can you use this product in a 10' "blow up" type pool? I find knats and mosquitos floating in there even with the filter and clorine tablets!
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Not sure...back of the label says it's okay for unused swimming pools. But it also says to avoid contact with eyes. I'd give them call to be sure. 800-222-1222
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Yes, it seems to fall within the manufacturers directions. However, the original donut size dunks would probably work better for this application as they will not interfere as much with other uses for your pool.
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Only kills the larvae, not the adults. So, if you see 'wiggle tails' in your pool this would certainly kill them. Probably safe for use in a pool.Very effective for controlling mosquito population.
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BTI isn't approved for human consumption, and only keeps mosquito (and black fly) larvae from maturing. It is not a repellant and won't keep insects from landing in the pool. Don't think I'd use in in water that kids play in.
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Hello Lisa, I don't how much help this will be, since I don't have a "blow up" pool. However, I do have a running water feature and the Mosquito Dunks help only a little; this might be because I have to turn off the pump from time to time because of algae issue I have. :-(
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The dunks will not kill (or do anything to) adult insects, so I don't think it would stop your finding insects floating in the water. As for safety, I THINK it would be safe for kids, but I'm no expert. Again, though, the dunks/bits will not harm adult insects (or pets, amphibians, reptiles, birds......). The larvae (the tiny wriggling things you find in water after mosquito eggs have hatched, but before they turn into their adult, winged versions) eat the microscopic bacteria in the dunks/bits and then the larvae explode. Hence, their effectiveness is only with the larvae, preventing them from becoming adult insects. Hope this helps. By the way, I've been putting the bits/dunks in standing water in our yard, and I think I've seen only one mosquito all year. Normally at this time of year, I literally cannot walk 10 feet to my car without being attacked by several mosquitoes at all times of the day or night.
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Use just a small Dixie cup full of regular bleach and that definitely helps keep the knats and mosquitos out of the pool. I use it for my dogs pool and the amount will not hurt him if he even drinks it. He has a big round plastic pool.
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No. The label reads that the product can only be used in unused swimming pools standing water etc. There are label warnings about toxicity. We only use them for our rain barrel or standing water to eliminate mosquito larvae.
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You can use this with above ground swimming pools, as long as the filter flow rate is less than 4000 gallons per hour. It's quite simple to install with intex pump and filter, but if it's not, you will need a few things from home depot. I would suggest two 2" union fittings (slip), Two 2" female adapters (one sif s is threaded the other smooth), and some 2" elbows will be needed. For more info email me hookdup88@gmail
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I think you would be fine using this product with salt water pools that use the salt for chlorine generation. The product is mostly baking soda with water clarifier added in. The product does 3 things: increases pH, increases Alkalinity and adds clarifier to your pool water. I use this product with my outdoor pool which holds about 28,000 gallon and have been very happy with it. I add about 1 tablet of this per 4 tablets of 3 inch chlorine tablets that I put into my chlorinator. If you monitor your pool chemistry you could also periodically just add a tablet(s) when your pH and Alkalinity levels get low in your pool. You could also buy Arm & Hammer baking soda for Alkalinity adjustment with a separate pool water clarifier product and use them as directed to achieve the same end result.
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Probably... If you connect them inline (dirty water &gt; sand filter/pump &gt; cartridge filter/pump/chlorine generator &gt; pool) it should work fine. You could remove the paper filter from the cartridge filter/pump to reduce flow restriction, and add a paper filter only if you get a lot of fine particulate suspended matter that the sand filter is missing. Alternately, return the paper filter/generator and get the generator-only unit. My only problem with Intex chlorine generator in the past has been when the flow dropped below the minimum required by the generator -- usually caused by a weak pump or a clogged paper filter. Paper filters with a chlorine generator resolved half of the problem -- fluxuating chlorine levels -- but not the issue of clogging filters. I successfully ran the Intex 12" sand filter/pump with the stand-alone chlorine generator with great results, and no flow problems -- great solution for a 15'x42" round. (This, of course, did not include the additional pump on your chlorine generator...) My current solution is the 14" Intex pump/sand filter/generator.
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I have had various types of filters and have found that a DE filter is better than either a sand or cartridge filter system. Of course, the decision on which sytem to use should take into consideration the size of the pool in question.
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I have a 32 x 15 IG pool. Two 3" in the float, and 1 in the Skimmer. I never have Algae or low chlorine issues. run2-3 ppm of FC. (I also run an Ozone generator) I just add a tab as the existing tabs get to less than half their original size.
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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.
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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.
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I'm not sure if you mean an 8 ft. X 30 ft. pool, but I would not buy these tablets; they were a good buy but had a horribly unusual strong smell and I went back to purchasing the HTH brand. As far as how often to use these... the only way to gauge is to use pool test strips to check your water and use as little chlorine as possible to keep the reading in the middle. It will be high when you first shock it. If you shock the pool with the right pool shock every week or two, depending on use, just one circulating tablet should be enough. The pool test strips are really important to have.
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Hello,You can use this unit for any size pool and adjust the flow of chlorine from the basket. please contact us at pxh@game-group.com for any other questions or concerns. Thank you
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no, do not use it for that kind of pool. I am not even very satisfied with it on my above ground pool. I had to make a gasket for the pipe coming out of the filter, after I had to make an extension for it because it was not long enough to seal inside the head unit. It allowed a lot of dirty water bypass and drove me nuts thinking I didn't know how to get my pool chemistry right. Turns out it was the filter all along. Now after a year I think the pump is starting to fail, it makes an awful high pitched squeal.
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I bought a sand filter and a salt water system seperately. If I did it again, I would buy the package deal, where they come together. It wan't a big deal to hook them up though. I've done it the other way with chlorine and filters. This beats it, hands down. Once you have put the sand in the sand filter pump and the salt in the pool, this is so low maintanence. I love it! I also got a sifter that hooks up to the intake and gets all of the leaves and bugs before they go to the bottom of the pool. It makes for much less vacuuming. I would recommend the salt water system and sand filter pump to anyone. Plus, it's so nice to not have that chlorine smell or taste or burning of the eyes. I bought a sand filter and a salt water system seperately. If I did it again, I would buy the package deal, where they come together. It wan't a big deal to hook them up though. I've done it the other way with chlorine and filters. This beats it, hands down. Once you have put the sand in the sand filter pump and the salt in the pool, this is so low maintanence. I love it! I also got a sifter that hooks up to the intake and gets all of the leaves and bugs before they go to the bottom of the pool. It makes for much less vacuuming. I would recommend the salt water system and sand filter pump... » Read More I bought a sand filter and a salt water system seperately. If I did it again, I would buy the package deal, where they come together. It wan't a big deal to hook them up though. I've done it the other way with chlorine and filters. This beats it, hands down. Once you have put the sand in the sand filter pump and the salt in the pool, this is so low maintanence. I love it! I also got a sifter that hooks up to the intake and gets all of the leaves and bugs before they go to the bottom of the pool. It makes for much less vacuuming. I would recommend the salt water system and sand filter pump to anyone. Plus, it's so nice to not have that chlorine smell or taste or burning of the eyes. « Show Less
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This filter and pump combo has done very with my 16x32x48 above ground pool for more than 2 years. I put Zeolite "sand" in it when it was new and have not changed it ... water is clear even if I allow some algae to form on pool walls.
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I bought some small chlorine tabs from walmart and used a floater to put it in. I didnt use any chlorine or shock other than this, I was afraid it would ruin it.
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I have an 18ft above ground pool and it catches bugs, leaves and whatever else floats in the pool instead of it going to the filter............
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We are using ours on our 33 foot above ground round pool. It is attached between the filter exhaust and the pool. It works great!