Get matched with top pool table assembly pros in Chester, WV

No, shock and chlorine are not the same thing when it comes to pool maintenance. Shock contains a high dose of chlorine meant to intensely shock your pool and remove bacteria. Traditional pool chlorine, often in the form of chlorine tabs, is used to keep a steady level of chlorine in the pool at all times. Proper pool maintenance requires using both shock and chlorine.

Shipping container pools last up to 25 years. On average, they’re more durable than the standard aboveground pool, which only lasts 10 to 20 years. Their durability is similar to fiberglass in-ground pools. Concrete pools, on the other hand, outlive almost any other type of pool. They can last indefinitely as long as you resurface them as needed.  

No, you shouldn’t be able to taste the salt at all since saltwater pools only contain about 10% of the salt you’d find in ocean water. Saltwater pools do create some chlorine, though, so you should still try not to drink the water.

The actual time you need to run your pump can vary depending on your pump type. But generally speaking, you should run your pool pump anywhere from eight to 10 hours a day. Making sure you run your pump for the proper amount of time helps keep your water clean and your chemical levels balanced.