[gerryann]

There are a few old threads on this, but no for sure answer. Does anyone know for sure what is used in the pools here? I don't smell chlorine. I ask due to an allergy problem and just wondering if its from my time in the pool. Thanks for any info you may have.

[birdawg]

Originally Posted by gerryann

There are a few old threads on this, but no for sure answer. Does anyone know for sure what is used in the pools here? I don't smell chlorine. I ask due to an allergy problem and just wondering if its from my time in the pool. Thanks for any info you may have.

Think salt water

[chuckster]

I've been told Liquid Chlorine ....but Call "Pool Control" located in Fruitland Park. Number in phone book or google them. They maintain Village owned Pools (rec centers, sports pools, etc.)

[jimmemac]

Onswipe

This will explain your answer in pretty simple terms

[keithwand]

Ask someone who "works" at T&D and they say chlorine.
Others at T&D push salt because they make more money and the ionizer has about a 5 year life span so say friends with salt water pools.
Some have not replaced that part and gone to chlorine.

[billethkid]

we like very many pool owners in TV have a salt pool. And no one had to push anything to help us decide. Just doing the home work will lead one to the right conclusion and for very many of us it was go salt.

Our system is going on 9 years old and still running fine. T & D charges the same per week for maintaining a slat or a chlorine pool....so I don't understand the "they make more money on the salt sysetm" comment.

The salt system is much easier on everything...the components, the pool, pool equipment, bathing suits, your eyes, etc, etc.

It is always annoying when isolated incidents are extrapolated to represent a general condition.

btk

[jimbo2012]

I think the first thing that needs to be said here is it is very missleading to simply say "salt".

It is not salt like the ocean, it is a marketing scam by the pool industry.

their salt is really another form of chlorine.

Chlorine has issues (read below), lets face it it's not good in your drinking water cooking or showers.

why soak in it, there are alternatives.

Nova filtration is building the first all natural swimming pool in Fernandina right now, zero chemicals.

It's a very interesting project to say the least.


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Chlorine is the most common water treatment to kill bacteria living within it. Chlorine is added not only to swimming pools, but also is often found in tap water. According to Free Drinking Water.com, most cities within the U.S. treat the city water with chlorine concentrations of two to four parts per million; and they report the average person receives 50 percent of their chlorine exposure from bathing. Chlorinated water can have long-term effects on human skin.

Acne, Eczema and Rashes

Chlorine not only kills the bad bacteria that can make us sick, but it also kills good bacteria on which our our skin relies. According to Dr. Rona, M.D., chlorinated water destroys most of the intestinal flora--friendly bacteria that help not only with the digestion of food, but with the production of vitamins B12 and K. A press release announcing the result of findings reported by quickacneremedy.com on PRLog.org also notes chlorinated water also destroys vitamin E and polyunsaturated fatty acids. All of these factors have been shown to result in acne and other skin irritations, including eczema and rashes.

Cancer

According to a report on HULIQ.com, an independent news organization, chlorine actually promotes the generation of free radicals within the body, and specifically the skin. Free radicals have been shown to cause cancer, as has chlorine. Drinking tap water most has been linked to bladder, breast and bowel cancer; and long-term effects of drinking, bathing and swimming in chlorinated water has been shown to cause malignant melanoma, otherwise known as skin cancer.
Premature Aging

Most anti-aging products contain antioxidants to help fight and kill free radicals within the skin as they have been shown to result in premature aging such as fine lines. Free radicals increase toxicity, which can also aid in general skin irritations such as acne and rashes. Free Drinking Water.com reports published studies showed chlorinated water to promote the aging process, similar to the effects of extended exposure to the sun.
Depleted Proteins & Dry Skin

Free Drinking Water.com reports chlorine can destroy much of the needed protein within the body. Short term, this can lead to dry, itchy skin. Continued depletion can lead to very dry skin. Though many would think to soak in the tub to alleviate dry skin, this can actually do more harm than good. Water alone can deplete the skin of its natural oils that hold moisture in, and chlorine only intensifies that effect. Showers and baths should be kept short, and the appropriate moisturizer applied immediately following.

Read more: Long-term Effects Of Chlorinated Water On The Skin | LIVESTRONG.COM

also these two one two

[JB in TV]

I got the impression the OP was asking what was used in the Villages owned rec center and local resident pools, not what you use in you own backyard pool.

[jimbo2012]

It's all related to the OP ? "Thanks for any info "

Never said rec center

[asianthree]

Thanks for the info jimbo

[courtyard]

Since chlorine in your shower ruins your skin and hair, I've been using a shower filter from Home Depot called "Sprite Filter" to eliminate chlorine. Costs just a few bucks and leaves your skin and hair nicer :-)

[jimbo2012]

that don't help cooking or washing dishes, U need a whole house filter for that.

Check out Nova Filters, they R sponsors here

[gerryann]

Originally Posted by JB in TV

I got the impression the OP was asking what was used in the Villages owned rec center and local resident pools, not what you use in you own backyard pool.

Thats correct. I have a problem that I'm trying to pinpoint. I've been going to one of the neighborhood pools. I know from past experience that chlorine doesn't bother me, so was just wondering what the villages uses instead....I don't smell chlorine. I will call "pool central" as was suggested. Thanks for the info.

[keithwand]

Originally Posted by billethkid

we like very many pool owners in TV have a salt pool. And no one had to push anything to help us decide. Just doing the home work will lead one to the right conclusion and for very many of us it was go salt.

Our system is going on 9 years old and still running fine. T & D charges the same per week for maintaining a slat or a chlorine pool....so I don't understand the "they make more money on the salt sysetm" comment.

The salt system is much easier on everything...the components, the pool, pool equipment, bathing suits, your eyes, etc, etc.

It is always annoying when isolated incidents are extrapolated to represent a general condition.

btk

I will explain it for you.
It was 3 of T&D's personnel who told me T&D makes more money on salt water pools due to the higher prices for the equipment (profit on cost) and then again when the ionizer needs replacing. I am glad for you that yours is going on 9 years.
Others that I know lasted only 5.
Its like anything; our AC unit in Winter Park lasted only 8 years before it needed replacing. Its a crap shoot when anything breaks down and needs replacing.
We originally were going with saltwater as well before questioning friends in FL with both types and decided to go chlorine.
Pros and cons for both.

[scarecrow1]

Ok what is the answer to the question? What do they use in the villages pool?