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sodium chloride is salt, it may be causing a reaction with other chemicals in the pool such as hydrogen peroxide and sodium hypochlorite (Bleach)
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Does salt water pool dry skin like chlorine pool?
Yes if you are using a chlorinator. salt is sodium chloride and the chlorinator converts it to sodium hypo-chloride which is chlorine.
How is chloride used in everyday life?
Chloride is the ion, Cl-. There is chloride in sodium chloride, which is salt. In addition, bleach contains chlorine. The water in a pool also has chlorine.
Can you use sodium chloride rather than calcium chloride in fresh water swimming pool for hardness?
No, because it's not the chloride part that's responsible for the hardness, it's the calcium. Sodium chloride is actually used in water softeners, so it's not a great choice if you're looking to increase the hardness. You could use calcium hydroxide, though this will also make the pool more alkaline which may not be ideal.
What things can you put in a pool that is healthy for you?
Magnesium chloride and sodium chloride these are the salts used in a new saltwater pool chlorinating system but even without the chlorinator its good for you and makes the pool feel like a mineral bath. the water is also good for the garden.
Can you backwash onto new sod?
It should not do any harm as long as you don't have a saltwater pool and if it is a salt-water pool that you are using a non-toxic salt like magnesium and potassium chloride rather then the usual Sodium chloride.
What is in pool salt?
Pool salt is mostly sodium chloride (common salt) and a few impurity's. Unless you are running a magnesium chloride system which consist of magnesium chloride and potassium chloride. Its Depends on which kind of pool salt you have most pool salt is from the ocean. Thank You for asking the question.
What kind of salt do you use for your saltwater pump on your swimming pool?
sodium chloride
How much existing water needs to be pumped out when converting to salt water?
If you are converting a normal fresh water pool to a salt water pool you need not loose any water at all. If you are simply changing the the chlorinator designed for common salt ( Sodium Chloride) the you are unlikely to have to change any thing. Just check that the concentration is within the manufacturers parameters. On the other hand if you are converting from sodium chloride to Magnesium and Potassium Chloride I lost about 2/3 of my water. It would be best to check this with the manufacturer or installer
What is soda ash for swimming pools?
the production of such chemicals as sodium bicarbonate, sodium sulfate, sodium chromate, sodium phosphate, sodium silicate, potassium chloride, potassium sulfate, sodium sulfite
What type of grass would be most suitable surrounding a pool if you're concerned with salt water damage to grass?
Red Top Grass grows well around wet conditions and might be the solution you need. If you are concerned about the effects of Sodium chloride on the soil surrounding a salt water pool less harmful alternatives are available in Magnesium chloride and Potassium chloride in fact these are good for the garden.
How do you convert a chlorine pool to a salt water pool?
Converting to a salt water pool requires the installation of a chlorine generator, and the salt for the pool water. Salt water pool are in fact chlorine pools the difference lays in the fact that chlorine is produced by running salt water through electrodes that in turn releases chlorine from the salt which is usually Sodium chloride (common salt) It may pay to also look at A new more environmentally friendly and healthier alternative By looking at Magnesium and potassium chloride salts.
What are the major benefits of salt water pools over chlorinated ones if you suffer from psoriasis and research suggests that it would be better to have a salt water pool?
For one reason, saltwater pools use a special salt to keep your pool clean without the irritating burn of chlorinated pool water that you accidentally get in your eyes sometimes. Another reason is that the water does not give off a horrid strong smell like chlorine. Salt water pools are chlorine pool the difference is that the salt in the pool is electronically treated to release chlorine. Traditionally sodium chloride Common salt is used in salt water pools. However a less environmentally harmful alternative is now becoming available in magnesium chloride/sodium chloride which feels even better to skinn in and is good for the surrounding plants. You don't have to wear goggle's because it is chlorene free!
