Has anyone used the salt water pump for this 8ft model? If so, do you have to drain the pool if you already have the chlorine one that came with it?
741052
We bought a salt water pump for our pool because the filter pump was not shipped with pool. BUT I think you r talking about the filter pump. No u shouldn't have to dump it, but you will need to leave the filter pump hooked up to the salt water pump. Filter pump cleans the debris from water. Salt pump treats the water. My husband has allergy problems with chlorides so the salt pump works great. We didn't have to adjust or treat pool in the 2 months we used the pool.
201618
Yes, this would be a great replacement however it's just a filtration unit and pump. It has no affect on Chlorine and ph levels. At this point you have two options: Continue to utilize Chlorine or convert to Saltwater.
845468
My pool is the same size and I have used this filter for three years. Check to make sure you are using a pump that is the right size for your pool. Pumps that use size A will not be able to properly clean and filter your water. I have a salt water system and love it.
2119153
I don't drain mine, I put a cover on it, plug the holes, remove the pump and crystal clear saltwater system.
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.
1118123
It works fine with the salt generator. It's like any other pump. You adjust run times with generator % to deliver correct chlorine level. This is a very smooth operating powerful pump. I've only had it since the end of last season. No complaints so far.
1384847
Sorry, my emails got buried... It should be more than enough to keep that pool pretty. Try taking a piece of 1.5" and 2" pool hose to the ports. I think this pump will work with both sizes. If they fit or, can be adapted, you should be good. Make sure there will always be continuous flow to the pump though. All the pump is going to do is draw water, filter it and push it back into the pool. I'll look around and post if I find anything.
1660863
My advice is to add two bags and wait to see what the reading on the pump is. I added three 4olb. bags and it was too high so I had to drain 20% of the water and refill. However this did solve the problem and I have not had to add anymore salt all summer. I love this product!!! Clean pool all the time. All I have had to do is clean to cooper device once by soaking in vinegar! Easy!
1006285
I've also purchased this pump for our inflatable pool (without ports). Two questions - (1) Did you still connect the Pool inlet nozzle and the strainer grid to the ends of the hoses, and if so what did you use to pad the hoses with to make it a tight connection? The hoses are meant to fit onto the ports and not directly to these pieces so there is a size difference. And (2) - did you use something to weight the ends down that go into the pool? Or does the weight of the water inside them hold them under the surface. Thanks in advance! We're hoping that this will work to clean the water so that we don't have to empty and refill the pool every week during the summer. We are also using the chlorine granules (1/2 oz) to chlorinate the water.
1124323
I do not have a salt water pool; however, my girlfriend does have an in ground salt water pool and uses this device daily. She has had it for quite a number of years and has never had an issue with it. It is only in the pool when cleaning. When it comes out, she cleans it thoroughly and rinses it out. Then it's ready for the next clean up. Hope this answered your question. This Aquabot is awesome!!!!! Put it on and let it work.
858961
I have an above grond 12x18x4 saltwater oval under 3 large mature pecan trees. We have experienced similar problem at first. Then realized that the Leader hose was getting forced to one side from both, the side mount drain adapter and the outlet flow of the pump. I had to omit the side drain and connect direct to the pump. It really does get about 85-90% of the pool clean. The rest we clean by controlling it manually. Yes we have to stand there for a short period of time and simply twist a hose segment while holding the adjacent segment. It is a great deal better than cleaning the entire pool.
806386
mine has never gotten stuck - I have a 20 by 40 pool with an 8 ft deep end. It did take me about 30 minutes to get the drain and skimmer value set correctly for the wheel to turn the correct rotational number per minute. Once I did that, I haven't touched it since. If he gets slow, I backwash - which is usually every other week. I did learn not to use the Sam's chlorine - I get alga on the sides - when I use Costco - it is gone and I don't even have to shock. I am in SC so it gets rainy and hot and still no problems. LOVE IT a year later
949332
Yes. We have a salt water pool. We love this thing! It has taken all the worry out of keeping our pool full.
964428
Apparently u have to drain it. Depending on how high the salt content is I just up the chlorine production to use more salt. Hope that helps,
883097
As soon as you get the salt level in your pool to the specs this will produce chlorine. You will have to monitor it to find the proper amount if time to run unit but it works great. I suggest a chlorine stabilizer you will run the unit less with it. Good luck
2075424
I have never had that problem. How is your salt level? I find that for my pool size I have to run it an hour longer than suggested each day during the hot summer months here in Texas. I also use the brush very thoroughly while the pump is running at least once a week to make sure I don't get any algae growing on the walls or bottom of the pool.
1423973
yes this pump works great and has several times the water volume movement of the original pumps. Plus with the sand filter and salt water chlorinator built in you will not believe how clear the pool will be. I always thought ours was clear, until I saw it after changing to this filter/pump/chlorinator combo.