Why didn't this work for my 20,000 gallon pool last summer? It was useless to stop algae or for replacing chlorine..
201499
It works well for me also. Our pool is 55,000 liters, Use approximately 3 chlorine tablets a week in the skimmers and auto fill. If you don't use your autofill, make sure you put tablets in it. Also, we have a sand filter, tough for the floatron to keep up if that needs to be changed.
201500
Want to sell yours? I am in the market for a reasonably priced one and will give it a whirl...
201501
It worked for me. 1st it will not replace chlorine just reduce dramatically the quantity you use. In my case I reduced about 2/3. Second it will not happen quickly , it took about 2 months for my pool to stabilize at these levels. Hope I helped.
201502
Pool must be clean before putting floatron in. You must use chlorine tablets with it. It does not kill algae, it prevents it. It works great for my ,20,000 gal pool. First clean pool, then add flotation. Wil not get algae again. But make sure you use chlorine.
1557964
I haven't had success with this aquabot picking up algae at all. Have run it twice with no luck. You're better off getting the pool rover jr.
1081691
We use the cover at night to reduce pool evaporation during the summer and to help the pool retain its heat. The added warmth does encourage more algae, but all we do is increase the chlorine we add to control it. Lots cheaper than running the heater. How much chlorine, and when? We add a gallon or two when the pool begins to loose its sparkle (haven't "tested the chlorine level" in years). Easy peasy. And we get the same amount of debris in the pool, but it's on the cover not in the water. How could it be otherwise?
1144392
I was successful. I could not control algae in the pool. The phosfree did the job. Algae grows freely In high levels of posphates. However you must follow the directions and run the filter for 48 hours or risk clogging the filter. good luck. Jimbo
2222939
where your tubing to the pump there should be a knob close it to decrease the flow thru the clarifier that should get the fountain working ,it will also help the clarifier if you push the water through it to fast it wont kill off the algae .my filter also floats they all do I just put a river rock on it to hold it down .one more thing if you fountain still does nt work I would just buy a small pump for your clarifier I hope this was helpfull
2036950
No, this item to maintain a pool that is in good clean condition. You have to purchase an algae killing kit. I had the same problem last year. The kit or items is used over a two to three day period. After which the pool filter needs to be cleaned. Make sure you open every valve and sprayer so the kit circulates the entire plumbing system for the pool. If you have a pool store in your area ask them for the right stuff.
1524687
As a mechanical filter, this unit is all but useless. It quickly clogs, which can allow water to exit from the inlet side of the filter, of which some *can* end up on your floor. I've got one of these filters in my 25 gallon tank, and I've never had any trouble with free floating algae, but I also run another filter to do the lions share of the mechanical filtering. I'd call this a good supplemental filter, but it doesn't have the throughput to be considered for stand alone operation.
1888644
I did not think it would but my pump died in the middle of cold season so by the time I got it up and running again, some algae accumulated in my pool. I treated the pool with some algaecide then afterwards I ran my Dolphin. I was going to help it out with some brushing but noticed that my Dolphin did the job just fine. Must clean the filters after each run because as you know dead algae does a great job of clogging up filters and decreases the cleaning efficiency of any cleaning system. Love my Dolphin.
845468
My pool is the same size and I have used this filter for three years. Check to make sure you are using a pump that is the right size for your pool. Pumps that use size A will not be able to properly clean and filter your water. I have a salt water system and love it.
1636075
no my flow switch stopped working which in turn shuts the cell off so you do not produce clorine. i called pentair and they told me i had to buy a new chlorinator $$$wrong, bought a flow switch cut the old one off, installed the new one, everything functions just fine now and it was only $25.00
791356
I am not sure what else you would need without knowing what kind of pool you have, water type, and issues you are trying to correct in your pool . I would suggest getting to a pool supply store and have a water test. Now this pool perfect and phosfree product does contain a clarifier. This product is a regular maintenance chemical that helps keep phosphates low. Phosphates are what algae feed off of. This will not remove or kill algae from the pool. This brand does sell pool perfect by itself which is the strong clarifier.
1395226
The system has a boost mode that acts as a shock by generating copper with the chlorine. The copper will kill any algae or pathogens. It will run 6 times longer than usual. My pool looked like the black lagoon when I tried it then was krystal clear 24 hours later
502467
I have a 32 x 15 IG pool. Two 3" in the float, and 1 in the Skimmer. I never have Algae or low chlorine issues. run2-3 ppm of FC. (I also run an Ozone generator) I just add a tab as the existing tabs get to less than half their original size.
1075338
It really does nothing for removing chlorine. I let it float in my small bathtub for 40 minutes - the water still had strong chlorine smell. Look elsewhere.
8061
Im wondering if this worked for you? I have the same pool which is about 10,000 gallons- higher than the 7,000 it states. I read that you just need to look at how much the pump cycles per hour- was this one big enough for you? How's it working?
1228558
We have a vinyl lined pool, and don't get a lot of algae, or perhaps the Zodiac takes care of it. From time to time if I don't run it or keep up with the chlorine I feel the bottom and sides of the pool are a bit slippery, and after a run it seems ok. I'd generally say it works fine on algae.
2218030
i use one for a 10,000 galons pool. it works very well and i have it operate for only half of the time.my guess is that it should work for you. you mat need to install them apart from each other