Pool Salt FAQ

What makes Diamond Crystal® pool salt the "Natural Partner for Electric Salt Chlorinators?"

Diamond Crystal® pool salt is:

  • Over 99% Pure Salt: Lead chlorinator manufacturers recommend high purity salt (over 99% purity)in order to preserve system effectiveness.
  • Additive Free: Some chlorinator manufacturers recommend steering clear of pool salts that includes additives of any kind, including YPS (a de-clumping additive that has sometimes been linked with pool staining.)
  • Fast Dissolving: Our pool salt dissolves quickly, to get you into the pool faster.

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What if you put too much salt in the pool?

Salt is natural, and not harmful to skin and hair, even when you put more in the pool than your chlorinator manufacturer recommends. The chlorinator will simply take what it needs to effectively sanitize the pool. Left over salt is then recycled back into the pool. However, for maximum salt efficiency, always follow the usage recommendations of your chlorinator manufacturer.

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How much salt do I need to put in my pool with my chlorinator system?

To start up a newly filled pool, average residential pools require 7-10 40lb. bags of salt. After startup, however, pools require just 3-4 bags per year - only enough to make up for water lost through regular splash-outs and routine pool leaks. Please check with your chlorinator manufacturer for specific recommendations.

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If I follow manufacturer guidelines, will pool salt make my pool taste like salt water?

No. The salt brine recommended by manufacturers is only .6% salt. That's less than contact solution salt content.

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Where can I call to get specific information on how chlorinator systems work, and where I can go to get one?

Contact the National Pool and Spa Institute at www.nspimembers.org or call 1-800-323-3996 to speak with a representative.

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