What else do you need to keep the pool clean? if we have a cover, the pump, a strainer, do we just need salt or chlorine to add?
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There are a lot of factors that come into play on keeping your pool sparkly and clean. Pool salt will help, if you have the salt water generator. There are other chemicals that need to be balanced as well. I would suggest checking out the website "troublefreepool.com". It is a great site that will guide you through many happy summers of owning your own pool. I refer to that website daily for there are so many useful tips and suggestions; plus, the members there are super supportative and will help you with questions.. Good Luck and happy swimming.
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You need chlorine tabs, chlorine shocker and test strips. Without it, your pool will start to smell in 3 days.
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I would not recommend to use sand in a pool, but otherwise: correct, all you need. Some stabilizer chemical to set the pool up and avoid pollution.
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YES! I have a salt water pool and it works great. Occasionally, you may want to rinse off any salt which accumulates on the top of the cover with a garden hose just to keep it looking new and clean.
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This set provides a salt water pump, so yes you will need to add salt to your water. Is there a reason you would not put salt in the water? Without the salt your water will not stay clean. It's far easier than regular treating with chlorine and other chemicals. If you read the lit, it mentions that the salt content is less than that of sea water. It doesn't hurt your eyes, and is better on your skin. Whatever you decide, good luck!
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Just salt. The filter and hoses are included. I love this system. Add 2 bags of salt and then add gradually. I put in 3 bags for the same size pool and the salt was high. The only way to fix that is to drain 20% of the water and refill. Did that and now it is working beautifully. So easy!!!!!
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Make sure the ground is level. Clear the area of any small rocks, sticks, or roots. We have used the provided tarp, sand, and old solar pool covers for under the pool, and all were fine. Very little else to worry about. The video is easier to follow than the printed instructions.
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We have a salt water pool and have had no problems at all! However one of our neighbors ended up getting some special screws-I believe they were some form of acrylic. They have a chlorine pool. I hope this helps. Tiffany
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We left ours up all winter. Removed the entire pump system and drained it. Stored it inside. We bought 2 PVC caps to fit the valves where the pump connects. We winterized it with some chemical my pool store sold me. This prevented slime from building up. We also drained it to just below the pump output valve. The cover that comes with it is horrible though! Dirt and debris all over the bottom. Nightmare to clean. Buy a different cover.
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I have not added anything but salt and my pool is crystal clean. I love it!!!
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Sun breaks down chlorine quickly. I'd buy it, install it (including adding the salt), and leave the power off until the next time your pool needs chlorine. Then turn it on.
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two things that come to mind, you can buy a clarifier, usually in a 30 oz bottle I think. they are supposed to bind the small dirt particles together so the filter traps them more easily. If that doesn't work I've had to vacuum out to waste and add more clean water to the pool. good luck
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We have ours hooked up to a sand pump. You can't use the pump that came with it however, we had to purchase another pump...worth it though to keep the pool much cleaner.
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Yes just put 2 big tarps under the pool.Also we bought 2 cinder blocks at Home depot.Put one outside and one inside on a bathroom math to protect the pool and you won't need a ladder...Use chlorine shock just a little bit once a week and also balance that you can get from Walmart...The chlorine tablets takes too long time to dissolve...Use a stick for balancing the water and you will see what chemicals you need.I only run the pump 1 time a month for 3 hours or if the water is not clear...You don't need to run it more because it costs power to run...
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You can use the pump and filter that comes with the salt water system. Or, if you wish, you can add the sand filter to the salt water system; however, that requires some familiarity with simple plumbing to do properly. As for how much sand is necessary for leveling the pool..that is a difficult question to answer since I don't know the grade of your yard. You have to use a transit level across the diameter of the pool to determine the grade first...then, you can estimate the amount of sand needed. If your area is already level, then no sand is necessary. Be aware that leveling the area using sand is not recommended. You can use the pump and filter that comes with the salt water system. Or, if you wish, you can add the sand filter to the salt water system; however, that requires some familiarity with simple plumbing to do properly. As for how much sand is necessary for leveling the pool..that is a difficult question to answer since I don't know the grade of your yard. You have to use a transit level across the diameter of the pool to determine the grade first...then, you can estimate the amount of sand needed. If your area is already level, then no sand is necessary. Be aware that leveling the area... » Read More You can use the pump and filter that comes with the salt water system. Or, if you wish, you can add the sand filter to the salt water system; however, that requires some familiarity with simple plumbing to do properly. As for how much sand is necessary for leveling the pool..that is a difficult question to answer since I don't know the grade of your yard. You have to use a transit level across the diameter of the pool to determine the grade first...then, you can estimate the amount of sand needed. If your area is already level, then no sand is necessary. Be aware that leveling the area using sand is not recommended. « Show Less
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Not without some significant McGyvering. I would recommend you keep using the filters until a part fails or you see the salt water system or sand filter pump on sale somewhere. In the mean time, as long as you clean the pool before putting it away for the winter, the salt water system is much better than harmful chemicals...
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The maintenance is minimal, you just back flush the sand filter when the pressure gets low. A skimmer is a must for insects and other debris that fall into the pool. We just cut ours on a few days ago for the second year and sounds noisy, so maybe buying another one soon. We could not tell that the electric consumption changed from the fresh water pump that came with the pool.
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I recommend the 2500 GPH pump and the salt water chlorinator.. You use very little, if any chemicals.