A saltwater pool still uses chlorine, but the difference is that you don’t have to add that chlorine yourself. A salt chlorine generator, sometimes called a salt chlorinator, uses dissolved salt in your pool water to produce chlorine automatically. As the water moves through the system, the generator uses electrolysis to turn that salt into the chlorine your pool needs to stay clean and sanitized.
That means less buying, storing, and adding chlorine by hand. Your system produces a steady supply for you, helping take one more chore off your pool maintenance list.
And don’t worry, you won’t feel like you’re swimming in the ocean. Pool salt levels are much lower than seawater, giving the water the softer feel saltwater pools are known for without making your backyard feel like the beach.
For many Jacksonville homeowners, the biggest benefit of a saltwater swimming pool is that it becomes easier and more enjoyable to own.
Many swimmers prefer the feel of saltwater. Properly maintained saltwater pools can feel gentler on your skin and eyes and have less of the strong chemical smell people associate with heavily chlorinated pools.
Instead of waiting for you to add another dose, a properly sized and calibrated salt system produces chlorine while your pool equipment is running. That steady production helps keep sanitation more consistent between service visits.
No more regularly hauling home chlorine tablets or liquid and adding them yourself. Because the system produces chlorine from the salt already in your pool, there’s much less need to handle and store traditional chlorine products. You’ll still need to keep an eye on your water chemistry, but one of the most repetitive parts of traditional chlorine maintenance becomes much easier.
This is the part we like best. Your pool is supposed to be where you relax, cool off, and spend time with the people you love — not another item on your weekend chore list. A saltwater system won’t make your pool completely maintenance-free, but it can make routine care much simpler.
Most existing swimming pools can be converted to saltwater, including many concrete, fiberglass, and vinyl pools. But that doesn’t mean every pool should be converted without taking a closer look first.
Salt can contribute to corrosion or deterioration when certain metals, surfaces, or equipment are already worn or aren’t suited for a saltwater environment. Older pool surfaces, coping, fixtures, equipment, and surrounding materials may need to be evaluated before making the change.
That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all recommendation. We’ll take a look at your pool, let you know whether saltwater makes sense, and recommend any updates that should be addressed before you convert.
Paragon Pools is locally owned and operated right here in Jacksonville, and we proudly serve homeowners throughout Northeast Florida. We specialize in caring for and improving existing pools, from equipment repairs and upgrades to resurfacing, cleaning, and saltwater conversions.
When you choose Paragon, you can expect:
The cost of a saltwater pool conversion depends on your pool’s size, existing equipment, the salt chlorine generator you choose, and whether any plumbing or electrical updates are needed. Paragon Pools provides free on-site estimates so you can get an accurate price for your specific pool rather than relying on a broad online estimate.
