Should I Choose a Saltwater system, Ozonators or Chlorine

Some of the benefits of Salt System are chemical costs are low, you’re never handling actual chlorine or hazardous materials and it is easier on your skin if you are sensitive.

Well, the jury is still out on this topic. Essentially all have their benefits in which both are very effective in sanitizing your pool.

A Salt Water System is basically liquid chlorine. Although it’s maintenance cost is lower you still need to make sure you are checking your Ph and salt levels in your water, and make any required adjustments.

Some of the benefits of Salt System are chemical costs are low, you’re never handling actual chlorine or hazardous materials and it is easier on your skin if you are sensitive. Not to mention you are less likely to have burning eyes and a shower afterwards that “never quite feels like you’re clean”.

Some factors to take into consideration with Salt Systems include you require extra equipment and extra salt when you first install your pool. So it may cost a little more, but typically the initial salt treatment is performed by the builder. Down the road (3-5 years) you may need to replace the Salt Cell. They can also be touchy and difficult in maintaining Chlorine at 1-3 PPM anything above throws chemistry off and throws cost saving out the window.

Chlorine is typically used in tablet form and is very effective to “shocking” your pool. It is the traditional way of sanitizing your pool.

Benefits of using Chlorine are it’s ability to quickly sanitize a pool, no extra equipment is required so your initial cost is lower. And you don’t have to worry about replacing any parts down the road.

Some disadvantages of Chlorine can be summed up in one sentence; “I went for a swim 5 hours ago and my eyes were burning, my skin still feels dirty and my hair still smells like chlorine.” Not to mention it is hazardous to handle and store chlorine.

You can minimize these effects by adding an ozonator which is a natural way of sanitizing water used since the 50’s to purify swimming pools and the Olympics since 1984. Use of a Ozonator can reduce Chlorine use up to 90 % and may not be required at all.

While ozonators represent an upfront investment, they greatly reduce the amount of money spent on chlorine and other chemicals. As concerns increase regarding traditional chemical use, alternative sanitizers such as ozonators are an investment in your family’s health and safety well worth considering.

Whether you are choosing to go with Salt System , Ozonators or Chlorine you really need to factor in the advantages and disadvantages of each method.