instead of the entire sumer, I would prefer to use the pool 5 or 6 times through out the summer for 4-6 days at a time. would the pool be ok for that?
1348212
Yeah it is not hard to let the water out through the built in drains. You might want to get one with a filter if you want the water to stay clean for 6 days straight.
1348213
Yes but keep in mind this pool does take a lot of water. It took a few hours or more to fill it and after a couple days in the warm summer the water will turn green without chlorine and bromine. The pump might not be totally necessary if you are planning to empty it each spurt of use but it is good for debris, dirt, etc that gets into the pool. If you get a pump and have the chlorine/bromine, you can keep it going all summer and use it when you wish but you do have to regularly treat it. You will not want to refill it every day or two... takes too long/too much water. We just keep ours up all summer from June-Aug. I chlorinate it every other day to every 3 days and I believe the bromine is once a week but follow pkg directions.
1348214
I believe it should be fine for your usage. Just make sure to put a tarp underneath and on a really flat and level surface. If the ground is sloped the pool will be lopsided.
954416
It depends on the weather outside but for me it lasted 5-6 hours. Plenty of time to enjoy my pool.
1169457
Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced. Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep your water balanced. You do it once, and then pretty much maintenance free all summer giving you time to really enjoy your pool.
1767220
Hello Liz,Absolutely, We have used it for a full season without ANY issues. Once we charged the pool with the inital dose of salt and chemicals, we had NO problems all year. You can use the timer to cut down on your energy useage as claimed. The water remains Crystal Clear as promised. What a time saver and a quality improvement versus the cartidges, which are next to useless.
1948056
The vessel holds up to five 3" chlorine tablets. Depending on where you live (sun intensity), you probably won't need more than one table every 2-3 weeks. For a pool that size, maybe consider a basket that attaches to the side of the pool. Then, it will be out of your way.
405611
The most that we have used it is about an hour and a half at a pool party. It held up fine for that duration with no indications that longer use would have been a problem.
950638
From all my research it would be best added when Sun is finished shining in the pool for the day. It helps to maintain a strong level for a longer time with out the Sun burning it away.
272198
If it's an outdoor pool it is perfect, especially when there's a breeze. Indoor pool you may get too warm.
38584
We have several hundred customers in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey and other states in the Northeast. There is certainly enough sun during the summer in that area to make the unit an effective product for pool owners. The unit does not need direct sunlight to operate, but will function from indirect sunlight. If you have a lot of trees in your backyard then your probably have a lot of debris in the pool, so it should be a great benefit to you. If for some reason it doesn't work well for you, we will provide a refund if you return the product.
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I only have my grandkids on occassional weekends, so fill if weather permits swimming, and pull the plugs (2) for draining after the weekend is over. The water flowed out well as my patio has a slight decline toward the slide end, then I used a soft broom to sweep the remaining water (and sand from the sandbox) over the edge, let dry, further dried with a towel, dried and folding it up and put it in a bin. I had it up for a total of 2 1/2 days before emptying. I sure wouldn't use chemicals in any case; they're chemicals! and not sure how the pool would hold up to them besides. I'm fairly sure you could leave it filled for a week or so, maybe more if the kids are in it everyday to avoid stagnant water. I only have my grandkids on occassional weekends, so fill if weather permits swimming, and pull the plugs (2) for draining after the weekend is over. The water flowed out well as my patio has a slight decline toward the slide end, then I used a soft broom to sweep the remaining water (and sand from the sandbox) over the edge, let dry, further dried with a towel, dried and folding it up and put it in a bin. I had it up for a total of 2 1/2 days before emptying. I sure wouldn't use chemicals in any case; they're chemicals! and not sure how the pool would hold up to them besides. I'm fairly... » Read More I only have my grandkids on occassional weekends, so fill if weather permits swimming, and pull the plugs (2) for draining after the weekend is over. The water flowed out well as my patio has a slight decline toward the slide end, then I used a soft broom to sweep the remaining water (and sand from the sandbox) over the edge, let dry, further dried with a towel, dried and folding it up and put it in a bin. I had it up for a total of 2 1/2 days before emptying. I sure wouldn't use chemicals in any case; they're chemicals! and not sure how the pool would hold up to them besides. I'm fairly sure you could leave it filled for a week or so, maybe more if the kids are in it everyday to avoid stagnant water. « Show Less
2048350
I use 2 sets (4x20) for my 5,000 gallon swimming pool. On a sunny summer day, the water temperature will go up no more than 10 degrees. I also use the solar bubble blankets at night to keep the water warm.
1214511
I have a 5k gal pool and I run it 5 hrs daily, during the hottest part of the day, and have no problems. My sister has a much larger pool and she has to run hers 6 hrs daily. We also live in NE Florida where there is a lot of sun - so you have to keep that in mind too.
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My pool is a little over 4 feet and I'm able to use the set very well. I'm 5'6" so I have room for buoyancy, if your like 6' might not be deep enough. I get a good workout, can't wait til summer to get back into the water.
2048349
If your pool and panel installation will be in full sun all day, 1-4x20 panel should be sufficient. Our installation in NJ uses 2-4x20 panels which are in full sun 10 hours a day, and the pool is shaded for 4 hours. The pool temperature has risen into the high 80's on some days! If the pool gets too warm we run the pump at night and the panels act as a radiator and lower the pool temperature as well. Our prior set of panels lasted for 8 years. We store them indoors during the winter months. This has allowed us to use the pool 2 weeks earlier in the season and usually through mid October as well. If your pool and panel installation will be in full sun all day, 1-4x20 panel should be sufficient. Our installation in NJ uses 2-4x20 panels which are in full sun 10 hours a day, and the pool is shaded for 4 hours. The pool temperature has risen into the high 80's on some days! If the pool gets too warm we run the pump at night and the panels act as a radiator and lower the pool temperature as well. Our prior set of panels lasted for 8 years. We store them indoors during the winter months. This has allowed us to use the pool 2 weeks earlier in the season and usually through mid October as... » Read More If your pool and panel installation will be in full sun all day, 1-4x20 panel should be sufficient. Our installation in NJ uses 2-4x20 panels which are in full sun 10 hours a day, and the pool is shaded for 4 hours. The pool temperature has risen into the high 80's on some days! If the pool gets too warm we run the pump at night and the panels act as a radiator and lower the pool temperature as well. Our prior set of panels lasted for 8 years. We store them indoors during the winter months. This has allowed us to use the pool 2 weeks earlier in the season and usually through mid October as well. « Show Less
1162361
Last summer, we ran it constantly every day except the 2-5 hours a day we might have been playing in the pool. The filter held up great!
1959719
We live in central Ohio. I set the pool up in April and take it down late September. While it might hold up thru a winter it would likely take a butt load (that's appox 480 L) of chemicals to clean the water in the spring. Compare that to about $50 for fresh water to fill it. I generally spend less than $30 a year on pool chemicals. I also built a deck on one side so we can sit and enjoy seeing in to the pool. It's no help in cleaning. In fact it sort of gets in the way. I also have an over sized ABS plastic ladder and don't trust the index ladder to hold up well. I aho also say while it takes aday to set up, it takes about three sunny days to take down and its a two person job. However I only use my wife or kids for about 30 minutes each time
524568
I agree with the others. I'd say 2-4 is the ideal age for this pool It was larger than I expected even after reading the dimensions.