Can I leave my chlorine floater in while the solar cover is on my pool?
1498309
I have for years. Never had a problem. I do notice that when the water is warm, it seems the chlorine level is higher. I'm guessing that warm water releases the chlorine from the tablets in the floater faster. When you take the cover off and the water is exposed to the sun, chlorine seems to dissipate from the water fast.
1498310
We didn't....the floater needs to float. We had an issue where the floater broke and it ended up at the bottom, discoloring the liner.
1740446
In colder weather I always keep the cover on. It has no effect on the pump or filters. It is easily romoved by hand but it helps to cut it in half at the pool center so you can fold and remove it in two pieces. The reel system is overkill.
766017
I'd honestly try to find a cover that'll cover the entirety of your pool. The point of solar covers is to hold heat in. If you use multiple panels to cover it, you'll have gaps (even if you overlap) in which heat will escape, ultimately lowering the effectiveness of the cover.
300465
I would be very cautious about doing it that way. You are paying for the microbes, no sense taking a chance on killing them. It would be much better to just leave water standing a day or so, preferably in a very warm place - full sun is best - to make sure the chlorine evaporates.
587755
I wouldn't recommend leaving the filter while using this product because it will probably clog the filter. You have to remember that this product sort of expands and hardens in areas of the pool and it can't discriminate between a filter and real holes so it will get clogged.
1492113
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.
1323208
The longest I have left mine in is over night, knowing that I would use it again first thing in the morning. This is during a period of lots of blossoms falling from trees into the pool. I think it would be counterproductive to leave debris in the filter bag in the water for too long because it could cause algae.
1972898
Be sure your pump is running when the sun is blazing; else, you can boil the water and/or melt ANY solar heater. But if your pump's running when the sun's down, then you'll be cooling your pool. Have these mechanics in order BEFORE installing a solar heater!
354858
Yes. The holes are intentional. They let any water that has settled on top out. Without them you wouldn't be able to pull the cover off nearly as easily. By the way this isn't really meant to be a pool cover. It's a solar heater. And helps keep heat in overnight. You should buy the regular cover and stick it over the top of the solar cover over night if you really want to keep your pool clean
1944302
Too early to tell. None so far. I have a large cover which I recommend if it's near a pool. Chlorine is very corrosive.
447170
Sun breaks down chlorine quickly. I'd buy it, install it (including adding the salt), and leave the power off until the next time your pool needs chlorine. Then turn it on.
38121
No solar. It cut back my presses to my pump and sprayed over the side of my pool. I'm not a fan would sale mine cheap. btbthrone@gmail.com
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.
714110
No, you just put it into the water the way it is. The film protects the solar panels. As it weathers the film will begin to peel off on its own.
517851
Yes. The instructions say to take it out if you shock the pool with chemicals but I haven't had a problem with leaving it in. Our Hayward is almost always in the pool.
106372
from my experience, it should not be used out of the water as the halogen bulb produces too much heat and will melt the plastic housing
648615
Pool water would contain way too much chlorine. If you ran it through a filter that is capable of removing chlorine you should be fine.