Does Anyone Have Experience with a Whole House Water Softener and a Saltwater Pool?

Hey all,
I’m thinking of getting a whole house water softener and I have an inground saltwater pool. Does anyone have experience with both? What are the pros and cons of using a water softener in this situation? Any advice would be helpful!

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I do not soften my outside water, it is hazardous for plants and grass.

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I have a water softener for my whole house. I don’t own a saltwater inground pool. Aquasure Harmony Series 48,000 Grains Water Softener is the model I use. I’ve been pleased with mine; it’s really made a difference, particularly in terms of how much kinder the water is to my skin and hair. An added plus is the enhanced lathering of shampoos and soaps!

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@BreaststrokeBuff Thank you for your input.

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When topping up your pool, you should be able to switch your exterior faucets that supply softened water into bypass mode. If not, it should just imply consuming a little bit extra salt.

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@AquaAdventurer Indeed. Additionally, when the softener is bypassed, at least with ours—we have a manual fill valve plugged into the pool—the water fills more quickly. If I’m just topping off, I don’t bother bypassing, but when I perform a true partial drain and fill, I do.