Salt Water Pool Maintenance for Beginners

The Salt Water Pool Cheat Sheet (Free): https://swimu.com/saltwater The Pool Care Handbook: https://swimu.com/book The Pool Care Video Course: https://swimu.com/poolcourse Swim University makes pool and hot tub care easy for millions of homeowners. Each year, we continue to help more people with water chemistry, cleaning, and troubleshooting. We know taking care of a swimming pool or spa can be difficult. And it’s hard to find a trusted source of information. This is the reason we created Swim University. Our Recommended Pool Supplies: https://swimu.com/supplies Need more pool help? Go here: https://swimu.com/youtube There are a few key differences between salt water pool maintenance and traditional pool care. You’ll still need to keep your water balanced and clean. But you’ll also need to pay extra attention to things like high pH levels and calcium build-up in your salt water generator. Once you do understand how to take care of your salt water pool, you’ll be able to avoid issues like fluctuating water chemistry and erosion. So here are the 7 steps of salt water pool maintenance. ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction to Salt Water Pool Maintenance 00:43 - The 7 Keys to Salt Water Pool Maintenance 01:28 - #1. Add the Right Amount of Salt 02:44 - #2. Test and Balance Your Water Once a Week, Especially Your pH 05:01 - #3. Set Up Your Circulation 05:34 - #4. Prevent Erosion and Calcium Buildup 06:35 - #5. Check Your Salt Cell Every 3 Months 07:21 - #6. Shock Your Pool Regularly 08:04 - #7. Clean Your Surfaces Once a Week