Has anyone used chlorine tablets to keep the water clean or does everyone just drain it after so many uses and then clean it?
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I've never used actual bleach tablets, but I've used regular Clorox bleach. I generally put in about 1/4 cup of bleach to the 150 gallon pool after the kids play the 1st day and then another 1/4 cup on the 3rd day after play (usually after play so the bleach can work overnight). It's not a scientific measurement, but it doesn't irritate my son's sensitive skin and still keeps the water clear for a good 4 days. Hope that helps!
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It seems to work fine. I'm thinking you need a little wiggle room for water movement Yes I got one that takes chlorine and it's evil twin BUT you have to ask for that one, and be aware There is about a month break in for the filter (Oder) after that smooth nice clean water. I live in an area that agressively treats the water and the water has many impurities.....but not for me now!
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Hi, this is Steve at aqua Products. Our units work well in salt water pools but like standard chlorine pools, it's best if you do not leave them in longer than necessary - a good fresh water rinse is always welcome too.
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We use chlorine tabs, sold at Wal-mart or Target. Not sure the brand name. We have no pump, but we empty it every 3-4 weeks.
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Not sure all chlorine can be removed - I not sure what Chlorimines are = However I installed two of these Filters in a row - side by side, First one I installed with sediment ( white paper filter ) and used a carbon wrapped filter on the 2nd. They are working great, I change the primary ( white ) every 30 days and inspect carbon but change regardless after 3 months.
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I just flush them with purified water and let them air dry but if you want to you can get cleaning tablets. Ive never had a problem with them though.
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Yes, I have a chlorinator full of chlorine tablets that puts a steady dose of chorine into the pool, but I didn't ever have to put extra in to shock the pool. This shock was amazing. I've always had trouble with algae but I didn't see ANY this year.
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float these tabs separately from chlorine is what I was told.The soda tablets dissolve quicker than the chlorine ones.Just want to add that they work perfectly. The easiest summer I've hadwith maintenance.
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Question...did you follow directions, and place liquid in a bucket to dilute and distribute throughout the pool area? We use it about once a month and it keeps the water crystal clear...this does not replace your regular chlorination etc, but as an option for flocculants. Do you clean the filter several times while it is running after you use the product? It may take two or three times cleaning the filter to get all the flocculants out of the water.
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Apparently u have to drain it. Depending on how high the salt content is I just up the chlorine production to use more salt. Hope that helps,
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Our original set of 4 is still going strong after ~ 15 mos. We use several gallons of water per day. We have only filtered tap water through them. Our water has a pretty strong chlorine smell and taste along with a low level of rust. I have cleaned them twice with a plastic scouring pad. I'm ordering a second set of 4 just to have them on hand. 3000 gallons at 3 gallons per day. 1000 days or ~ 3 years per set. ~$40 per year in water filter costs.
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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.
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I just use tap water. unit water stays very clean with the filter. It says to replace every season so I do. Don't know if it would last longer.
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No either way is fine. Reversing it does NOT increase its useful life in terms of removing chlorine! Reversing it is only done if/when needed to flush out sediment that has built up and slowed the water flow. After any sediment has flushed out you can continue to use it in the reversed position but if you use it past about 10,000 total gallons - it will not be absorbing/filtering/removing the chlorine from your water - which is the reason we all bought it.
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Trichlor tablets in the skimmer basket are a bad idea because when the pump is not running, the water in the skimmer becomes highly acidic and chlorinated. This combination makes that water locally corrosive. So when you turn on the pump, that corrosive water goes straight into your pump/filter/pool heater where it can damage those systems over time. Not to mention it will make the skimmer parts brittle so they can break easier. If you are going to use chlorine tablets and you have a smaller pool you should use a dispenser with your tablets, if you have a larger pool you should use a chlorinator with your tablets.
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It lowers the usage. I still shock pool oncr a week and use chlorine tablets as well.
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The directions say you are supposed to replace the water at least once a year. Also, if you have well water, you are supposed to add a couple drops of chlorine bleach to the water.