Convert to a Saltwater Pool in Amherst, NY
Having your own swimming pool at home brings a great deal of relaxation and enjoyment, however, keeping it clean throughout the year is another matter. Many pools in Amherst rely on chlorine either through liquid treatments or tablets which need to be measured closely with pool volumes to make sure there is just the right amount. While chlorine can keep your pool clean, it may also lead to irritation for some people who come in contact with the chemical. If you turn your pool into a saltwater pool, you can keep your water clean without any of those adverse reactions from chlorine treatments.
How Do Salt Water Generators Work? 
Converting your swimming pool begins with installing a saltwater generator. This device electrically converts salt that you add to your pool into chlorine that disperses throughout your water. Pool water flows through a power cell in your generator causing a chemical reaction to begin that turns salt into hypochlorous acid. This is the same “chlorine” chemical that is normally used to clean pools, though it enters your water in a different form. With a saltwater generator, you will only need to put highly pure salt (types that are specifically intended for swimming pools, food-grade or non-iodized). Lastly, saltwater pools do not taste salty like seawater! Generators require minimal levels of salt so that your pool will end up only being 1/10th as salty as seawater.
Benefits of Salt Water Pools
- No More Irritation: Saltwater pools do not irritate the eyes and skin, making your swimming pool more enjoyable for your friends and family.
- Lower Cost Chemicals: Normal chlorine for pools can cost owners around $300 a year in Amherst to keep their pools running clean. Using salt instead can cost much less at about $100. Of course, the generator itself is more expensive initially for installation, but this balances out through the lower cost of salt and better pool experience.
- Easier To Clean: Compared to adding concentrated pool chlorine, salt does not have any potential hazards for anyone handling it.
Schedule A Consultation Today
If you are interested in converting to a saltwater pool in Amherst or would like to build a new saltwater pool, please contact Chameleon Pools today! We will help you design the pool you’ve always been dreaming of!
