Can I keep my solar rings in the pool while this is cleaning it?
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I believe you can. It does climb up the sides of the pool and goes back down, but that should not effect the rings at all.
2040953
YES! I have a salt water pool and it works great. Occasionally, you may want to rinse off any salt which accumulates on the top of the cover with a garden hose just to keep it looking new and clean.
1532058
No, that is the size but I can't imagine why you'd want it not in complete contact with the water. When exposed to the sun the water keeps the plastic from overheating (by exchanging the heat of the plastic into the water) thus preventing the plastic from rapid deterioration. If your having trouble with the plastic blowing off of the covered pool you might try weighting the plastic down with something, perhaps an un-coiled garden hose?
1640373
I used it for one season and then got rid of it because it was a pain to use and parts would break often. May be easier with a rectangle pool, mine was odd shaped, which makes finding a cover difficult. Now I made my own solar rings out of a solar cover and tubing....much easier to use.
1719164
The rings do not need to be replaced. You can rinse them off with aquarium water as needed.
601979
Can it be done, I would say Yes. Should it be done, I would say NO for several reasons. First and foremost it would become an electrical hazard. Chlorinated water will deteriorate plastic and rubber over time. This being an electrical appliance is NOT designed to be left in the pool. Read the directions associated with the product on the website. Seriously - NEVER leave an electrical appliance in a pool unattended for long periods of time - Its a BAD practice that is easily avoided. Also NEVER swim in a pool with an electrical appliance in it. The life you save could be your own or your child or other loved one. Can it be done, I would say Yes. Should it be done, I would say NO for several reasons. First and foremost it would become an electrical hazard. Chlorinated water will deteriorate plastic and rubber over time. This being an electrical appliance is NOT designed to be left in the pool. Read the directions associated with the product on the website. Seriously - NEVER leave an electrical appliance in a pool unattended for long periods of time - Its a BAD practice that is easily avoided. Also NEVER swim in a pool with an electrical appliance in it. The life you save could be your own or your... » Read More Can it be done, I would say Yes. Should it be done, I would say NO for several reasons. First and foremost it would become an electrical hazard. Chlorinated water will deteriorate plastic and rubber over time. This being an electrical appliance is NOT designed to be left in the pool. Read the directions associated with the product on the website. Seriously - NEVER leave an electrical appliance in a pool unattended for long periods of time - Its a BAD practice that is easily avoided. Also NEVER swim in a pool with an electrical appliance in it. The life you save could be your own or your child or other loved one. « Show Less
2025770
I don't keep them in the pool other than when we need them. We turn them on and off out of the water. Too many stories of the lights leaking from being left in the water for extended periods of time. Hope this helps..
1719536
Yes you should keep it plugged in. The filter should run all the time. If not, the water can turn green. Also it's important to use chemicals to keep the pool clean. I have taken a sample of the pool water to a local pool store to have it tested as well.
1680329
Can I use this to deflates the pool toys so I put them away after summer is over?
969145
No. My pool has an average amount of dirt at the bottom. I use it daily. And I only clean it weekly. My only complaint is that the cord tools around on itself.
984269
I'm sorry, but this is my first season with my INTEX pool. I live in Central Florida, so I'll be using my pool for another 6 weeks or so. However, I do plan to empty the pool, leaving the ring inflated, then completely dry the inside. I'll fold it to the best of my ability and put it in the shed. It doesn't get that cold here, so it should be OK until Spring. Good luck with your pool!
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I'd honestly try to find a cover that'll cover the entirety of your pool. The point of solar covers is to hold heat in. If you use multiple panels to cover it, you'll have gaps (even if you overlap) in which heat will escape, ultimately lowering the effectiveness of the cover.
774131
The instructions say not to leave in the pool btwn cleanings. The longest I have left mine in was abt 12 hrs.
38120
No, it is not solar powered. You install it in the return. I have a 16X31 oval pool and I use one in each return. If you have a pool heater, it does a great job in circulating the hot water.
1972898
Be sure your pump is running when the sun is blazing; else, you can boil the water and/or melt ANY solar heater. But if your pump's running when the sun's down, then you'll be cooling your pool. Have these mechanics in order BEFORE installing a solar heater!
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I believe that you can. But you need to remember about how the cord gets round up, so you don't want to run too many times while you are gone. But if you run it 4 to 6 times while you are gone it should be ok. That said it is a risk if for some reason it gets really round up it could damage the cord. In my pool it does not get too bad, but you need to judge how it works in your pool, and decide if its the right thing for you. Hope this helps.
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Yes, you absolutely can and should be doing so. If you look at the specifications, the pool filtration process is longer than the chlorination process. On a daily basis the pool filter pump should be running longer than the salt water chlorinator. The water passes through the salt water chlorinator but without the electric charge it is just doing that, passing through.