Salt water pool or traditional one

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JeffVeal posted this 06 June 2018

Since the weather is good now, I am thinking of building a swimming pool. Something of around 40 ft in our backyard. I am thinking of beach entry or Sun shelf. We haven’t contacted any swimming pool installation team as we are just planning and organizing. My daughter is really excited. She loves swimming, she is the real reason behind our decision to build a pool. She has been participating in school level competition.

As I have already mentioned we are planning, one question I have is whether to get a saltwater pool or a traditional one. I don’t know much about the saltwater pool. I’ve heard from one of my friends that they are easier to maintain. Is that true? Is the saltwater pool expensive to install?

One other question is about the backflow prevention device. One of my friends suggested a good place where I can get one. He also suggested that it is necessary to have one, is it? Is there any regulations or code for installing one?

Waiting for your valuable suggestions…

 

Thanks in advance!

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MatthewKitchin posted this 06 June 2018

I'm very far from an expert, but I love salt. It is not expensive. The only difference is a salt chlorinator inline in your pool plumbing. It saved me a ton of time and money. It will maintain your chlorine levels automatically. The chemistry of my pool was much easier to maintain after I made the switch. There nothing else different about the pool itself to make it any more expensive. Backflow requirments are typically determined my your local municipality. If you have a water supply line connected directly to your pool, I would expect there would have to be a backflow device. If you are filling with a hose, it could be on the faucet itself. I would ask your pool installer about what is required in your area. 

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InyoRob posted this 06 June 2018

 Hello Jeff - Thank you for contacting Inyo. We recommend reading our article titled "Converting Your Pool to Salt Water". It answers many of your questions and it covers pros/cons.

Matthew is correct about a backflow prevention device. Typically, it would only be required if you have a direct water supply line to the pool. That still may be dependent on your local codes.

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