Salt Water Pool Pumps

[Pinky]

Does anyone have a saltwater pool pump or filter? I wanted to find out if they work before I buy one and I have some questions.
1. I heard they keep your pool cleaner and algae free. Is this true?

2. Is it more expensive to maintain than a normal pool filter?

3. Would I have to change the salt out or add more salt?

I think thats all. Thanks if anyone can help

 

[easttxchick]

Love ours! You do have to add salt after adding water to the pool, lots of rain, that kind of thing to keep it at a level where it will generate chlorine, but a 50 lb bag of salt is very reasonably priced compared to chlorine. You also do need to shock them sometimes.
It is absolutely cheaper to maintain a salt pool than a chlorine pool, but you still have to test the water to make sure everything is in balance.
I can assure you, you buy FAR fewer chemicals with a salt water pool than a chlorine pool.

 

[Pinky]

That sounds great! Last year I spent way too much on my pool, and I used it maybe 2 times a week. I hate draining it and refilling.