Once installed, a saltwater system will rarely need additional salt to keep the water fresh. Convert your above ground chemical pool to a saltwater system and start saving money.
Things You Will Need
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Unplug all of the pool components, such as the filter pump, automatic cleaner and the heater.
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Locate the filter pump. There is one line coming from the pool to the pump and one going from the pump to the pool. If you have a heater, select the line from the heater to the pool.
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Remove the line leading from the pump to the pool at the pool end of the line. Install this line into the intake on the saltwater pump.
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Connect the line, included with the system, from the outflow of the saltwater pump to the pool where the line was removed.
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Run electricity to the saltwater pump by either calling an electrician to wire it to the house or running an extension cord.
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Run the saltwater pump whenever the pool pump is running.
The Drip Cap
- A saltwater pump, or chlorine generator, is the extra equipment needed to run a saltwater pool.
- Remove the line leading from the pump to the pool at the pool end of the line.