How do you maintain the pool if you use it on an almost daily basis? Do you add chemicals or do you empty and refill daily?
351477
We would empty and refill it daily. It's a bit cumbersome. It looks like a lot of fun, but not sure if I would buy it again. It's difficult to maintain and clean.
351478
Easy. Do not buy it. Mine lasted 3 weeks before it got disgusting. Now we buy the cheap Walmart pools
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I only have my grandkids on occassional weekends, so fill if weather permits swimming, and pull the plugs (2) for draining after the weekend is over. The water flowed out well as my patio has a slight decline toward the slide end, then I used a soft broom to sweep the remaining water (and sand from the sandbox) over the edge, let dry, further dried with a towel, dried and folding it up and put it in a bin. I had it up for a total of 2 1/2 days before emptying. I sure wouldn't use chemicals in any case; they're chemicals! and not sure how the pool would hold up to them besides. I'm fairly sure you could leave it filled for a week or so, maybe more if the kids are in it everyday to avoid stagnant water. I only have my grandkids on occassional weekends, so fill if weather permits swimming, and pull the plugs (2) for draining after the weekend is over. The water flowed out well as my patio has a slight decline toward the slide end, then I used a soft broom to sweep the remaining water (and sand from the sandbox) over the edge, let dry, further dried with a towel, dried and folding it up and put it in a bin. I had it up for a total of 2 1/2 days before emptying. I sure wouldn't use chemicals in any case; they're chemicals! and not sure how the pool would hold up to them besides. I'm fairly... » Read More I only have my grandkids on occassional weekends, so fill if weather permits swimming, and pull the plugs (2) for draining after the weekend is over. The water flowed out well as my patio has a slight decline toward the slide end, then I used a soft broom to sweep the remaining water (and sand from the sandbox) over the edge, let dry, further dried with a towel, dried and folding it up and put it in a bin. I had it up for a total of 2 1/2 days before emptying. I sure wouldn't use chemicals in any case; they're chemicals! and not sure how the pool would hold up to them besides. I'm fairly sure you could leave it filled for a week or so, maybe more if the kids are in it everyday to avoid stagnant water. « Show Less
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2.5 hours/day, but not every day. However, the pool is tightly covered so no debris gets in and very little chlorine gets out. Your results may vary depending on your setup.
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My pool builder advised us to replace the cartridge every year. I am in Oklahoma and use my pool about 5 months a year if the weather is cooperative. For you I would replace the cartridge once a year unless my pool began showing stress or the weather is unusually crazy. It has made a world of difference in my chlorine pool. Good luck.
392130
You do not use chlorine, just the RENU2 and the bromine. It will help keep the chemicals at a normal level, providing you test the water and watch how much you add.
703628
Add directly to pool with filter pump and submersible cleaner (if you have it) on first. It will disolve slowly as the water moves. Try to distribute it around the pool. I used this product for years and it does the job!!
946808
Do as they say below, I try to flush mine out about once a year, google it and the process will come up, it is pretty straight forward and easy to do. You will need a pump to pump it though, I have had no issues with my unit I love it, we use it a lot also with 4 kids using it and taking baths ( 100 plus Gal tubs )
1278611
I do not let mine get too dirty. It is a large pool and runs the whole cycle without emptying the bags. It does a great job. I highly recommend it.
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There are a lot of factors that come into play on keeping your pool sparkly and clean. Pool salt will help, if you have the salt water generator. There are other chemicals that need to be balanced as well. I would suggest checking out the website "troublefreepool.com". It is a great site that will guide you through many happy summers of owning your own pool. I refer to that website daily for there are so many useful tips and suggestions; plus, the members there are super supportative and will help you with questions.. Good Luck and happy swimming.
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Had same pool. 1-2 tabs per week along with chlorine tabs have done it for over 5 years. The arm n hammer makes the difference. Sometimes threw in some chlorine granules Always stayed clear. Def gotta vacuum n skim pool too
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I haven't had one issue with my pool all summer. Have you tried running the boost cycle to address the green? I haven't added any chemicals other than the salt all season & my water is crystal clear! I run the boost about once a week (after heavy rain or heavy usage) My pool is small 14' so I am sure that is a factor if you have a larger pool. I have read about people getting the too much salt issue. Usually emptying a little usually does the trick. But if it continues I would contact the company. It may be an issue with the system (which I have heard too) They do honor their warantee, but are very slow. Good Luck I haven't had one issue with my pool all summer. Have you tried running the boost cycle to address the green? I haven't added any chemicals other than the salt all season & my water is crystal clear! I run the boost about once a week (after heavy rain or heavy usage) My pool is small 14' so I am sure that is a factor if you have a larger pool. I have read about people getting the too much salt issue. Usually emptying a little usually does the trick. But if it continues I would contact the company. It may be an issue with the system (which I have heard too) They do honor their warantee, but... » Read More I haven't had one issue with my pool all summer. Have you tried running the boost cycle to address the green? I haven't added any chemicals other than the salt all season & my water is crystal clear! I run the boost about once a week (after heavy rain or heavy usage) My pool is small 14' so I am sure that is a factor if you have a larger pool. I have read about people getting the too much salt issue. Usually emptying a little usually does the trick. But if it continues I would contact the company. It may be an issue with the system (which I have heard too) They do honor their warantee, but are very slow. Good Luck « Show Less
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You fill it with fresh water, then add pool salt. My 18 x 52" takes 5 bags. I use no chemicals all season, just put in "cell saver" and stabilizer on start up. If you have real hard water you may need to clean off the cell with vinegar once a week.
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Yes but keep in mind this pool does take a lot of water. It took a few hours or more to fill it and after a couple days in the warm summer the water will turn green without chlorine and bromine. The pump might not be totally necessary if you are planning to empty it each spurt of use but it is good for debris, dirt, etc that gets into the pool. If you get a pump and have the chlorine/bromine, you can keep it going all summer and use it when you wish but you do have to regularly treat it. You will not want to refill it every day or two... takes too long/too much water. We just keep ours up all summer from June-Aug. I chlorinate it every other day to every 3 days and I believe the bromine is once a week but follow pkg directions.
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You need to use muriatic acid. Can be purchased at a pool supply store or hardware store.
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My pool requires less chemicals and is sparkling clean with cellulose fiber. I go twice as long between back flushing my pool also.
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You put them in the chlorinator, which goes between the pump and the inlet of the pool, you put about 10 tablets in the chlorinator and run the pump about an hour per day to keep your chlorine level around 3
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That is exactly what I did, and it works just fine. I spoke with an employee at the pool store and he said there should be some chlorine in the pool. The system will maintain levels. So far I have been quite happy with system. Make sure you buy a water conditioner, so calcium doesn't build up so fast on the salt cell.
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I'm using a floater in mine with the 1" tablets. It only takes 1 or 2 tablets at a time to keep the chlorine up and I've had to remove the floater a couple of times because it got too high. I will say, it has been a great pool so far.