Does this filter need to be located inside a pool room or can it be located outside in the elements?
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I agree with others. Outside is fine. I just replaced one that was outside 20+ years. Fiberglass fibers had been exposed for past few years with no problems. New version seems to have better coating on fiberglass.
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I have mine in a Pump House along with my pool pump, Salt Generator controls and Sand Filter. I am sure that the outdoor elements will shorten the life of the pump but think it can be used outside. Mine did not come with an "Indoor Use Only" label or directions.
2016136
The small dirt particles goes into the filter cartridge inside the filter like a real pool does. It works pretty well I think it is small, I have a 15' pool and it takes a while to vacuum it.
1776346
The filter that is exposed on the top. You may have some splash if the water level is too low!
129281
I had my plumber install the one I purchased and it was mounted on the outside of my house next to the main line into the house. It has only been installed for a few months so I cannot say how long before I will need to change the filters.
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On the inside of the lid, there is a place for the filter. Open this up and install the filter.
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Basically the difference is that the 18" is going to be able to filter more. The size and location of your pool will determine how much filter you need. We live in the high desert of Los Angeles County. The wind blows all the time and we have trees from the city street behind us that overhang our property. There isn't a whole lot we can do about those elements so we needed a much bigger filter in order to keep our pool clean. Between sand , leaves, and other tree matter, the small filter that came with our pool just didnt keep it clean. On top of that, we have sun just about every day of the year so algae is another big reason we went with the bigger filter. Basically the difference is that the 18" is going to be able to filter more. The size and location of your pool will determine how much filter you need. We live in the high desert of Los Angeles County. The wind blows all the time and we have trees from the city street behind us that overhang our property. There isn't a whole lot we can do about those elements so we needed a much bigger filter in order to keep our pool clean. Between sand , leaves, and other tree matter, the small filter that came with our pool just didnt keep it clean. On top of that, we have sun just about every day... » Read More Basically the difference is that the 18" is going to be able to filter more. The size and location of your pool will determine how much filter you need. We live in the high desert of Los Angeles County. The wind blows all the time and we have trees from the city street behind us that overhang our property. There isn't a whole lot we can do about those elements so we needed a much bigger filter in order to keep our pool clean. Between sand , leaves, and other tree matter, the small filter that came with our pool just didnt keep it clean. On top of that, we have sun just about every day of the year so algae is another big reason we went with the bigger filter. « Show Less
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This filter is designed to be used indoors so,if you want it outdoors you have to think how to protect it from rain, sun and dust. Second. If filter is placed at the same level of pond surface or above the level of ponds surface, it wont work out becuse this device is meant to be below a tank, it uses gravity to prime, so being at the same level or above the level of water it wont suck water in. Cheers.
70520
The hose going back into the pool from the filter goes into the solar panel and the other hose on the solar panel goes back into the pool. The solar panel needs to be installed after the filter. Thanks, Mark
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Depends on the room it's in, our filters get dirtier in the rooms that are used more often :]
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This does not take a filter. It is a thing that floats in your pool. You put the 3 inch round chlorine tablets in it. You can also put other chemicals in it because it has a nice function where you can slide the bottom of it to where you can control the flow of chemicals. But I only use mine for the 3 inch round chlorine tablets. It is so easy and no maintenance. Just drop in the tablet and let it float in the pool.
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two things that come to mind, you can buy a clarifier, usually in a 30 oz bottle I think. they are supposed to bind the small dirt particles together so the filter traps them more easily. If that doesn't work I've had to vacuum out to waste and add more clean water to the pool. good luck
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You can order them here, -but if you have a pool that big, I highly recommend converting to Salt water (saves big $$$ and time /very low maintenance to keep a crystal-clear pool) and using a Sand filter. Cartridge filters are questionable -even for Wading pools, and it's a constant struggle to keep it 'clear' (these filters just aren't up to the task at hand).
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Yes,I have the same kind of pool,this filter work very good on my open pool, it do the super job for clean up all the falling leafs and dirt.I very happy for this filter.
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No. You don't place chlorine tabs directly in the filter. Place in a skimmer device and let them disolve as they float around the pool itself. These filters are just to catch the dirt that comes out of the pool and through the filter.
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The filter goes in the water reservoir. They go at the bottom of the "fill tube"... go to the following link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrJ4AKNM0rY
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the filter can stick on the inside of the aquarium wherever you want to put it. The filter is huge though so I recommend the back. It isn't attached to the tank it is seprate so you can do pretty much anything with it