We have an above ground Intex 18x52 pool. We are using the Intex Krystal Clear Deluxe Saltwater System. We put the recommended amount of salt in the pool 1 1/2 months ago to start it off. We live in Central Texas and run our system about 5-7 hours everyday. The has always tasted salty and then the pool had algea growing and the ph levels where extremely high. We have shocked the pool twice but are still experiencing algea and high ph levels (the water still taste salty). Would love your help.
You are going to need to buy chemicals anyway (acid for sure and probably algaecide) so find a good pool store tech and have them test your water and recommend the proper doses.
In summary though, you should not taste the salt in the pool and being able to means the salt content is to high. Chlorine generators will not work if the salt is to high and the fix is to drain water and dilute the remaining water until the salt content is no higher than max. No chlorine could explain the algae.
Generators also cause the pH to rise over time so you will need to keep acid on hand to counteract that.
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