Calculate how much salt to add to your saltwater pool. Ideal salt level is 2700-3400 ppm for salt chlorine generators.
Enter current and target salt levels to calculate the required pool-grade salt dose. The ideal salt level is 2700-3400 ppm for most salt chlorine generators.
Use pool-grade or water softener salt — avoid iodized salt or salt with anti-caking additives. Salt does not evaporate, but is lost through backwashing and splash-out.
Add salt through the deep end with the pump running. Allow 24-48 hours of circulation before checking levels with a salt test strip or meter.
Most salt chlorine generators (SWGs) operate optimally at 2700-3400 ppm salt. Check your specific SWG manufacturer's recommendations, as some models require different levels. At 3000 ppm, the water has a very mild, pleasant saltiness — much less than ocean water (35,000 ppm).
Use pool-grade or water softener salt (99%+ pure sodium chloride). Avoid iodized salt, rock salt, or salt with anti-caking additives, as these can stain pool surfaces and damage equipment. Pool salt is typically sold in 40-50 lb bags.
Broadcast salt evenly across the pool surface with the pump running. Brush any undissolved salt off the bottom to prevent staining. Allow 24-48 hours of circulation before testing salt levels. Do not add salt directly to the skimmer.
No, salt does not evaporate. Salt is only lost through backwashing, splash-out, and when water is drained. You only need to add salt to replace what is lost through these means. After heavy rain, you may need to add salt if the pool overflows.
A salt chlorine generator (SWG) uses electrolysis to convert dissolved salt (NaCl) into chlorine (hypochlorous acid). The chlorine sanitizes the pool and then converts back to salt, creating a continuous cycle. SWGs produce a consistent, steady supply of chlorine without the need to manually add chlorine products.