Question 1

1. Does the water taste like the ocean?

Accepted Answer

No. Ocean water is very salty. A salt pool has about one-tenth of that salt. It tastes more like a tear than the sea.

Question 2

2. Can I convert my old chlorine pool?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We can add a salt system to almost any existing pool. You don't even have to drain the water first.

Question 3

3. Is salt bad for my pool heater?

Accepted Answer

If the water is balanced, it is fine. However, we suggest using a zinc anode to be extra safe.

Question 4

4. How often do I add salt?

Accepted Answer

Usually, you only add a bag or two once a year. Salt stays in the water even when it evaporates.

Question 5

5. What is the "cell" in a salt system?

Accepted Answer

The cell is the part that does the work. It has metal plates that turn the salty water into chlorine.

Question 6

6. Will a salt system stop my eyes from burning?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Eyes usually burn because the chlorine level is too high or the pH is wrong. Salt systems keep things very steady.

Question 7

7. Do I still need to "shock" the pool?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. After a big party or a heavy storm, you might need to use the "boost" button on your system.

Question 8

8. Can I install this myself?

Accepted Answer

We don't recommend it. It involves cutting pipes and working with electricity near water. It is safer to use a licensed pro in Key Biscayne.

Salt System installation in Key Biscayne, FL