Does this system address De-chlorinating? I love the idea, but I must be missing something. How do you "fill" from faucet w/o adding chlorine?
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I add a cap full of "Prime" to my 125 gallon tank. It removes the chlorine, chloramine, ammonia and detoxifies nitrite & nitrate. It also provides a slime coat.
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The system does not address de-chlorinating on its own. We do the following. We vacuum first taking out as much water as we want to change. Then add PRIME de-chlorinator liquid for the full tank capacity and a little more. PRIME label says that you should add one capful for 50 gallon tank. So, one can add upto 2 capfuls of PRIME without hurting fishes. Switch the PYTHON to add water to tank right after adding the PRIME de-chlorinator. It is very easy. I am doing this since I bought PYTHON and I have not seen any fish getting affected. One more thing, switch off the filter before adding PRIME and restart it after filling the tank. The system does not address de-chlorinating on its own. We do the following. We vacuum first taking out as much water as we want to change. Then add PRIME de-chlorinator liquid for the full tank capacity and a little more. PRIME label says that you should add one capful for 50 gallon tank. So, one can add upto 2 capfuls of PRIME without hurting fishes. Switch the PYTHON to add water to tank right after adding the PRIME de-chlorinator. It is very easy. I am doing this since I bought PYTHON and I have not seen any fish getting affected. One more thing, switch off the filter before adding... » Read More The system does not address de-chlorinating on its own. We do the following. We vacuum first taking out as much water as we want to change. Then add PRIME de-chlorinator liquid for the full tank capacity and a little more. PRIME label says that you should add one capful for 50 gallon tank. So, one can add upto 2 capfuls of PRIME without hurting fishes. Switch the PYTHON to add water to tank right after adding the PRIME de-chlorinator. It is very easy. I am doing this since I bought PYTHON and I have not seen any fish getting affected. One more thing, switch off the filter before adding PRIME and restart it after filling the tank. « Show Less
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I do not use it to refill because I use reverse osmosis water and the faucets are different. The research I did on this matter said that you just add the de- chlorinating chemicals to the tank. I would imagine you would do it before you started adding the water. I would research which chemicals. I see on the other responses they give you the name of the chemicals they use. I hope this helps. It is a great system to use.
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I've been using PUR filters for a long time. I don't have any problem with it. After installation, please don't forget to let the water run for the recommended time.May be you have a different issue. Sorry, I don't have a definite answer for youGood luckN.T
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If you are on public water, it has a trace of chlorine in it and you can add it as is. If you are untreated well water, you should use distilled water and add a puritab (included) instead.
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Good luck! My tank leaked on mine and I was unable to find just the tank. This is reportedly a problem with this model. My faucet was ok, just the tank....would have purchased something else, but due to no clearance on the splashback am stuck with this model. If you find where you can buy just the tank, I would appreciate your sharing, since the lifespan is only about 3 years from what I have read. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
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I have had two units now and they both have done this. My husband and I think it's due to hard water and the mineral build up. You can deep clean it, we have used a mineral cleaner on it not sure what the company would think of that. However we are back to having to get a new one due to build up. We will try distilled water only next time.
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Not sure about eliminating all chlorine. My original unit was purchased when we lived rural and had lots of mineral and iron in water supply and it worked wonderfully in that area. I have continued to use since I relocated to the city where our water supply is chlorinated. I am quite satisfied with using the brita 2 gallon ultramax unit going on almost 20 years.
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I have seen mixed opinions about the water flow. I personally had this same issue. But I took the filter off the faucet then took unscrewed the filter out of its housing and made sure all the water was out of filter then did the reinstall steps like I was puting a new filter in. I then put the fu lter back on the faucet. Then very slowly turned the water on to slowly fill the filter with water. And behold I got my flow back I had before. I think there was a air pocket in the filter. Give it a try see what you think. i hope this helps let me know.
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I just use regular tap water out of the faucet. I only fill it for a few days when we need it. It doesn't have a pump or anything so it's a drain and fill pool.
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You can get a floating chlorine dispenser. I had saltwater too and from time to time I used the floater with chlorine tablets. Is the pump and filter working? The water needs to be circulated through a filter even if the saltwater chlorinated is down.
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with the chlorine remover liquid just pour it in as you fill the tank. Do not take all the water out of tank .
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I'm having the same problem and haven't figured it out yet. I've had this skimmer for over a month now and so far, it's useless. If you get a good answer, please let me know.
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I've read before that the water condition instantly disappates the chlorine in tap so personally I add water conditioner to the tank before adding water. It's seemed to work fine for me but typically keep hardier fish.
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I am having the same issue with one that I installed approx two yrs ago for my Mother. It has worked well until the last two to three months, the screen looks clogged at the moment and I am trying to find out how to remove or unclog the screen. I hate to punch through it as this area is known for having stuff in the lines. Would rather not subject the faucets valves to grit if possible. Feel I have located problem but still have no solution to fix it yet.
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Ha ha....we were actually going to suggest that, but didnt know how to phrase it. Good for you using your noggin....sometimes a bubble of air can form in the plumbing and it is hard to get it out. Guess we will have to add "sucking" to our technical must do list! But that is often all it takes in cases where water is not being disbursed. Sometimes things get disconnected or air bubbles form during the rough ride across the ocean. Glad to see it worked out for you...its a good little machine for the money.
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When adding chlorine, when replacing the cap, do not over tighten. Just bring cap down till it stops. Don't tighten down. Works for me...
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I turned on the pump, added plants and waited a couple of days. I prefer the Jungle Brand water conditioner. It says on the lable it neutralizes chlorine and chloramine. If concerned put in a couple of 20 cent goldfish, and after a week or so the water will clear. Most pet stores, Petco etc will take back the fish..and guarantee them for a few weeks....P
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This one doesn't. You pour water in it, and it pumps it out through metal net so big particles wouldn't clog the output. It has 'clean' feature which helps to unclog depositions. Besides, I wouldn't rely on boilers for dechlorination; it takes some serious'machinery' to do this. I have 'Premier Zero Waste Reverse Osmosis System' for $289.99 from Costco (it was cheaper there when I bought it) to filter tap water before it goes to the boiler.