Is a magnesium pool the same as a mineral pool?

Author: Kiara Cremin IV  |  Last update: Monday, May 9, 2022

What is a magnesium pool? Also known as mineral pools, magnesium pools are swimming pools that have added minerals in the pool water. Of all the minerals that may be included, the star of the show here is magnesium chloride.

What is a mineral pool?

A mineral pool is an innovation derived from a saltwater pool. The key difference between the two is instead of adding salt to the generator, you are adding minerals. Typically, the minerals are magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride.

What is magnesium pool good for?

Benefits of Magnesium Mineral Pool

eases sore muscles. soothes the skin and leaves skin moisturised. leaves your hair moisturised. little to no irritation for your eyes.

Do you put salt in a magnesium pool?

A Magnesium mineral system can be used with a standard salt chlorinator, as it still uses chlorine to sanitise the pool water, so there's no need to replace or upgrade a salt chlorinator to a specific magnesium system in order to use minerals in your pool.

How do you maintain a magnesium pool?

Regular Seasonal Maintenance
  1. When having your water chemistry checked, be sure to tell your pool shop that you have a MagnaPool®. ...
  2. Ensure your mineral levels are correct at all times and add MagnaPool® Minerals as required. ...
  3. Visually check your cell every month in the swimming season.

The Benefits of Pool Mineralisation

Can you change chlorine pool to magnesium?

Do you own a saltwater or chlorine pool and want to convert to a MagnaPool®? It is possible to experience the difference with just a few items. We recommend you use a media filter filled with glass.

Does magnesium stain pools?

The last thing you want to be found in your pool minerals are additional elements such as metals, phosphates and other really nasty things that can cause your pool to go green and require very expensive treatment to clear it. Staining can also potentially occur if your magnesium content is too high.

Can I turn my pool into a magnesium pool?

a pool. Do you own a saltwater or chlorine pool and want to convert to a MagnaPool®? It is possible to experience the difference with just a few changes, plus it's recommended that you do a full water analysis prior to converting your pool to ensure everything goes smoothly.

Is a magnesium pool worth it?

One of the big savings from mineral pool systems is water-saving as you need to backwash far fewer thanks to the glass media and MagnaPool minerals, in some pools, this can save thousands of litres every year. And if you dilute your backwash waste you could use it for irrigation on your grass.

What is a magnesium mineral pool?

What is a magnesium pool? Also known as mineral pools, magnesium pools are swimming pools that have added minerals in the pool water. Of all the minerals that may be included, the star of the show here is magnesium chloride.

Are mineral pools better?

Both salt and mineral work well to sanitise the water, they kill bacteria and prevent algae from harbouring and multiplying. Whilst the water clarity of both systems is much alike, the water quality of a mineral pool is far superior. Mineral pools use less chlorine to sanitise the water than a saltwater system does.

How much does it cost to maintain a magnesium pool?

Once installed, the system works exactly the same as any other pool system on a timer. After the first year, the minerals cost approximately $500-600 annually.

What do you need for a mineral pool?

Your standard mineral pool system uses magnesium chloride, sodium chloride, and potassium chloride to produce chlorine as the primary sanitiser. This also means they require the same additional chemicals that chlorine and salt-chlorinated pools require.

Is there chlorine in magnesium pools?

The amount of chlorine in a magnesium pool is significantly reduced. The surfaces of your swimming pool won't need even half as much maintenance or repairs. The good news is that magnesium also feels better on your skin.

Can I change my salt pool to mineral pool?

Acquatherepé is easily dissolved into the pool water and its ingredients assist in preventing calcium and scale build-up in the salt chlorinator cell, heaters, pool interior and other equipment. You can convert any pool into an Acquatherepé mineral pool, without the need for any special equipment.

Can you add minerals to a saltwater pool?

Your TDS will need to come down to at least 1,500ppm before you can add in the appropriate amount of minerals. Most saltwater pools will have a TDS of around 4,500-5,000ppm, so if you have a TDS of 4,500ppm you will need to remove 2/3rds of the pool water first, then refill with fresh water.

How do I convert my pool into a mineral?

The good news is that any pool can be converted to a mineral with the use of Theralux Enhanced Mineral Additive. Simply test and balance your pool water as you have always done using the same sanitizer, keeping within the standard parameters as per Australian Standards (please refer to the table below).

How often do you put minerals in a mineral pool?

More often than not once your system is installed and the pool is converted, the pool maintenance is approximately 4-5 bags of minerals per year (for an average pool size). Minerals are added to the pool water manually only when the water has been lost or after the winter season when pools are typically 'hibernated'.

Why is my magnesium pool green?

Pool water turns green because of algae in the water. Algae can grow rapidly, particularly in hot weather, which is why it can surprise you overnight during the warmer months. This generally comes down to an imbalance or lack of chlorine in the water.

How much does it cost to convert to mineral pool?

Approximately $3,600.00 fully installed for an average-size pool and approximately $400 per year in mineral costs, for an average pool in a temperate climate.

How much does it cost to convert a pool to a mineral pool?

Installation costs start at $2,490 depending on the size and type of your pool, and the ongoing mineral costs are around $250 per year.

How much does it cost to convert chlorine pool to mineral?

How much does it cost to convert my pool? Upfront costs are between $200 and $3,500 fully installed, depending on the mineral pack you choose.

What are the advantages of a mineral pool?

In recent years there has been a rise in the popularity of mineral pools greatly due to the therapeutic benefits that comes with soaking in the water. Mineral pools have been found to help improve circulation, alleviate pain, relieve stress, as well as being gentler on the skin.

Do I need to shock a mineral pool?

You'll also still want to shock the pool every other week, or as needed. Ideally use a non-chlorine shock as the goal of your mineral system is to keep the chlorine levels low, though a chlorine shock is usually okay.

Is magnesium pool water good for plants?

MagnaPool® water is rich in magnesium and potassium. Both are used in commercial agricultural applications and are beneficial to plants and soil.

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