Scott_Wilson

I have the same pool as you and yes, I upgraded my stock pump to the 4000 GPH and added the Intex Salt Water system and it works great and has all summer. It's a straight pass through with no restriction. I would imagine given the date of the post, you've most likely already upgraded your system. I thought the entire setup was extremely easy and took no time to be up and running.

If I've posted this in the wrong place, I apologize. I couldn't find a topic that talks about salt content in pool water. Background, I have an 18' circular above ground pool with the Intex Salt Water system. From a chemical standpoint, everything is good but the salt content. I just tested it at 3000 PPM and I know the book says 3500 PPM for 5500 gallons. Since my water temp has now lowered to 60 deg F / 16 deg C, the Clorinator keeps telling me I have a low salt content, and actually I do. My question, Is this caused from the drop in water temperature? Does the water temp have an effect on the saturation level of the salt in the pool water? My concern, if I add salt to raise the level appropriately and the the water warms, will it send the salt PPM off the chart resulting in me having to drain water out of the pool to balance it again? Thanks for any help you can provide.