Category: Salt Water Pool Pump

Most pool pumps are compatible with salt chlorine generators — but salt water does affect pump longevity differently than standard chlorinated water, and pump selection and maintenance for a salt pool requires specific consideration. The salt concentration in a residential salt pool (typically 2,700-3,200 PPM) is far below ocean water but higher than a standard chlorine pool, and over years it affects certain pump components differently.

Shaft seals in salt pools tend to fail sooner than in standard pools — salt deposits on the seal face over time and interferes with the water-tight surface contact. Metal components in the pump body and motor area are more susceptible to corrosion if the pump pad has any salt water splash or spray. VS pumps must run long enough each day for the salt cell to produce adequate chlorine — the pump run time and the cell output are directly linked. This section covers pump selection for salt pools, maintenance differences from standard pools, and the failure patterns specific to pumps running on salt water systems.