How to Turn a Chlorine Pool Into a Salt Water Pool

Turn your chlorine pool into a salt water pool.

Salt water pool systems have a wide variety of benefits attractive to pool owners. A salt water system allows for softer pool water and the elimination of hazardous chemicals within the pool. Salt water pool systems utilize regular salt and convert it to chlorine. By using a salt water pool system, you’ll save money and eliminate the harsh effects of too much or unregulated chlorine on the body.

Things You'll Need

• Salt chlorine generator

Instructions

1. Buy a salt chlorine generator at your local pool supply store or online or at a home improvement store. You’ll need to know the exact amount of water your pool holds in gallons. You’ll also need to know if your pool is above or in ground, and the approximate shape of the pool.

2. Connect the tubes and wiring to the new pump. Salt chlorine generators have the same connections as regular pool pumps. The connections will line up on the salt chlorine generator as they did on the old pump. Make sure that all seals are tight.

3. Turn on the power to the pool and run the pump. The salt chlorine generator will automatically start replacing the old water with new.

References

• Back Yard City Pools: Salt Chlorine Generator
• Pool Center: Chlorine Generator