Will Enzymes Work With Salt Generators?

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<p>Do you own or are you thinking about the purchase of a saltwater system in your pool? If you are, beware of misleading information in regard to saltwater pools/salt generators and sanitation.</p>

<h2>Here Are Some Facts About Salt Generators</h2>

<h3>A Saltwater Pool IS a Chlorine Pool</h3>
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<p>First of all, the biggest misconception about saltwater pools is that they are chlorine free . However, this is not true. Actually, a salt generator is converting salt into chlorine.</p>

<p>For a pool to be sanitary, you need something that can kill bacteria and algae in the water. Salt cannot do this. Salt systems are therefore more appropriately called saltwater chlorine generators.</p>

<p>The “generator” converts salt into chlorine which is a means of sanitizing.</p>

<p>Another misconception is that salt systems contain few chemicals.</p>

<p>They do not. They are not “more natural” than a regular chlorine system. And if you think you have a chlorine allergy, a saltwater pool will not solve your problem.</p>
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<h3>Saltwater Pools Require Maintenance</h3>

<p>For starters, a clean pool is just one factor of water quality. Another factor is water balance. So let’s talk about the importance of balanced water in your pool.</p>

<p>Water balance is all about keeping regular care of the variety of chemical levels in the water. That includes pH and Alkalinity (alk). Without balance, the water itself will damage your pool shell, plumbing, and equipment. As a result of improper balance, you’ll end up with one of two outcomes:</p>

<p>-The water will become cloudy, leading to scale deposits on the walls, causing equipment failure</p>

<p>-The water will leach material out of the shell, causing shell pitting and equipment failure.</p>

<p>Seems like these are both bad outcomes! Even though saltwater pools may be praised for their ease of use, the water still needs to be balanced. Salt systems don’t balance or keep your water balanced on their own. Check out a previous blog regarding balancing your pool water <a href="https://www.waterschoice.com/blog/common-pool-maintenance-mistakes/">HERE</a>.</p>

<h3>Saltwater Generators Require Maintenance</h3>

<p>Also of importance is if a salt system is not cared for regularly it will lose its efficiency. Further more, over time it will produce less chlorine resulting in a green pool. Find other causes for a green pool <a href="http://blog.waterschoice.com/Blog/ArticleID/24/My-Swimming-Pool-Water-is-GREEN–Help">HERE</a>.</p>

<p>A salt generator is made of electrodes. These electrodes require regular cleaning to remove deposits that gather there.These deposits reduce the generator’s efficiency, thus stopping it from doing its job.</p>

<p>To maintain the best performance, most cells need to be inspected at least every two months. The slightest blockage could render the entire unit ruined.</p>

<p>Salt systems that have a “self cleaning” feature still need regular care as well.</p>

<h3>Salt Cells Don’t Last Forever</h3>

<p>Even with routine care, the generator’s cell will fail over time. A properly maintained salt cell typically lasts from 3 to 5 years.An improperly maintained cell can fail in a year.</p>

<p>The cells require periodic care to remove scale and deposits. Even then, the cell will still wear out and require costly replacement. As you can see, this is more work than most of us want.</p>

<h3>What About Enzyme Use?</h3>
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<p>Waters Choice <a href="https://www.waterschoice.com/why-enzymes/">enzymes</a> are completely suitable to use with salt generators. Therefore, if you already have one installed, simply follow these easy steps:</p>

<p>-Turn your salt generator down</p>

<p>-Maintain the right dose of Waters Choice pool enzymes</p>

<p>-Keep the pH and Alk balanced as normal. That’s IT!</p>

<p>If you’ve been considering a salt generator for the touts of a more natural approach, consider looking into <a href="https://www.waterschoice.com/">Waters Choice</a> enzymes instead.</p>

<p>They really are all natural and allow you to use far fewer chemicals.</p>

<p><em><a href="https://www.waterschoice.com/pool-water-care/">Enzymes</a> are gentle on your equipment and plumbing, your skin and health</em>, and then environment. In addition to all of these benefits, the <em>cost savings to you is great</em>.</p>
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