Why Should You Invest in a Salt-Water Pool?

There are so many great benefits to owning a swimming pool, but when it comes to Chlorine, most people only accept it begrudgingly. If it weren’t so effective at keeping a swimming pool in good health, it’s safe to say nobody would want the chemical anywhere near their home. It’s hazardous to store and handle, plus it irritates eyes and skin.It’s not surprising then that a lot of current and future pool owners take a hard look at the many chlorine alternatives on the market. Of these, salt water chlorination, is by far the most popular. At Atlantis Pools, about 60% of our customers have converted to salt water.Here are some of the benefits of salt water systems:

1. It is gentle on eyes and skin.Chlorine levels are generally lower with a salt generator. People who are sensitive to chlorine often report fewer irritations when using these pools. Our salt water pool owners find their hair feels softer and doesn’t tangle as much as it does in Chlorine, also most swimmers don’t feel the need to shower after getting out of a salt water pool.

2. It is safer than Chlorine.In tablet or liquid form, Chlorine can be dangerous to store and transport. If your salt water pools if maintained correctly it will use almost no harsh algaecides.
3. You get that “soft water” feel.If you have a water softener in your home, you know that the addition of salt makes water feel smooth and silky to the touch – like rainwater. Most people prefer this to the sometimes-abrasive feel of chlorinated water.

4. They require less maintenance.Pool maintenance is more “hands-off” with a salt water system, as the salt cell simply produces chlorine as needed. That said, you still have to monitor chlorine levels periodically to make sure everything is working okay.

You do not need to drain your pool to convert to a salt water system. We sell and maintain salt-water pools and have found the best, most dependable and reliable salt water system to be the Saline Generating System. With this system we are able to offer our customers the most natural water to swim in with the least amount of harsh chemicals.