Installing a new Intex AGP with saltwater chlorination.

[BigDave]

Sounds about right. I don't know if you can turn off the SWCG but I would try.

The Super Simple Recipie http://pool9.net/ssr/ should be a pretty good startup plan. Follow the "Intex Pool Care Plan" using dichlor until you have sufficient CYA in the pool then you can let the SWCG take over; it won't be able to keep up with the demand in an unstabilized pool. According to the pool calculator, 4lbs of dichlor (3/4 Cup at a time) will get CYA to 55 which should be good.

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[tigers75]

Its my understanding that with chlorinated pools, the sunlight fades out the chlorine quickly, therefore is there an ideal "range of time" in which the salt water system should be run each day? How about the pools filter pump also? I assume it will depend on a number of factors (sunlight exposure, initial water quality at start up fill, and the waters exposure to swimmers, suntan lotions,ect.)
Thanks for the info!

[Watermom]

As Dave mentioned above, having enough CYA in the pool will help prevent the chlorine from being lost too quickly to sunlight. As far as when is ideal to run the SWCG, I'll let someone else who has one give you advice about that.

Are you aware that those Intex SWCGs have a copper electrode? You do not want copper in your pool. Contrary to popular belief, it is copper that stains things and turns blonde hair green, not chlorine. You can disconnect the copper electrode and use the SWCG without it.

[tigers75]

Yes have been looking into how to disconnect the copper part.

[CarlD]

Why you add Borax and Baking soda unless your pH and T/A were low?

[tigers75]

Yes Carl, I won't initially add the Borax or baking soda until i have tested the water. Only plan on having these on hand to make adjustments. This is our first pool, so I think there will be some trial and error. Hopefully less error, so the family can enjoy the pool throughout the summer.

[Watermom]

We'll be around if you need some help while you are in the learning curve!

[larrylintz]

Hey Tiger, or anyone, how do you disconnect it?

[FormerBromineUser]

Not sure what you are asking. Can you be more specific?

[larrylintz]

Not sure what you are asking. Can you be more specific?

sorry, i should have quoted the comment i was responding to. The situation is that i bought the Intex 9x18 4,500 gallon pool which came with a Krystal Clear 1200 gph Sand Filter Pump. I want to add a saltwater system, but was advised on this forum that there is a problem with the copper ionizer. Someone said it's possible to disconnect it and i was just asking someone if they found proper instructions.
While i have your attention can i seek your counsel to help me figure out which salt water pump in the link below would be compatible with the pump I already have? http://www.walmart.com/search/search...ex%20saltwater