Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Don't Get Salty Over Salt Water!

Ever hear, "BUY NOW and the Salt Water System is FREE?!"  Oh, and here's a puppy.  Have fun!

There are a lot of misconceptions out there regarding salt water systems.  So today we're going to clear them up.

Do salt systems still use chlorine and ALL the other chemicals?

Yep.  Salt cells generate chlorine and four other harsh chemicals from salt water.  They also use every other chemical you need for a hot tub, including chlorine to shock and prepare the tub for heavy use.

Is salt water easier to use?

No way.  There are tons of other things you have to take into account above and beyond a normal hot tub.  Like removing the salt cell and cleaning with acid before reinstalling.  Every three months.

How about cost?

Uber expensive compared to normal hot tubs.  First, you pay for the system (unless they throw it in for "free").  Then every 1.6 years, you have to replace the cell ($300-$500).  Plus you have to buy all the same chemicals as other hot tubs.  So you're spending thousands more over the life of the tub.

Well, it's better for my skin, right?

Even if you dial it in right, still no.  In any hot tub, if the levels of chemicals are properly maintained, will be fine for your skin.  You remember they use 5 different oxidizers to keep the water clean, right? Your body reacts to those, too.

It's better for the environment?

If every procedure and warning (there are hundreds) is followed, you will use less harsh chemicals.  Same goes for a regular hot tub.  But salt water systems require other products that are used and thrown out on a regular basis, so overall it's worse for the environment.

It will last longer though?

Negative.  Salt water systems carry a one-year warranty, at best.  Your hot tub will last a lot longer.

If you want to use less chemicals, and have more fun and less maintenance come see us.  We have products that can leave your water clear and clean, with VERY little chemicals used.  For example, Dimension One's VISION cartridge.  And the Spa Frog.  We even have SALT, but our salt smells great and leaves your skin feeling soft.  (its like taking a bath!)  Whee!