Sound familiar?
What makes this hard right now
- Salt pool chemistry isn't identical to a chlorine pool, but most generic pool-care advice doesn't draw the distinction.
- You don't have a system for tracking when you last cleaned the salt cell, and scale buildup sneaks up on you.
- You're guessing your salt level between test strips instead of tracking it against your chlorinator's target range over time.
- Salt cells are expensive to replace, and inconsistent maintenance is one of the main things that shortens their life.
How Skimmer helps
Built for exactly this.
Salt level tracking, alongside everything else
Log salt level next to pH, chlorine, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid, all the parameters your chlorinator actually depends on.
A maintenance schedule built for saltwater pools
Skimmer's task templates account for saltwater-specific maintenance, like cell inspection and descaling, not just a generic chlorine-pool checklist.
Equipment lifecycle tracking for your salt cell
Log your cell's install date and service history so you actually know its age, not just a guess, when it's time for cleaning or replacement.
Chemical dosing log
Track salt additions distinctly from any supplemental chlorine or pH adjustments, so your dosing history reflects how a saltwater pool is really maintained.
Document storage
Keep your salt chlorinator's manual and warranty on hand for the day you need to troubleshoot or replace it.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
What salt level should my saltwater pool be at?
Most salt chlorinators target somewhere in the 2,700-3,400 ppm range, but the exact target depends on your specific chlorinator model, check its manual for the precise number. Log your readings in Skimmer so you can see how close you're running to that target over time.
How often should I clean my salt cell, and can Skimmer remind me?
It varies by usage and water hardness, many manufacturers suggest inspecting every 3-6 months. Skimmer's calendar-based maintenance reminders can nudge you on whatever interval you set, based on your cell's actual install and last-service date.
Is saltwater pool chemistry actually different from a chlorine pool?
The chlorine itself is generated on-site rather than added by hand, and salt level becomes its own parameter to track, but pH, alkalinity, calcium hardness, and cyanuric acid still need the same regular testing and adjustment as any chlorine pool.
Can Skimmer help me track my salt cell's age so I know when it needs replacing?
Yes. Log your cell's install date under equipment, and Skimmer keeps that alongside its service history so you have a real answer, not a guess, when the replacement conversation comes up.