Pool Salt Calculator
Calculate pool salt system requirements
Pool Information
Salt Requirements
2,400.0 lbs
Salt Needed
Current Salt Level0.0 ppm
Current salt concentration
Target Salt Level3,200.0 ppm
Desired salt concentration
Annual Maintenance40.0 lbs
Estimated yearly salt addition needed
Estimated Costs:
Initial Cost:$360.00
Annual Maintenance:$72.00
Recommendations:
Initial Setup
Add salt in stages over 24 hours, running pump continuously
Maintenance
Check salt levels monthly and after heavy rain
Cell Maintenance
Inspect and clean salt cell every 3 months
Water Balance
Maintain pH between 7.2-7.6 for optimal salt cell performance
Understanding Salt Water Pools
How It Works
- • Salt is converted to chlorine
- • Gentler on skin and eyes
- • More stable sanitization
- • Lower maintenance
- • Environmentally friendly
Optimal Levels
- • Salt: 2700-4500 ppm
- • pH: 7.2-7.6
- • Alkalinity: 80-120 ppm
- • Stabilizer: 60-80 ppm
- • Free Chlorine: 1-3 ppm
Maintenance Tips
Regular Tasks
- • Test salt levels monthly
- • Check cell condition
- • Monitor water balance
- • Clean salt cell
- • Backwash as needed
Troubleshooting
- • Low chlorine output
- • Scale buildup
- • Cell warnings
- • Flow issues
- • Water balance
Seasonal Care
- • Spring opening
- • Summer maintenance
- • Fall preparation
- • Winter shutdown
- • Weather adjustments