I have an existing chlorine pool, do you have to do anything to the pool water prior to installing or operating this system?
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Hej Kevin,jag hade inte gjord något annat än att fulla med fräsh vatten och lag dit salt.MVH Alex
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Just add salt and other chemicals as needed. Salt causes the ph to go up, so you'll probably need ph decreaser once you add the salt, and ph stabilizer as well. That's about it!
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It gets installed as the last unit before the water returns to the pool. The directions that come with it are very clear. You just need to have a couple of feet of space to install it after the pool filter and pump.
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When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an alarm). An Intex representative should be able to answer that question for you. When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an... » Read More When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an alarm). An Intex representative should be able to answer that question for you. « Show Less
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That would depend on which pump system came with your pool. Ours came with the Sand/Saltwater system and the only thing we had to purchase was the pool salt and the sand. If your system functions properly there should not be any need to add chemicals of any kind but again too that can depend on the water quality in your area! Always best to consult your owners manual for this information.
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You still need the pipes from your pool and the shut offs, assuming your pool is above ground. All else is there.
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You are correct. You don't have to empty the pool. Just attach fittings to the hoses that run to the filter. Make sure the water flow control valves are closed.
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Yes, just use the shut off valves from pool to filter pump. Disconnect hoses and replace with new ones. Or you can lower water level below the lowest outlet and replace that way.
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I'm a new pool owner and not familiar with salt systems to say whether this will work or not.
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Mine is not a salt water pool. It is fresh water. I use chlorine on a regular basis. I went to my local Leslies pool supply when I filled it the first time. They test your water for free as often as you need. They told me what chemicals to add at the beginning and use chlorine since then. I love, love, love my pool.
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not necessarily. you should be able to buy winterizing chemicals or even a kit at your local pool supply retailer. just unhook the pump, and plug the inlet and outlet.
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When the pool pump is on then the water will be circulating past the chlorinator. It doesn't have to move to do it's job.
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I did not install it myself my pool man did it. I did send and e-mail asking him about it. If he responds I will place the respond
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Its still running fine... don't remember when I bought it. At least a year ago. I love the system with the boost button. It will turn my pool from zero chlorine to normal overnight. I definitely would buy it again
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My husband installed the one at our first home, but we never had any issues. We had a pool technician install our second one in our second home, and it did go out within the year, and they replaced it minus installation. They said it was a fluke thing. Have had no problems since and that was a year ago. I honestly don't know if it's void if consumer installs it, but my husband doesn't think so. I would email amazon/pentair...they are usually very responsive.
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with the chlorine remover liquid just pour it in as you fill the tank. Do not take all the water out of tank .
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You need to keep the pool water balanced and the chlorine above 0.5 PPM. I don't shock the pool except to start up the nature 2 before installation. I have noticed that it does not last fully a half year as stated in the manual. When it runs out, the algae returns.
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There's a filter inside already. You just run hot water through it for a minute to activate and you're good to go. I love this filter, by the way. Eliminated chlorine immediately.
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If you are replacing with the exact same light, and you don't need to replace the piece that mounts to the pool then no. Any other case and you will need to drain to a level below the hole in the pool/liner.