Salt water pools
Salt water systems & conversions in Birmingham, AL
From $1,500installed and set up
What you get
What’s included
- Chlorine generator and control unit
- Salt cell installation
- Salt ratio calculated for your pool
- Salt added and tested
- Cell cleaning and replacement later
Step by step
How it works
- Check the pool
We look at the equipment pad and the size of the pool to pick the right chlorine generator.
- Install
The control unit and the salt cell are installed and wired.
- Add the salt
The salt ratio is calculated for your pool, the salt is added and the water is tested.
- Look after it
The water still needs balancing and the cell an occasional cleaning – we can do both and replace the cell later.
Salt or chlorine – honestly
Salt pools are easier day to day: softer-feeling water, less eye sting, swimsuits fade less, and no buckets of chlorine to buy and store. Chlorine pools recover faster from a problem like algae and are gentler on metal around the pool.
Salt is corrosive over time to metal and some stone, and a white salt film can form on the deck. If a salt pool does go green, it takes longer to bring back. We will tell you whether your pool, deck and equipment are a good fit before you convert.
Converting is a good moment to add automation as well – many salt cells are controlled from the same panel.
Customer reviews
What customers say
Kyle did a great job of fixing my salt water generator when it went out. Luckily, it was under warranty and he even had to route it a different way. His customer service was 100%. I would highly recommend and will use them again.
I needed my pool vacuumed and a salt cell cleaning. Joel came out and did a great job as well as teaching me so I can do it myself next time. He was very patient with me in answering all my questions. Ronnie and everyone at Elite Pool Services is always helpful whenever I need them.
Dan has been amazing. As a first time in ground, salt pool owner, he was patient in answering all our questions, explaining and showing us how to use the equipment to get our pool up and running properly. Highly recommend Elite Pool Services!
Is a salt pool chlorine-free?
No – the system makes chlorine from salt. You just do not add it by hand.
How long does a salt cell last?
Usually 3–7 years depending on hours and water balance.
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