In Part 1 of Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools , we discussed some of the common problems pool owners experience with salt water swimming pools. And we recommended first and foremost that you thoroughly clean your pool and spa before you investigate any further. Many times this will eradicate the problem, as the system is no longer competing with debris and dirt to maintain the proper levels of chlorine. If the pool is still not right, try one of these two steps.
1) Measure the salt level in your pool using a salt water pool test kit from any pool supplier. If the salt is higher than desired, you simply need to add water. If it’s too low, just add salt. Pretty simple math, but impossible to do without the proper tools.
2) If the problem is still unresolved, use your salt water pool test kit to measure levels of the other necessary chemical levels – chlorine and stabilizer – in your pool. Again, depending on the levels, you may need to add more product or more water to reach the correct balance.
Still having a problem with your salt water swimming pool? We have a couple more advanced troubleshooting tips to discuss in the next two blog posts. Meanwhile, maybe you’re considering an equipment upgrade or a pool remodel. If so, call Treasure Pool Builders at 1-800-281-7946 or contact us online to request a free consultation.
Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools Part 3
In previous posts (Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools Part 1 and Troubleshooting Salt Water Chlorination Swimming Pools Part 2 ), we discussed some of the common problems pool owners experience with salt water swimming pools and spas, and several basic recommendations to solve these problems. If you have run through those recommendations and you’re still experiencing problems – inadequate chlorination or out-of-balance pH levels – you may need to examine the equipment itself.
Take a look at the control box, which manages the amount of salt and chemicals added to the water. You can try changing the settings of the control box to increase or decrease the amounts released. Control boxes typically have gages from 0 to 100 percent, which determines the percentage of time the system will be engaged. Depending on how often you use your pool, you may want to try anywhere from 25% (very low) to 75% (moderately high.) After adjusting the control box, wait up to 96 hours before making further adjustments. Give the pool time to adapt to the new setting.
Still experiencing dissatisfaction with your salt water swimming pool? One more advanced troubleshooting tip will be discussed in the next blog post. Meanwhile, feel free to call Treasure Pool Builders at 1-800-281-7946 or contact us online to request a free consultation.