Saltwater Pool Repair

Saltwater Pools are the natural option

The benefits of less exposure to chlorine are fairly obvious to anyone who has spent a lot of time around the chemical. Anyone who’s been on a swim team, or gone to a hotel pool knows just how uncomfortable you can feel with chlorine all over your skin. There are countless products to counter its effects on our skin and hair--but with the rise of saltwater pools, excessive chemical treatments in swimming pools may be on their way out altogether.

Even Saltwater Pools need a little TLC

Of course, no type of pool is perfect, and they all need some level of attention and maintenance. With saltwater pools, you’ll run into different issues than with chlorine.

• Corrosion and decay: Though salt is better to us, it can be harsh on the other components of our pools, such as the metal handrails and step ladders. Salt is naturally corrosive and galvanized steel, what many pool fixtures are made of, doesn’t hold up that well against it. However, the anchor bolts can be replaced with brass, and the fixtures themselves coated with an anti-corrosion agent to help prevent this issue.
• Overproduction of chlorine: This is usually caused by a chlorinator cell malfunction. Despite their name, saltwater pools do require more than just salt to stay clean. The difference is that you as a homeowner, you won’t have to deal with the chemical yourself. It will be created via a chemical reaction that takes place inside the chlorinator cell. Frequent testing should alert you to this issue, and a professional can come out and fix the problem before any further damage can be done.

Of course, all pools need maintenance and service over the years. Water is a slow and steady element, and salt can only help it to degrade whatever it comes into contact with. There are materials that can withstand the effects of the water, leaving you a happy customer, with a significantly more enjoyable pool experience, for many years to come.

If you need repairs or seasonal maintenance on your saltwater pool, the experts here at HomePro Match are just a call or click away!