what is the salt water option?
1510070
You can get a filter that is specifically set up for salt and not chlorine like the standard option. I personally have the standard chlorine option, but supposedly the salt water system saves money in chemicals and does not burn the eyes like chlorine can. Also, if you purchase this pool with the standard filter pump, you can buy a saltwater system at a later date. I believe that they generally run about $200 when purchased separately.
1510071
I own this Intext pool, and have an Intex salt water clorinator hooked up following the Intex filter that came with the pool. We put salt in the pool upon opening, and the clorinator creates the clorine as the water goes through it. You can do a search for Saltwater systems and find out everything you need to know. Good luck!
2246835
The best thing to use is a Saltron Mini saltwater system for spas. You NEVER have to add chemicals and the water stays crystal clear for months. I added a saltwater system to my Intex 15' x 48" pool and it has also been maintenance free for 4 years now! Saltwater is the best way to go! It is not salty like the ocean, but like a water softener system in your home. As salty as tears. I added 8 cups of Morton's pool salt and the salt remains there until you drain the spa. It can remain set up all year without adding any chemicals! Read Saltron Mini reviews.
1671439
Yes you can. The only thing the salt system eliminates is putting in Chlorine. You still have to put the other ones in to balance the PH & kill the algae. If you want to use chlorine & not the salt system you can just run the pump in 'run pump' mode where it doesn't check the salt content of the water but circulates the water.
1078711
We have salt water and no problems yet. It's been in the water about half a year.
1984680
Yes, this model actually has a setting for salt water and freshwater use, also you can choose between deep and shallow water settings.
182750
I don't use it in salt water. I am not sure if it is compatible or not. Recommend you check Minn Kota website.
1177355
I do not think so. I think there is a product called Biospira that is the saltwater equivalent. Not 100% sure though. I would do further research.
111594
I have the Canon D20 and Yes you can use it in salt water! As a matter of fact Very Salty water. We got it to use in St. Thomas to film the sea turtles and Rainbow Parrot fish and the water down in the Caribbean very salty but very clear. You will love the camera!! It takes great pix! I'd recommend getting a floatation device for it tho, if its dropped it sinks immediately! I got one and love it ($25 for a kit with extra battery, float, charger, & tripod!! Amazon Rocks!)
2209782
No, you can put pretty much any water in here, except salt water. The worse the water, the more often you will need to clean the filters, but that is easy. Ceramic and the black filters are pretty much the same. If you want Flouride, arsenic and lead taken out, you need to get the PF2 or PF 4 filters as well. Let me know if you need more help.
1774511
We set our pool up in May, 2014 and it is now July, 2014. We have not had to add any salt. It is my understanding that the "low salt" light will come on if needed. Very happy to say our pool has tested perfect each week and we haven't had to do anything except the usual Regular Filter changes. Absolutely nothing with the saltwater filter!
1671438
Yes you can add chemicals. The saltwater system converts the salt to chlorine so you would need some sort of chlorine tablets plus algaecide since your system is broke.
667166
Ours is regular water. We've never done a salt water pool filter before. If I recall correctly, the instructions indicated you could convert to salt. See if you can find a "how to" video on YouTube. I found helpful hints there when setting up the vacuum.
1412559
I think you can just add the correct amount of salt to the water - check the PH and put in the Solaxx. At that poi t you will no longer need to add chlorine.
157976
The previous post is correct in that it only comes with the sand filter. I found the saltwater kit accessory at WalMart in January and paid only $50. If you can hold out, offseason is a great time to buy.
149983
Yes but not recemended for salt water sorry for the delay best for fresh water
2227175
Yes to both. I got it just to test salt levels at the beginning of the pool season. It works great.
105943
You can do saltwater in this pool but it requires a special pump that has to be ordered seperately. The pump that comes with with pool is only for clorinated water and will not work with salt water. You can contact Intex.com directly to order a salt water pump but they are not cheap! These pools get leaks and after a couple of years the liners have to be replaced and they cost about $200 and you can't get the liner from any other pool supplier but Intex. They have made sure of that so they control the pricing. So if the liner lasted longer I would invest in a saltwater pump however....I am not sure it is worth it to do. You will have a lower maintenance pool and much cleaner healthier water. You can do saltwater in this pool but it requires a special pump that has to be ordered seperately. The pump that comes with with pool is only for clorinated water and will not work with salt water. You can contact Intex.com directly to order a salt water pump but they are not cheap! These pools get leaks and after a couple of years the liners have to be replaced and they cost about $200 and you can't get the liner from any other pool supplier but Intex. They have made sure of that so they control the pricing. So if the liner lasted longer I would invest in a saltwater pump however....I am... » Read More You can do saltwater in this pool but it requires a special pump that has to be ordered seperately. The pump that comes with with pool is only for clorinated water and will not work with salt water. You can contact Intex.com directly to order a salt water pump but they are not cheap! These pools get leaks and after a couple of years the liners have to be replaced and they cost about $200 and you can't get the liner from any other pool supplier but Intex. They have made sure of that so they control the pricing. So if the liner lasted longer I would invest in a saltwater pump however....I am not sure it is worth it to do. You will have a lower maintenance pool and much cleaner healthier water. « Show Less