williams15470

I think I'm going to proceed with having my pool changed over to the Saline System. Do you have any recommendations of which system (brands) are the best? I'd like one that is, not only simple to maintain, but dependable as well. I don't intend to install the system myself (I want to make sure it's done right!!), but I would like to maintain it after it's stabilized. Is this possible?

So, would you think my pool service is not recommending the Saline system because... a) The Saline system is easier to maintain and practically self-servicing Meaning I probably won't need the pool service anymore to treat my pool with chemicals c) Meaning they won't be making over $2,000 a year from me anymore Hmmmm........ what would be your guess?? Is the Saline system REALLY as good as everyone says it is? Who is the best person to install such a system? Should I trust my pool service company to install the system (even though they don't "recommend" doing so...) or are there Saline system "specialists"? How do I find one in my area (San Antonio, TX)?? Again, any help or recommendations would be GREATLY appreciated!!!

I just got off the phone with my pool service, asking them about converting my pool to a Saline system. I've heard so many wonderful things about the Saline pools that I thought now might be a good time to convert. Imagine my surprise, when the pool tech did NOT recommend the Saline system!! He said "studies" are now coming out showing that pools with plaster-coated surfaces, are now showing significant damage caused by the Saline water treatments. Has anyone else heard about this, or, worse yet, encountered any such problems?? Everything I've read, only mentions the pros and cons of Saline vs. Chemicals. I haven't heard ANYthing about the salt damaging the plaster coating of a pool. Any input would be GREATLY appreciated!! By the way, our pool will probably be due for a re-plaster in the next couple of years, but I was told re-surfacing with Pebble-Tech would probably DOUBLE the cost!! Is this true?? I have a very large pool and, needless to say, can't afford a "double" in cost to re-surface it!!!