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Pool Salt

High-purity sodium chloride (99.8%+) for use in saltwater pool systems.

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Pool salt is 99.8%+ pure sodium chloride (NaCl) sold specifically for use in saltwater pool systems. It must be free of additives (no anti-caking agents, iodide, or ferrocyanide) that can stain pools and damage salt cells. Sold in 40-lb bags; a typical 20,000-gallon pool requires 350–400 lbs to reach the target 3,200 ppm from zero. Salt does not evaporate and only needs replacement after significant water loss.

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