When you open a brand new pool (intex 15x 48) what chemicals will I need to get started besides the salt? Will I need to shock the pool first etc?
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Before you do anything pool stores will ask if you have shocked pool yet. So get that done then bring them water sample. They will tell you what you need. When you have followed their instructions then bring back second water sample. Once pool is chemically balanced then they will have you add salt. 24 hours later turn on salt filter!
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I just use 3 bags of pool salt and set the salt water system usually to 3 or 4 hours depending on the temperature outside and the traffic you have in and out of the pool. I let my system run at night when there is no one in the pool. You should also take your ladder out when not in use for this will be the first thing to rust due to the salt.
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No, all I added was approximately 85 lbs. of salt. You will of course need the chlorine generator. You won't be disappointed with the set up, this pool is fantastic. I have not had any maintenance issues with any component with the pool set and generator. I also have a 15' x 48" easy set, ENJOY!!!
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I did not have to shock the pool, all I needed to get was the salt, and don't add more than is called for. After you add the salt, use t he skimmer to mix it up.
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I have a 16' x 48'", I put in 130# of salt, nothing else. It was great until the first pool party, then I have to shock it.
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I only used salt when I opened our pool. It took 3 40 lb bags for a 16' X 48" pool and the level was perfect. We did have a long weekend a couple of weeks ago where our GFC in the pump got tripped and came home to algae. To fix it we added 10 oz of algaecide and 3 lbs of shock, cleared it up in a couple of days and allowed the saltwater system to catch up. Still very pleased with the system.
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Yeah, thanks everyone. Really confusing reading online some people say nothing but salt, others say bleach, borax, stabilizer, shock. It's hard to know how to start it. Picking up my pool today and I have my three bags of salt and saltwater generator ready and waiting!
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There is no need to add chemicals to the pool. I have the Intex 14x42 pool and I run the pump for 5 hours per day. Make sure to use the test strips and make sure everything is in balance. Also if you have well water like me, the minerals will build up quickly requiring you to clean the pump every 3-4 days. If the minerals build up too much the low salt alarm will go off but do not add more salt.
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We have added absolutely no chemicals. We added 80lbs. of salt when we set it up and let the system run to make sure we didn't add too much. We haven't had any error codes meaning the salt level if good. Our water still looks like it did when we put it up 2.5 months ago.
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The system has a boost mode that acts as a shock by generating copper with the chlorine. The copper will kill any algae or pathogens. It will run 6 times longer than usual. My pool looked like the black lagoon when I tried it then was krystal clear 24 hours later
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Why wouldn't it. The only thing that changes is the amount of salt you would use based on how many gallons of water your pool holds......it's awesome while it works...unfortunately mine worked 8 weeks....Intex customer service is poor. They are replacing the "part" but it's taking days to process the claim and they refuse to ship any way other than ground. Which means I have to wait at least 8 more days to get my part. I initially loved it. Their poor reliability and and even poorer customer service has made me negative on the product. Just being honest.
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According to the manual, you would just need 135 LB of salt. It comes with all the hoses you need. Oh, and Type A filters. Your pool seems to be the largest pool size supported on this pump. We're on our second season with a small 12'x30" pool and it has been great; we use just over 40 LB of salt for this size.
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Depends on pool size. Mine was 18x9x52 rectangle pool and it took 115lbs of POOL SALT. Each bag is 40lbs and cost $6-7 a bag at your local Home Depot, wal-mart, lowes. I have had this set up for over a year now and have only added two bags of salt after the initial set up. The instructions have a chart so you know what to add to your size pool. Hope this helps, you will be very happy with a salt water system.
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Everything is included except for the pool salt and you do need LOTS of salt to get it started. I bought mine at Leslie's pool supplies, there about $6 for a 30 pound bag, depending on the size of your pool, you'll need several bags
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The Intex is a fairly decent pool vac, but it will only pick up loose dirt and debris, like any pool vac will. Get your chemical balance right and use a hard pool brush (no metal!) to loosen up the algae, then use the pool vac to clean it up. I did learn that the standard 1500 GPH pump does not have enough output power to make this pool vac move. You'll need the 2500 GPH pump (which runs about $85 here on Amazon) and a clean filter to make it run good. You'll also find that the 2500 GPH pump does a lot better job at filtering your pool water.
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Depends on the volume of water in your pool. Read the instructions and work with a local pool company that sells salt.
1958999
My intex pro series metal frame pool rusted after one summer. Unfortunately the salt water system will rust metal. I plan to purchase a total resin pool which is made for salt water. But in the meantime I will use the metal frame until it gives way from rust. Best of luck
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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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This is the second summer we use our saltwater system and have not encountered any problems. Make sure your calculating the amount of salt needed to the size of pool you have. We have a 12' round pool and add 1 1/2 bags of pool salt. We also clean the copper plates with vinegar every other month to avoid calcium build up.
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The pool comes with fresh water sand filter. Chlorine would have to added to keep clean of algae. No salt added to this filter.Or buy an extra saltwater filter that connects to freshwater system that comes with pool. We like that very much! No chlorine needed. Keeps water crystal clear. Saltwater filter converts salt to chlorine. Salt stays in pool. Saltwater filter took about a month to come from place ordered. We had to shock pool until filter got here.
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I own this Intext pool, and have an Intex salt water clorinator hooked up following the Intex filter that came with the pool. We put salt in the pool upon opening, and the clorinator creates the clorine as the water goes through it. You can do a search for Saltwater systems and find out everything you need to know. Good luck!
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I honestly don't know the answer to that question, Intex will be the best people to ask. But I will tell you this, I wouldn't recommend using the saltwater system with an Intex pool. It will rust thru the frame within a couple years. I had an Ultra Metal Frame by Intex and used the saltwater systems, the pool lasted me 4 summers. I ended up buying a permanent above ground pool that's meant for saltwater systems.
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This and the IC40 is everything you need. Make sure your pool is very large if you are getting the IC-40. You might consider the IC-20 or the IC-15 for smaller pools. Even on the lowest setting the IC-40 over chlorinated my pool. I traded it for a IC-15 after about 30 days. The box should be wired to your timer so it activates with the pump circuit. If directly wired it will stay on constantly. Not an issue because the flow switch keeps the unit not producing Chlorine but the lights etc. are on constant unless the power is removed. Keep your acid level correct and you will get years of great service out of this unit. Other items needed for full install. Waterproof 1/2" 3 wire whip for wiring from the timer to this separate box. #10 Solid Copper Ground wire for bonding of the housing.
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i would start with about 6 bags i think mine has too much salt . my pool has a 7800 gallon capacity. i spread the salt around and then used my pool brush to help the salt dissolve. started my pump and have had no problems..
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I would not recommend to use sand in a pool, but otherwise: correct, all you need. Some stabilizer chemical to set the pool up and avoid pollution.
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I've got it hooked to a non-intex (Summer Splash) pool. I did have a problem with the fittings as the they were meant to hook directly to an Intex brand pool but I managed to get it hooked up using some adapters I got from several places so it can be done. You just need to find matching fittings. The system works great! MUCH better than the shop-vac style filter system that came with the pool. Plus no fiddling with chemicals. You do have to watch your salt level though but that's pretty easy. You will need to clean the chlorination system from time to time but that's pretty easy too.