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38:["$","div","4",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How long should I wait after adding salt to retest?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L33",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Give it at least 24 hours with the pump running the whole time. 48 hours is even better if you want a really accurate reading. Salt doesn't dissolve instantly—especially the coarser crystals—and it needs time to circulate through every corner of the pool.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
39:["$","div","5",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Why does my chlorinator say 'low salt' when I just added some?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L33",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"A few things could be going on. Most likely, you just haven't waited long enough—salt needs a full day or two to dissolve and mix completely.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"If you've waited and it's still reading low, double-check your math with the calculator. It's easy to underestimate how much salt a larger pool actually needs.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Beyond that, the sensor might need cleaning. Scale builds up on chlorinator cells and sensors over time, and it can throw off the readings. Your manual will have instructions for inspecting and cleaning it.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"One more thing: some chlorinators read artificially low in cold water. If your pool is below 60°F, the sensor might not be accurate until things warm up.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3a:["$","div","6",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"How often do I need to add salt to my pool?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L33",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Less than you'd expect—usually 2-4 times per season for most pools. Salt doesn't evaporate when water does, so you're mainly replacing what leaves through splash-out, backwashing, and dilution from rain.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"If you're adding salt every week, that's a red flag. You might have a leak, or you might be backwashing way more than necessary. Worth investigating.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3b:["$","div","7",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Does rain or backwashing lower my salt level?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L33",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Yes to both, but in different ways.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Rain adds fresh water to your pool, which dilutes the salt that's already there. A heavy storm that raises your water level by a couple inches can noticeably drop your ppm reading.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Backwashing physically removes salty water from the pool. You send it down the drain, then replace it with fresh water from the hose. If you're backwashing frequently (more than once a week), you'll definitely notice the impact on your salt level.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Neither one is a problem—it's just normal pool life. The calculator helps you figure out how much to add back.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3c:["$","div","8",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"What's the difference between pool salt and water softener salt?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L33",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Honestly? Marketing.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Both are high-purity sodium chloride, typically 99% pure or better. Pool salt is just solar salt that's been repackaged for pool owners—usually at a premium. Water softener salt (look for \"solar salt\" or \"extra coarse\" varieties without additives) is the exact same thing.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"The only water softener salt to avoid is the kind with added cleaners or rust removers. Check the label—if it just says \"99% sodium chloride\" with nothing else listed, your pool will be fine.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]
3d:["$","div","9",{"className":"pb-6 last:pb-0","children":[["$","h3",null,{"className":"text-lg font-medium text-mist-950 mb-3","children":"Can I convert my regular chlorine pool to saltwater?"}],["$","div",null,{"className":"prose max-w-none text-mist-600","children":["$","$L33",null,{"content":{"root":{"children":[{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Absolutely, and a lot of pool owners make the switch. Here's what's involved:","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"You'll need to install a salt chlorine generator.","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":" This is the equipment that actually converts salt into chlorine. Units run from around $300 for small above-ground pools up to $1,500 or more for larger in-ground systems. This is the only real investment—the salt itself is cheap.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Then you add the initial salt charge.","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":" That's where this calculator comes in. Depending on your pool size, you might need 300-500 pounds of salt to get started.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":1,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"Your regular water chemistry still matters.","type":"text","version":1},{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":" pH, alkalinity, and stabilizer levels need to stay balanced just like before. Saltwater pools aren't maintenance-free—they're just different maintenance.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""},{"children":[{"detail":0,"format":0,"mode":"normal","style":"","text":"The conversion isn't complicated, but it's more than just dumping in salt. Without the chlorinator, you'd just have slightly salty water with no sanitation happening. The chlorinator is what makes the whole thing work.","type":"text","version":1}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"paragraph","version":1,"textFormat":0,"textStyle":""}],"direction":null,"format":"","indent":0,"type":"root","version":1}}}]}]]}]