Instruction has a table about CYANURIC ACID, should I add some of that thing? Or just salt for this filter?
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I have used it for years and have not used it for the last to years and have seen no difference. But of coarse every pool supply store says it is a must but to that I say that for years I took water samples to them for many years and spend hundreds of dollars doing and buying what they said ... was a waste of time and money for me and it never fixed anything. Now all I do is super shock it when needed and run it the appropriate amount of time and to date have had no problems whatsoever with the pool or any who swim in it. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you do have to add it. I didn't know that at first and so I didn't add it and the pool turned green. Cyanuric acid keeps the chlorine that is generated from evaporating right away, so that it can do its job of sanatizing.
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CYANURIC ACID Is also known as stabilizer, if you use it the salt generator can run less hours as it as the clorine won't disappear as fast.
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White vinegar, but there should be instructions how to do this. I would go to the manufacturer's site and see if the directions are posted there. Salt will just add more hard water build-up.
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I have this system myself. I had some green algae when I opened it this spring but never added anything but shock and vacuumed it out. You will have to add your standard chemicals at the beginning of the year and sometimes throughout the year if you have to clean it a lot. Such as alkalinity, hardness, cynuirc acid to keep clorine levels up. But I must say the saltwater system is almost maintenance free and keeps my pool krystal klear. I onk y run mine 3 to 5 hours a day. No problems. If you have algae you may want to check your salt content in the pool with a saltwater strip you get from any big box store. Good luck. I have this system myself. I had some green algae when I opened it this spring but never added anything but shock and vacuumed it out. You will have to add your standard chemicals at the beginning of the year and sometimes throughout the year if you have to clean it a lot. Such as alkalinity, hardness, cynuirc acid to keep clorine levels up. But I must say the saltwater system is almost maintenance free and keeps my pool krystal klear. I onk y run mine 3 to 5 hours a day. No problems. If you have algae you may want to check your salt content in the pool with a saltwater strip you get from... » Read More I have this system myself. I had some green algae when I opened it this spring but never added anything but shock and vacuumed it out. You will have to add your standard chemicals at the beginning of the year and sometimes throughout the year if you have to clean it a lot. Such as alkalinity, hardness, cynuirc acid to keep clorine levels up. But I must say the saltwater system is almost maintenance free and keeps my pool krystal klear. I onk y run mine 3 to 5 hours a day. No problems. If you have algae you may want to check your salt content in the pool with a saltwater strip you get from any big box store. Good luck. « Show Less
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I agree with Anthony...either use filtered or distilled water. I also have the blue block filter in the bottom and one of those round things in the tank itself and it sat like that all summer until I just cleaned it out to use this winter (last night in fact). Very little slime had built up which surprised me but the block filter was gross so I don't recommend letting it sit for very long without using it. Hope that helps some. The one I put in the water tank itself was a ProTec PC1 and that really helps keep the gunk from forming.
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Install in the main water line where it comes in the house... I would suggest to install a sediment filter before the air injection filter
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Mine came set up for recirculating. The filter will not remove all odor but will help eliminate most of it. Charcol filte can be replaced when needed
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Just salt from the pool supply store and lots of it. You add it at the beginning of the summer and that's it for the season. Amt, type and filter operation is in the instruction manual. You also need to buy 50lbs of filter sand for the filter.
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I use this in conjunction with an over the top filter. I guess it would depend if the filter media was cycled with good bacteria and how many fish you have.
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technicaly iam not sure ,,but i guess it will make double safe filteration ,,but you should ask a technician better,,thank you
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I suggest that you look at the second review for this filter, which I wrote (D.B.). It describes the proper set up for a canister filter.
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No. This is the reagent to test the cyanuric acid level, not cyanuric acid. What do you consider expensive? I'm looking at a 7lb bucket at pool supply world for 26 dollars. More than enough for your needs. Be careful about running your cya levels too high as higher levels weaken chlorines ability to sanitize. I have brought mine down to 20ppm and get much better sanitization. This will save you some money too. Some godd info on the web. www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/environ/pollu/pdf/Cyanuric.pdf
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I don't own this, but one of the reviews posted here says no filters are required. Thought that might help you.
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I'd check with the manufacture, see if EDTA, a cleating agent to preserve the filter is included, if yes, I'd spit out the first few mouthfulls
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I did filter pad, carbon and ammonia, rings then balls. I haven't cleaned it yet...just set it up last month. So far that setup seems to work fine.
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check out Ekobrew single serve paper filter. I ordered this item. Will let you know results later when order arrives.
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I changed the order, I put the sediment filter first, the fluoride filter next, then the carbon filter for taste last. The water tastes great. I don't know what Crystal Quest recommends and I actually used different brand refills due to cost. I do love the setup though!
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What filters? This is a distiller, after all. However, I have this device and am not thrilled with it. Let me know if you need further details.