Can Intex pools stay up in the winter?
In warmer climates, Intex advises to keep your pool up, if you prefer. However, you must winterize the pool when keeping it full throughout the winter. If your area maintains tropical climates all year long, you may not need to winterize your pool at all, especially if you use your pool on a regular basis.
Can I make my above ground pool saltwater?
Can A Saltwater Pool Be Used on an Above Ground Pool? If you’re wondering if a saltwater generator can be used for an above ground pool, the answer is- absolutely! Many people have above ground saltwater pools, especially as salt water pools slowly become the norm.
What kind of salt do you use for Intex saltwater system?
Connect the water return (to the pool) hose to the adaptor A (05CG-11) on the saltwater pool system with a hose clamp (5F21). Use only sodium chloride (NaCl) salt that is at least 99.8% pure.
What chemicals do I need for my Intex saltwater pool?
Intex Pool Chemical Startup List
- Alkalinity increaser (sodium bicarbonate)
- Alkalinity decreaser (sodium bisulfate)
- pH increaser (sodium carbonate)
- pH decreaser (sodium bisulfate)
- Calcium hardness increaser (calcium chloride)
- Sanitizer (liquid chlorine, chlorine tablets, Intex saltwater pool system)
What type of pool is best for saltwater?
Leisure Pools Composite Fiberglass Pools The boating industry worked out years ago that fiberglass was one of man’s greatest materials in dealing with salt water, which is why fiberglass pools are also a perfect choice for anyone wanting to use a salt chlorinator with their swimming pool.
How long should I run my Intex saltwater system?
First make sure you run just the filter pump for at least six hours to ensure the salt you’ve added has dissolved properly. Then you can run the salt water system fir the time recommended in the manual. If it’s very hot and sunny you should run it for four hours for the 16’x48″ pool.