Salt Water & Saline Pools - Common Questions

1. Will I ever need traditional chlorine again? Probably not. The FROG® Salt Pool System is capable of producing all the chlorine normally needed to maintain proper sanitation. You’ll still need to test for your chlorine to maintain the proper level by simply turning the dial.
   
   
2. What about shocking? The FROG® Salt Pool System produces a continuous mini-shock as water passes through the cell.  This automatic shocking by the system keeps the water free of harmful contaminants that build up in most pools. Thus, traditional shocking is probably a thing of the past with a salt water pool. If one fails to monitor the pool’s chlorine or pH levels, adjustments can quickly be made using virtually any of the traditional chemicals without any long term side effects.
   
   
3. What about my pH? Although pH fluctuations are drastically reduced, you will still need to check your pH balance weekly during the swim season.
   
   
4. What about other Chemicals? Basic water chemistry, such as chlorine stabilizer, total alkalinity and calcium levels, needs to be maintained.
   
   
5. Can I still use a Clarifier? Yes. Clarifiers enhance your filter’s ability to filter out the tiniest of particles. Your water will sparkle even more with the use of a low-cost, concentrated clarifier such as Pool Baron’s Clarifier, SeaKlear 4-in-1, or Pool Perfect.

6. How is this salt water generator different from others on the market today? No other salt water pool system provides constant 24-hour performance. The FROG® Salt Pool System continues to produce chlorine even if the salt level becomes too high or too low. Other brand systems will cut off automatically, leaving you (perhaps for days) without essential chlorine generation. Additionally, it is the only salt water pool system to have earned an ISO 9001:2000 rating, ensuring strict manufacturing standards are never compromised.

7. Can I taste the salt? Some people may slightly taste the salt, but most cannot. The salt level in the pool should be adequate around 3,500 ppm. Keep in mind, your tears contain 7,000 ppm of salt and the salt water in the ocean is 30,000 ppm. When you swim in a salt water pool, you’re swimming in a salinity level that’s much closer to your body’s natural salinity level. That’s why it feels so great.

8. How often do I have to add salt? After the initial dosage, the only way salt will leave your pool is through splash-out, draining, or backwashing. You typically will only add additional salt once a season. The FROG® Salt Pool System provides an automatic way to check to see if enough salt is in the water. We also suggest you have your salt level checked when you have your water professionally analyzed.

9. What kind of maintenance does the system require? Very little. The salt system cell features a superior IBT (Independent Blade Technology) automatic cell cleaning system. This avoids the calcium build-up that is common to many of other brand salt systems. However, over time, the plates inside the cell will need a manual cleaning. Manual cleaning involves disconnecting the cell at its unions and adding a diluted solution of muriatic acid. The clear body of the salt system cell allows you to quickly view the plates to determine whether they need cleaning. We recommend this be done once a year, even if there is no apparent build-up on the plates.

10. How does it operate? After proper installation, you will need to adjust your salt pool system to allow for the right amount of chlorine generation. You will use a simple knob to control chlorine, just like in a traditional chlorinator. The LED lights then indicate how much chlorine output your pool is receiving. Test your water, and if you need more chlorine, turn the knob to the right; for less, you turn the knob to the left. It’s that easy!

11. What about the Warranty? Our salt pool system comes with the absolute best warranty in the industry when compared to other systems. The main feature of the warranty is a 3 year FULL PARTS & LABOR WARRANTY that is fully supported by the Memphis Pool service team, and a 7 year pro-rated warranty.

12. If a salt water pool is so great, why pair it with a FROG Mineral Purifier or Ozonator? The FROG still works as a wonderful water enhancer, using natural mineral purification. The Ozonator does the same, only better, using natural ozone purification. Both increases the life of the salt cell by reducing the necessary chlorine output by half. And, swimmers will LOVE the added comfort since the chlorine level needed is about the same as your fresh drinking water!

13. Is it cost-effective?  Over time, you’ll gain significant savings as a result of not buying chlorine and a reduction in other chemicals. But the best reason for having a salt water pool is the increased ease of pool care combined with the added quality of water for the swimmer. It’s something both you and your swimmers will love!

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