the return line of the pool.

7. Turn of your salt water filtration system.

8. Use salt water test strips to check the balance of your pool's water.