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You can add salt to a pool but it doesn't make it a saltwater pool.

Can You Put Salt in a Chlorine Pool? What Happens When You Add Salt

by Paul Williams

As the weather warms up, everybody looks forward to a cool dip in the pool. Having a pool at home certainly has its benefits, but chlorine pools can require a lot of maintenance. You may have heard about adding salt to your chlorinated pool, but is this a good idea? You can safely add salt … Read more

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