do you have to keep it plugged in all the time? I don't have an electric plug outside so wanted to run an extension cord from inside the house when I needed to use the filter?
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.
1719537
No you don't have to run it all the time, but I would recommend buying a cover for it and running the pump/filter at least 6 to 8 hours for best results. Remember to chlorinate.
1719538
I would recommend running it all the time. I too use an extension cord. Just get a long enough outdoor extension cord and run it to the pool and electrical tape the plug to the extension cord. I hide mine under mulch and run it along the perimeter of my yard so you don't notice it. You can try to run it for 12 hours at a clip, but why bother when you've done all the work plugging it in? Also I find it keeps the water clearer and cleaner if you run it 24/7.
1719539
I keep mine plugged in with an extension cord from an outside outlet. just be sure to change filter every week
1719540
No I only ran mine a couple hours a day. Don't use a solar cover it will turn the water green, too small of a pool. Hope that helps.
1807039
Mine seams to go into maintain mode. I have only had it for 1 month, will see what it does over the winter. I am using it on a electric tractor that is run about 4 to 5 hours a week to cut grass, it keeps it charged good and it is always plugged in.
1137689
As this is electric and used in water, you do need to plug it into a GFI outlet. This outlet should already be grounded using the house wireing. Your house ground is typically a long copper rod (pole) sunk deep into the ground. I use this heater in my small pond all winter long. It rests in a clay pot near my fountain intake which I also leave run all winter long.
504002
I do disconnect each time AND drain it if I leave it outside. Actually, I drain the filter and hose and then make the connections so in the morning all I have to do is turn the water back on.
2171116
Yes, it must be plugged in to be used. The good thing is, it won't run out of charge during use.
1682872
Yes, you have to keep it plugged in while mowing. The cord attached to the mower is only 12 inches. You will need an extension cord to use the mower.
1098397
I just wait until the blower is not putting out much air and charge it then. I do not leave it plugged in between use, it keeps its charge pretty well between uses.
364360
It needs to be stay plugged in to function. It's as loud as an average vacuum.
2173657
Mine came with two plugs that could be used for that....we didnt use them--we just left the filter attached all summer, and ran it every few days.
520630
There is a power cord. It comes out of the top of the filter and plugs in to an outlet.
2225915
Yes, pull the plug. The alternative would be to have an on/off switch on an extension cord.
90899
I have not. I put an outlet near where it was needed. If you need to use an extension cord, make sure it is as heavy as possible. I would suggest against this de-icer anyway. When I used this unit, it failed within a month by leaking internally and tripping the breaker. An exact replacement failed the same way in about the same amount of time.
565325
No, it plugs into 120-volt outlet. It can be controlled through your air handler so as to come on with the blower - but I leave mine on all the time - AND run my blower almost non-stop. It seems to help even temp distribution summer or winter and keeps the air purified better too.
1486739
I use a heavy duty extension cord, i never unplug the cord. Never had a problem.
1162360
I run it 24/7. You pretty much have to if you want the water to stay clean but my electric bill only goes up about 10 dollars a month
638948
You can turn off the ION but still run the filter. Typically I only turn on the ION when I am not home; as soon as I get home I will turn off the ION. That way the smell does not bother me much.
2171119
hi it is corded so yes you have to plug it in everytime. it is not rechargeable..