Ozone vs. Salt, What You Should Know!

Q: Is a salt water pool a “chlorine free” pool?

A: No- In fact with a salt water chlorinated pool, the salt in the pool is converted into chlorine. If your goal is to swim in a chlorine free pool this is not possible in a salt water chlorinated pool.

Q: Is a salt water chlorinated pool “maintenance free”?

A: Far from it- In fact, with a salt water chlorination system you still must be very diligent about properly maintaining your pool’s water chemistry.

Q: Is there any ongoing maintenance needed with the salt water chlorination system?

A: Yes- In order to ensure proper chlorine production, most manufacturers require that the salt system cell be manually removed and then rinsed in a diluted “acid bath” at least every 3 months.

Q: Can the salt level in the water harm materials in and around the pool?

A: Yes- Salt is a very corrosive material and there are many documented instances of deteriorating deck and coping materials in salt water chlorinated pools. Additionally, metals in and around the pool can be subject to corrosion. Even stainless steel is susceptible to corrosion at levels of 3500 ppm.

Q: Is an ozone system like Clear O3 maintenance free?

A: As with any pool water sanitation method it is important that proper water chemistry be maintained. Of great benefit is that unlike a salt water chlorination system which tends to drive the PH higher, an ozone system is PH neutral. The oxidation power of ozone allows for up to 70% reduction in the amount of chemicals necessary to maintain proper water chemistry.

For more information on why you should consider ozone over a salt chlorine generator, call the experts at Cox Pools @ 850.235.7957!