Installing a new Intex AGP with saltwater chlorination.

[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!

[tigers75]

Nice! Thanks All!

Finished leveling this afternoon. Tomorrow morning, checking leveling one final time, followed by laying down a tarp, then foam board (Gorilla tape on all seams), the pool ground cover on top of that, and then pool assembly, and finally dropping the hose in to start filling. I have been so meticulous in getting the leveled spot perfect, it almost seems to good to be true? We'll see.

Picked up all other chemicals needed in the SS Recipe, and for the BBB method of continual care! Wish me luck!

[Watermom]

Leveling is the hardest part. I have no idea how long we worked to get the area level when we put in our first pool years ago. Hope the rest is smooth sailing for you.

[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