come with a pump &amp; starter filter? What type of chlorine should be used, powder or tablet?
1707291
Yes it comes with the pump and filter. I use the small tablet chlorine. You can put it in a chlorine floater. Takes about 7 small tablets about every 4 or 5 days.
2051810
Yes, everything you need is in the box. Just place it in the pool and plug it in, assuming the filter and filter basket is in place.
1410262
I use Neutral Regulator from Seachem because it is both a dechlorinator that can break the chloramine bond and a ph control product designed to help hold ph at about 7.0 to 7.3. This being said, I add the powder directly to the aquarium over the period of time that I am adding water. I hope this helps you.
777440
I don't believe the type of filter you have matters. I happen to have a cartridge type filter, however, I've been using the PhosFree chemical for 3 years now, and I have never had a clearer, better feeling and algae free pool. It seems to extend the chlorine life and gives the water a softer feeling. My wife loves it too.
2112673
New in the box machines come with one filter. It will work without the filter. I keep mine in for more like 6 months at a shot. No problems so far. I suppose the activated charcoal helps remove chlorine from tap water.
2220981
with this type chlorinator it is designed for 3" tablets . You can also use 1" or sticks. Powder is not going to work.
1492113
I'm using a floater in mine with the 1" tablets. It only takes 1 or 2 tablets at a time to keep the chlorine up and I've had to remove the floater a couple of times because it got too high. I will say, it has been a great pool so far.
2247235
I chose to use Bromine instead of Chlorine (just because I let my dogs swim and heard it was better for pets), and just used standard chemicals packaged for spas and hot tubs. It worked well. But you'll want to be diligent with chlorine/bromine and managing the acid levels as the included pool filter is not particularly strong and it doesn't take much for algae growth to start.
226624
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.
1494686
i usually use chlorine tabs in a floating dispenser. I don't know anything about salt water pools.
416968
Yes a pump is included but you have to supply your own clorine and it is best to buy a test kit
1007426
Take a sample of your pool water to your local pool supply store. They can test it for you and recommend how much to use. I recommend the liquid type (we buy the gallon jugs). Do not use tablets and throw them to the bottom of the pool. I heard it can damage the liner.
8059
I had my first one for three summers. My daughter dropped it while putting pool away last year. Loved it so much bought another. It will work wonderful for your pool. I called intex and they told me how much salt the first year. Last year just asked my pool supply store. (I have a 52inch deep 10x20foot.) I believe i used 60lbs.. But I'll just ask my pool store again. I bought water softener salt. Worked just fine. . No need for chlorine tablets this generates all the chlorine you need.
575320
I recommend the 2500 GPH pump and the salt water chlorinator.. You use very little, if any chemicals.
904511
It comes with filter already in. Easy put together, just plug in and start using. You will need to buy replacement filters but they last for a year.
2225557
Only need to use chlorine tablets in floating basket. No other chemical are needed beyond the initial shock and occasional muratic acid.
1422571
No you need to purchase a t-cell 15. Only this one will provide the correct level of chlorine required for your pool