Specialty
Saltwater conversion,
wired the way the city wants it.
Salt generators give you softer water, no chemical lugging, and about seventy percent less chlorine cost long-term. Conversion is a half-day job, but only if the electrical and bonding get handled correctly, which is exactly what we sign up for.
Installed
$1,500–$3,000
Includes cell, controller, initial salt, plumbing, and bonding check.
What’s included
- Pool size + flow rate sizing (right-sized cell prevents premature failure)
- Salt cell + controller install (Pentair IntelliChlor, Hayward AquaRite, Jandy AquaPure)
- Plumbing tie-in with union-ready isolation valves
- Initial salt load (300–400 lbs depending on volume)
- Bonding inspection + correction if needed
- Calibration + first-week chemistry tune-in
- How-to walkthrough at handoff
How it works
01, Sizing visit
Pool volume + flow + sun exposure + existing equipment. We size the cell, undersizing kills cells in 2 years.
02, Half-day install
Most conversions are 4–6 hours. We replumb cleanly with union-ready isolation so future cell swaps are 20-minute jobs.
03, Salt load + calibration
Fresh salt, system primed, controller calibrated against our own meter (not the controller's).
04, First-week tune
Salt levels stabilize over 5–7 days. We come back free to dial in.
What to know about Utah pools
- Utah hard water + salt = accelerated calcium scaling on cell plates. Our CSI-aware chemistry protocol extends cell life by 30–40%.
- Cells last 3–7 years. Replacement is $300–$500 cell only / $700–$1,100 installed. We document install date on a label and remind you a year out.
- Not every pool benefits from salt. We'll tell you honestly when chlorine is the better call (small pools, indoor pools, certain plaster ages).
Common questions
Does a saltwater pool taste like the ocean?
No. Salt is ~10x less concentrated. Most people only notice on lips after a swim, feels softer on skin than chlorine.
How long does the cell last?
3–7 years depending on use, chemistry, and water hardness. Utah's on the harder end, expect 4–5 with good chemistry maintenance.
Can I do this myself?
You can buy the kit. The wiring, bonding, and sizing are where DIY installs go wrong, and where insurance won't cover the result. Worth letting us do it.
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