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Old 08-06-2014, 11:15 AM   #1
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Question Anyone with a CHLORINE FREE pool?

DH and I are discussing getting an above-ground pool. They're on sale right now and they're pretty affordable. We do not want to use chlorine. I've read about it, including that, when used properly it isn't harsh. I sell chlorine pool chemicals at my job so I am familiar with them but we just don't want to use them. Salt water systems are chlorine generators so I don't want that, either.

Baquacil has some pretty bad reviews. Apparently it works great the first 1-2 years and then you have sludge build-up and you spend hundreds of dollars every year trying to keep your pool clear?

The ionizers have mixed reviews, too.

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Old 08-06-2014, 02:37 PM   #2
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My parents used Baquacil in their above ground pool when I was a kid, I don't remember Dad ever having any problem and we had it for several years. Once both us kids were older and not using the pool, they gave it away, so this is all from 20+ years ago but I would think if anything they'd have improved Baquacil since then, not made it work less well?
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Old 08-06-2014, 03:24 PM   #3
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My brother and sister-in-law have had a saltwater pool for a couple years now and been really happy with it. They don't have any build up that I know of either.
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Old 08-06-2014, 04:44 PM   #4
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What size pool are you taking about? We use a small amount of chlorine to get by.
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Old 08-06-2014, 04:47 PM   #5
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My brother and sister-in-law have had a saltwater pool for a couple years now and been really happy with it. They don't have any build up that I know of either.
An actual saltwater pool or a chlorine generator that uses salt? (Those are often called saltwater pools.)
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We have a salt water system (turns salt to chlorine) and absolutely love it! We've had it for 6 years, no problems.
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So what is difference in having a saltwater pool and chlorine pool if one is trying to avoid swimming in chlorine?
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My in-laws have a decent sized in-ground pool that they treat with Baquasomething. They have been there for I think ten years now and haven't had issues.
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So what is difference in having a saltwater pool and chlorine pool if one is trying to avoid swimming in chlorine?
Apparently a chlorine generator (saltwater system) releases less chlorine into the pool than buying chlorine and it's less expensive. I can still smell the chlorine in a saltwater-system pool, though.

I'm glad to see good experiences with Baquacil!
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Mine is chlorinated with salt....so it's like salt water. very mild on skin and hair.
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Here's a different idea:

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