Browse Forums Pools & Spas Re: Pool Water Maintenance 11Dec 24, 2013 1:58 pm nicenurse , I just buy the Aque Therepe mineral salts, which are quite expensive for a small bag, but I do believe the water to be very silky and pure. Am I just wasting my money? At least the kookaburras seem to love bathing in it. And my hair and skin is looking and feeling better than it has in years. At least my hair hasn't turned green, like a previous pool I swam in! I had heard of that myself, on Whirlpool.com I think. The advertising for it is very vague and nowhere says what it actually is by % analysis, but the consensus seems to be that it is some combination of chloride compounds, possibly magnesium as well as sodium. As such, chemically it does the same job as just common salt, that is, it generates free chlorine in the cell. The difference therefore is in the perceived benefits it gives in other areas. Even their own advertising can be read that way if you like. So as it is not harmful, and should not harm the chlorinator, I would go for it if you like it. Cheers Hi everyone, Looking for some advise. We are about to build an above ground pool in our backyard. There is a private sewer line running under the pool at 1.6m… 0 11764 Hi, I'm new to this forum so I hope I'm doing this post correctly. Please advise if it's not. I've just bought my place. The inground pool has a marble lining that has… 0 13665 Murraya could be a great option for you. It creates a great tall screening hedge but doesn't drop fruit like lily pilly. The flowers smell divine. 2 10268 |