An eco-friendly swimming pool is one that is considered to be environment friendly. A salt water pool is considered to be eco-friendly because it uses less chemicals. Normal chlorine requires that the chemical be added manually but a saltwater pool generates its own chlorine.
How does an eco-friendly swimming pool work?
A saltwater swimming pool is not really chemical free. It relies on electrolysis to expel chlorine gas from the salt. This salt is gotten from a salt generator usually installed by the pool owner. The salt generator is a machine installed in the salt water pool. It uses electrolysis to break down disintegrated into sanitizing agents used in chlorine pools. Instead of adding chlorine directly to the pool water, salt water produces its own chlorine which then blends with the pool water creating a liquid chlorine which cleans the water.
Advantages Of Salt Water Pools.
Salt water pools are becoming more popular because of its many benefits, some of which are listed below;
- Saltwater pools are gentler on your body and clothing
Chlorine is harsh on the skin and causes eye irritation, it also causes some damages to your swimwear. Saltwater pools on the other hand are milder on the hair, clothes and eyes.
- There is no harsh chlorine smell
You no longer have to bear that choking chlorine smell.
- Salt is a water softener
Salt is a water softener which makes water silkier and reduces the dey feeling that chlorination creates on the skin.
- Use of lesser chemicals.
In general, saltwater pools do not use chlorine in its man-made form, as the generator will convert salt into chlorine.
- Cost of maintenance is pocket-friendly
Chlorine is much more expensive to purchase than salt, so using a salt water pool lowers the cost of material used for cleaning the pool.
Drawbacks Of Saltwater Pools.
- Building saltwater pools require a
- huge amounts of money.
- Maintenance of salt water pools is quite complex because every problem requires the help of experienced technicians even.
- Salt can cause destruction to some materials like metals, lightings under the water and even plants.
- Saltwater is detrimental to the health of pets.
Conclusion
Chlorine is dangerous to put in storage especially if there are kids and pets. It can cause eye and skin irritation to swimmers making them opt for saltwater pools which has some benefits over chlorinated pools. Saltwater plunge pools also have pros and cons which I have listed above for you to consider before building a saltwater pool.