I have an Intex 18x48 above ground pool, and the pump quit . I'm wondering what I have to purchase if anything to buy the saltwater system?
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According to the manual, you would just need 135 LB of salt. It comes with all the hoses you need. Oh, and Type A filters. Your pool seems to be the largest pool size supported on this pump. We're on our second season with a small 12'x30" pool and it has been great; we use just over 40 LB of salt for this size.
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Just salt. The filter and hoses are included. I love this system. Add 2 bags of salt and then add gradually. I put in 3 bags for the same size pool and the salt was high. The only way to fix that is to drain 20% of the water and refill. Did that and now it is working beautifully. So easy!!!!!
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Yes!! We just put a bag and a half of the salt for water softeners that you can buy at a hardware store. It worked really well. I believe you need to have a special salt-water pump, though, which Intex sells. Trying to use salt water with a normal pump might cause damage.
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I use THE Wanda the Whale pool vacuum that hooks directly to the filters intake and it works great for my 24ft x52 in intex pool. I would recommend this pump to anyone. goodbye chlorine and paper filters
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I use this pump on my Intex pool and have been using the vacuum that came with the pool. It works really well because the filter system has such great suction. I would think most systems would work equally as well.
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My newer Intex pump is working better than the one that came with my 18x48 hardsided pool.As long as the fittings will match up, it is definitely worth a try..
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The size of your pool should be fine. As far as the saltwater goes, I'm not sure since my pool is freshwater. I would check the manufacture specs. or call the manufacturer directly.
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Our pool is in it's third summer and doing fine. The salt is wearing on the metal frame; I'm sure in a couple years it will need replacement. The motor is a different story. We have had a myriad of problems though I will say intex goes above and beyond at fixing the problem and making it right. They replace parts right away. Just make sure you have all your purchase info in a safe place; you'll use it! I would say though, Diana, at $750 this pool does pay for itself quick in terms of entertainment value.
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Yes this system would work perfect for your pool, I have a Intex 18X9 5ft deep pool and also have the salt water system and it works perfect, I only run it 4 hours a day and the pool is sparkling Clear!
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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.
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Should be fine but you must have the sand filter pump, mine is intex ultra 18x48 round with intex sand filter pump work fine. The pump came with the pool no power. Have fun!!
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Hi Brenda we purchased the 18 by 52 it came with the salt water system and the Sand pump the salt water system is awesome the water is so clear and great on the skin and hair and no burning eyes. So if the pump that came with is not a sand pump I would recommend you get one. We decided not to level under the pool with sand because after we take our pool down for the winter we did not want a big sand pile left for all the neiborhood animals to use as a litter box so we used cinder blocks. My husband dug a hole in the ground and put the block in and lined each pole up on each block he used a stick with a level on it and it worked out great! Enjoy your pool I'm sure you will love it Hi Brenda we purchased the 18 by 52 it came with the salt water system and the Sand pump the salt water system is awesome the water is so clear and great on the skin and hair and no burning eyes. So if the pump that came with is not a sand pump I would recommend you get one. We decided not to level under the pool with sand because after we take our pool down for the winter we did not want a big sand pile left for all the neiborhood animals to use as a litter box so we used cinder blocks. My husband dug a hole in the ground and put the block in and lined each pole up on each block he used a... » Read More Hi Brenda we purchased the 18 by 52 it came with the salt water system and the Sand pump the salt water system is awesome the water is so clear and great on the skin and hair and no burning eyes. So if the pump that came with is not a sand pump I would recommend you get one. We decided not to level under the pool with sand because after we take our pool down for the winter we did not want a big sand pile left for all the neiborhood animals to use as a litter box so we used cinder blocks. My husband dug a hole in the ground and put the block in and lined each pole up on each block he used a stick with a level on it and it worked out great! Enjoy your pool I'm sure you will love it « Show Less
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I have an Intex air pump. It is very easy to use! I wouldn't have a pool this size without it. Also, I tried buying a different brand pool and using my Intex pump and that didn't work. Buying the same brand means they work together.
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this pool comes with a sand filter pump,but you do need to order the "Intex Krystal clear Saltwater system" we set ours up last week and it works great, 3 40lbs bags to begin with but buy them at at a Ace hardware or Walmart so bags dont rip open
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if you have an intex pool, all of the needed parts and connectors are in the box or use the ones that currently exist on your pool. I didn't have anyconnection issues when i hooked mine up.
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You just use the hoses that are supplied with the pump if you bought pump seperate from salt water system you will need extra hoses purchased and probably a hose reducer for the outlet on the pool depending on size of pool, pump is installed first then the salt water system last
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sand filter pump is not necessary, I used the pump that came with the pool and bought the salt water system separately.
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It can be used in conjunction with an intex filter pump, but that that particular model of salt water module has had a lot of problems. Make sure that you are getting the revised and updated version of that that system.