How to Convert to a Salt Water Pool

Swimming pools require a lot of maintenance and can be expensive to maintain. The biggest expense is the weekly purchase of chlorine to keep the pool clean and sanitary. Many are turning to salt-water pools to save time and money on cleaning and to be environmentally friendly. Converting a swimming pool to a salt water is a fairly simple task.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chlorine generator
• PVC piping
• Salt
• Electrical extension cord with three outlets

1. To begin the conversion to salt water, while the pool filter system (including the chlorine generator) is off, begin to add salt to the water. The amount of salt needed will vary. The general rule is 50 pounds of salt per 1,200 gallons of water.

2. Once the salt has been, the chlorine generator has to be installed in the pool's return plumbing. A chlorine generator can be purchased at pool supply stores. Cut into the return lines and install PVC piping to run water through the chlorine generator and back to the pool's return line.

3. Be sure all electrical lines are connected and all power is on. A good way to ensure this is to use an electrical extension that has room for three electrical plugs.

4. Turn on the pool system, making sure the pump and filtration system are working properly.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure all electricity is off while installing and converting the chlorine generator.

References

• Benefits and Instructions Converting to Salt Water
• Eco Friendly Salt Water Pools
• Information on Chlorine Generators