Intex 2000 GPH Filter Pump and Chlorinator Combo Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pump 6 months ago when the price was much higher than it currently is (as of Aug 09) and felt at that time I got a great deal. For the price it is going for now...it is a HUGE bargain considering the time you'll save and more importantly, the money saved for dangerous chemicals that you will NEVER have to use.

INITIAL SETUP
Yes, it is HEAVY!! But that is a good thing. It is constructed of metal and heavy-plastic...appears it will last awhile. You can bolt it in place if you wish (some states require that you do), or you can simply place it on the ground next to the pool. When I first took it out of the box and saw all of the attachments I freaked out thinking it was going to be a nightmare to put together. It also has a mini-novel for a manual. But...after looking over each piece for a few minutes and just glancing through the manual, I figured it out and had no problem setting it up. They give you 4 hose attachment configurations (2 are for pools with smaller intake/outtake holes {1.25"}, and the other 2 are for pools with larger intake/outtake holes {1.5"})...knowing that, it isn't so scary looking at & trying to hook up. I have the 13x39 Summer Escapes Quickset pool (with the inflatable ring top), which holds somewhere between 2100-2200 gallons of water, and this pump could easily take care of a pool 5 times it's size. Only problem I had with initially setting it up...my pool isn't an Intex, so it didn't have exactly a 1.25" or 1.5" hose hole, so I carefully cut it and it works perfectly. I don't recommend doing this unless you are fairly confident in your ability to cut a perfect circle with a flat razor blade...otherwise it could leak. If you don't want to, you can google the correct attachment. I cut my hole to 1.5" so I could use the larger attachments since it has an adjustable direction outtake (aim it to the side to make the pool do a slow swirwl, which will result in better filtration).

PROGRAMMING
Programming is simple...hold down a button to enable programming mode, enter the hours you want it to run, then hold down a button again to confirm and you're good to go! One thing the manual doesn't tell you...the timer works on a 24-hour clock and will always turn on the chlorinator at the same time each day that you initially programmed it. Example....I want mine to run at night since you can't swim in it when it's chlorinating...so I enter programming mode at 11pm and set it for 4 hours...then every night at 11pm it will start the chlorinating process for 4 hours. Now, the problem with this systems programming. If the power goes out, you unplug it, turn it off, or anything like that...it loses it's chlorinating programming and you have to do it again. This can be kind of a pain, but as I stated earlier, for the price and how well it cleans (I'll get to that later in the review), I can deal with it. I have to reprogram mine about every 3 days because I use the pump to vaccuum the pool...to turn on just the pump without chlorinating, you have to turn the system off and back on again. Doing this loses the chlorinating programming, but enables just the pump (since this is the combo system, the pump and chlorinator are separate processes - but the pump runs when the chlorinator is running).

PREPARATION
The manual states to add the required amount of salt and let the pump run for approx 24 hours before turning on the chlorinator to be sure all salt has disolved. I let my kids get in and splash around to mix it up and was positive the salt disolved within an hour and had the chlorinator running within 3 hours of first putting in the salt and encountered no problems. My pool required approx 60 lbs of salt, which cost me less than $15 at my local Sams. $4 for a 25lb bag of table salt is a lot cheaper than a container of chlorine...and I haven't had to purchase anymore since then. Wally World had "pool salt" but is no different than table salt, so don't be fooled thinking you need to buy the more expensive stuff...just be sure it doesn't contain iodine.

IT'S OPERATION, CLEANING ABILITY, ETC.....drum roll please...
Outside of the pains with reprogramming, this pump is PERFECT for a smaller above-ground pool. 6 months later and my water is crystal clear. Last year I used powdered chlorine and had to empty my pool every 2 weeks to scrub the slime off of the walls...but this system has not allowed any slime to form. Now, to keep your water clean, you must keep the chlorine level at an appropriate level or you will get yucky water. This system is not God and cannot work miracles. You must do your part in making sure it chlorinates for the right amout of time. The more your pool is in the sunlight, the longer you will need to have the chlorinator running. My pool is in open sunlight from about 12pm until 6pm and I run it for 4 hours everynight. I think 3 1/2 hours would be more appropriate for my pool size, but you cannot do half-hour increments. I have not noticed an increase in my elec bill at all, but my water bill is surely a lot lower from last year because I am not emptying and refilling a 2100 gallon pool every 2 weeks. When it is running, it makes a fairly quiet hum...just enough for you to know it is on, but not enough to be annoying.

MAINTENANCE
This pump/chlorinator combo does use a filter...filter type B from Intex. My local Wally World sells a package of 2 for about $17, which isn't bad since you don't have to purchase chlorine, stabilizer, ph balancer, shock, or anything else. To make the filters last longer, about once a week I take it out and give it a good spraydown with the hose on high. I change the filters about every 6 weeks. Other than that, there really is no maintenance. When I vaccuum, I have an attachment that collects larger debris before it goes into the pump so I don't have to worry about clogging. I do recommend this kind of vaccuum because it can clog with larger debris like tree bark, large leaves, pine needles (I live in the south, where there are a lot of pine trees).

WARRANTY
About a month after owning my pump, it began to make a funny louder humming noise when the pump first turned on, but would go away within seconds. About 4 months later, the noise worked its way up to 30-45 seconds. I called Intex about this afraid something was "breaking" internally, and they were super kind during the whole 5 minute phone call (yes, only 5 minutes!). They gave me a fax # to fax a copy of my receipt to along with a completed form they emailed to me. Within 24 hours of faxing that I received an email stating my new pump was being FedEx'd to me. No I didn't have to return the other pump, no additional phone calls, no more questions, and no money out of my pocket. I received the NEW (not refurbished, not an open-box...NEW) pump within 4 days of that email. I do hope this pump doesn't have the same problem, but with a warranty like this for 2 years, would it really matter? I suspect in 2 years they will have a better pump available and I will get rid of this one anyways.

SUMMING IT ALL UP...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this pump. Yeah, they could work on the programming issues, but for the price and cleanliness of my pool...I can deal. My water is crystal clear, it doesn't taste too salty, no dangerous chemicals being used or laying around, I know there are no "critters" laying their eggs in it, and I spend less than an hour a week maintaining it! Go Intex!

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2000 Gallon per Hour Filter Pump with Pool Chlorinator offers the benefits of a powerful 2000 gallon per hour pump combined with the convenience of a salt water system chlorine generator system in one unit.

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Intex Saltwater Pool System Chlorinator (Model 56601E) Review

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(More customer reviews)We opened our pool with the saltwater system and have never had to do anything to it except run the filter 7 hours each night. No chemicals, no shocking, just clean clear water. Got to love this.

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Make your life easier with this in-line automatic pool chlorinator from Intex. This unit will save you money since you will never have to buy packaged pool chlorine ever again! Saltwater chlorination systems are safer too - no more red burning eyes, no more "shocking the pool", no more awful chlorine smell and no more risk of chemical burns from handling packaged chlorine. Your pool's water will be clearer and softer but it will not be salty because so little common table salt is required to run this system. If you have not discovered the ease and benefits of this saltwater system, then now is the time to start saving money and swimming safer with an Intex saltwater system!

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Intex Pool Salt Water System Review

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(More customer reviews)We used this product all last summer and now are using it this summer.I can't say enought about how I love it!!!I have a 18x52frame pool and this things works wonders.It does exactly what it is supposed to do.For my pool it takes 4 40lb bags of water softner salt pellets.I dump it in with pump running.It dissolves in about 2 hours with my 4000 gph intex pump (if your pool is 18" or larger always upgrade to the 4000 gph pump, you will be glad you did).After adding the salt about 3 hours later I turned on my chlorinator (if you have a smaller pump it will take a lot longer to mix the salt properly).Ran it for 8 hours the first day, just to build up the chlorine level then after that ran it for 6 hrs per day.It was an absolute dream.does exactly what it is supposed to do.The negative for me are as follows.If the power goes out you have to re-program it and you can't set a specific time.You just have to go out and turn it on the time of day you want it to turn on every day ( the reason this was annoying to me is that my breaker tends to trip every once in a while and it would screw up my schedule, but truly no big deal in the big picture).Secondly is toward the end of the summer my ph got out of wack and it left big deposits in the cholorinator to the point the water wouldn't flow through so it would automatically shut off.You just have to open it all up and get the deposit build up off of the coils, but it got annoying.This wasn't a problem with the chlorinator it was a problem with my pump not pumping like it should (upgraded to a larger pump and it took care of that) and the fact that I let my ph get out of wack.This year I plan on watching my ph better and just automatically cleaning the coils(it's not really a coil it is actually plates on the inside of the chlorinator) and checking them every other week.Even though it does have it's issues,it is the best thing that ever happened to my pool maintanance.Love it and would recommend it hands down.Just make sure you read all the instructions on how to run it and maintain it.

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Intex Brand Pools and Intex Filter Pump System is designed for Intrex pool set 15' or larger with a properly matched and sized intex filter pump. It might also be compatible with other above ground pool system; however, we do not guaranteed the compatibility of the products. No redder, burning eyes, faded clothes, and pool liners. Simply hook the Intex saltwater generator into the pool's water flow as directed, add the specified amount of salt, and the Chlorine Generator will do the rest. The pool's water is converted to an effective algaecide - and since salt doesn't evaporate or dissipate as chlorine does, the constant addition of chemicals is a thing of the past. Keep your pool incredibly clean, crystal clear and fresh at all times.

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Intex Deluxe Saltwater System Review

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(More customer reviews)This item does what it says it will do. The initial startup was somewhat difficult simply due to having to go to the store and get 160 pounds of salt. After that, it's very easy to use. It gives the pool water a nice soft feeling. It has also kept the pool water completely clear without the addition of ANY chemicals. I don't need to shock it or add Ph. I test the water every other day and the levels are perfect. My two daughters have stated that they like our pool more than their cousins (exact same pool) because ours doesn't burn their eyes. They ahve swam in our pool for hours and their eyes aren't red. The next day they swam at their cousins for a couple of hours and their eyes were red and hurt.

I would recommend that the small "cone" filter that comes with this unit be checked every other day if not every day to keep the water flow strong.

The unit is very easy to install and would highly recommend it for any above ground pool owner.

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The INTEX Pool Saltwater Chlorine Generator Chlorinator helps you no redder, burning eyes, faded clothes, and pool liners. Simply hook the Intex saltwater generator into the pool's water flow as directed, add the specified amount of salt, and the Chlorine Generator will do the rest. The pool's water is converted to an effective algaecide - and since salt doesn't evaporate or dissipate as chlorine does, the constant addition of chemicals is a thing of the past. Keep your pool incredibly clean, crystal clear and fresh at all times.

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Intex Deluxe Saltwater System Review

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(More customer reviews)I normally don't write product reviews but I wanted to help what I suspect was an unfair one by a prior reviewer.
We've been using this system for 3 years with a 6000 gallon pool and it has changed the way we look at pool care. The procedure is simple-- add the recommended amount of salt, program the unit, and it takes care of the rest.
No more algae, no more adding chemicals, no more burning eyes and dry skin. The pool water is like physiological saline and opening your eyes under water is like bathing them in Visene. Very pleasant. Everybody who uses our salt water pool loves it, particulary people with chlorine sensitivity and dry, sensitive skin as it is therapeutic for the latter.
When adding this much salt (160 pounds in our case), don't be discouraged by the unit giving a low salt warning at first. It takes up to 24 hours for the salt to fully dissolve and register. I personally appreciate the unit having the capability to tell you whether your salt level is too low or too high (in addition to otehr warnings like insufficinet flow from the main filter system).
For the price especially, I find this unit highly sophisticated. Try it, you'll like it.

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This applied energy current changes the salt dissolved in the water into liquid chlorine - hypochlorite. The liquid chlorine immediately mixes with the water leaving the chlorinator cell and flows into the swimming pool as clean, chlorinated water. The continuous introduction of liquid chlorine will ensure the continuous sanitization of the pool's water and will not allow the growth of algae. When the liquid chlorine has destroyed the bacteria in the pool, it reverts to salt. This means that the salt is continually regenerated in the process and the only loss of salt is due to backwashing, splash-out and overflow. It may be necessary to add salt to the pool water to bring the concentration back to the desired level of 3,000 parts per million. This form of chlorination will not damage your pool. Chlorine "tablets" or "powder" can damage the pool liner while saline conversion will not. Also, the mildly salted water will not affect the PVC plumbing, filters or pump. Saline chlorination is easier and safer. You will not need to buy or store any dangerous chemicals as you would for a pool.

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Salt Water Above Ground Chlorine Pump Review

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(More customer reviews)If any of you out there have one of those Intex, above-ground, metal framed pools...then this is a must have!!I have had my pool now for 3 years.Each year I have gone the chlorine route and had to buy expensive chemicals, add them all the time, check the water all the time, etc.But this year I purchased one of these, hooked it to my existing pump; followed the directions....And you just set it and forget it!!It sounded too good to be true...but it is true!! All you have to do is to push a button every once in a while to run the Boost cycle (after hard rains and about once a week-same as what you would call a Shock treatment with chemicals) and change the filter when in need.The new 2010 model even will give you a code if your salt level gets too low...or too high...or even if your water flow is low. You cannot taste the salt..no burning eyes, bathing suits dont change their colors..and the water is just as clear....I LOVE IT...and would highly recommend it.I can actually enjoy my pool!!It will pay for itself in the first season!!

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***** Brand New 2010 Model, w/ 2nd stage Copper Ionizations to Control Algae Growth, for Intex Brand Pool & Intex Filter Pump System ***** This Chlorinator/Chlorine Generator/Saltwater system is designed for Intrex pool set 15' or larger with a properly matched/sized intex filter pump. It might also be compatible with other above ground pool system, however, we do not guaranteed the compatibility of the products. No more red, burning eyes, faded clothes, and pool liners! Simply hook the Intex saltwater generator into the pool's water flow as directed, add the specified amount of salt, and the Chlorine Generator will do the rest. The pool's water is converted to an effective algaecide - and since salt doesn't evaporate or dissipate as chlorine does, the constant addition of chemicals is a thing of the past. Keep your pool incredibly clean, crystal clear and fresh at all times.

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Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System Review

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(More customer reviews)We have used our Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System for 2 years now (during summer months only) and it's awesome. Only once per summer we have had to put in the table-salt (once the pool is full of it's first fresh water of the season), that's always at the beginning, when getting the pool ready for summer. Before we bought this system and when we first got our pool, we didn't know a thing about chemicals. In the beginning, we had to go out and buy chlorine, alkaline booster, PH balance increaser and PH balance decrease, plus test strips. Not only are these chemicals dangerous and expensive, but they are such a hassle to clean the pool every 3-5 days and constantly test the water levels to make sure water is safe to swim in. Now, with this salt-water system, you can scratch all those chemicals (it is very important, not to use any of those chemicals with the salt water system, because it will mess up the PH levels and you'll need to start all over with fresh water). The system does the testing and cleaning for you. Depending on the size of your above ground pool, you only need a few 25 pound bags of "Morton Brand" table-salt (can buy at any Costco for $5 a bag), and then you run your system for about 24-48 hours (when first setting up the pool) to get the salt to turn into chlorine. It may take days for the salt cloudiness to clear up. Your system does the testing and if there is not enough chlorine, or too much, in the pool, then an alarm will go off. The system when on, will test the water and chlorine levels for you. You no longer have to test or clean the pool. This sytem will do if for you (along with your filter system). Also, you'll still need a skimmer to clean the leaves and dirt off bottom of pool.

The system comes with a manual, so any time an alarm goes off, you'll get instructions on how to fix it. Let me tell you though, we rarely have any kind of problems with this system and it's the best summer money I have ever spent. You'll only need table-salt, a filter and saltwater system to make the chlorine. Within the summer months our pool is up, we never needed to add more salt. We have an above ground Intex pool and at first we had to call customer service to find out exactly how much salt we needed. They gave us acurate information. We have a 15x15 foot pool and only need to use about 4 or 5 bags of 25 lbs. salt (I forget exactly, since my husband does all the setting up).

Don't expect crystal clear water, unless your filter pump is running all day long (not your salt water system, since that only needs to run 3-5 hours). For the really clear water, your filter has to be running very often. We only run our filter during the time our salt water system is running and maybe overnight, for extra time, but we dont run the filter all day. Our water is only super duper clear when we are always running our filter. Often, we may run the filter over night, while we are asleep.

You'll have to run the salt-water system for about 3-5 hours in the early morning or late at night, when no-one is swimming. This is when your system will be making the salt into chlorine. If your pool doesn't have enough clorine, an alarm will go off and you'll just need to add a little more salt. Our size of pool only requires 3 or 4 hours and there is an automatic timer to set. Depending on where you live, will determine how long you need to run the system. If you live in really hot weather, you may need to run the system longer. We live in a cooler climate so don't need to usually run the system more then 3 hours (4 hours on really hot days). Because you cannot run this sytem while people are in the pool, you may split the time and do 1 or 2 hours in the morning and the rest at night (or just run it all night, while sleeping, with your filter). We won't be using this item this summer, because we have a toddler, that loves to climb, so no pool this summer. I'm sure we will get this system and pool out in the next few years and even if the motor eventually goes out, we'll for sure buy another one.

The best thing about this system, is no more messy chemicals and your skin, hair and eyes will thank your for that too.

Clean and clear. No more stinging eyes or fried hair. Dump all the chemicals for good.

Remember, if you have any troubles with the system, just call up Intex, you can see their 1-800 number on the salt water system site. I probably called them 2 or 3 times in the beginning. We finally got it down. Again, don't expect crystal clear water, unless you are running a cleaning filter all day long (not the salt water system, but a filter).

Here's a good money saving tip, that Intex probably doesn't want you to know...but we have figured out, that the filters can be hosed down, instead of replaced. This way, you are not always buying filter replacements. Just take out the filter, every other day, hose it down good and it works great.

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Krystal Clear Saltwater System - Manufacture ID: 54601EPool water has to be properly maintained to be safe and enjoyable for your family and friends. For years the only way to keep bacteria from building up to unsafe levels was to use chemicals mass-produced in a factory. These chemicals are dangerous to store and dangerous to use. Simply reading the warning labels on a package of chlorine will tell you how dangerous these chemicals really are. But today there is a safe affordable solution that is changing the way people think about pool maintenance: Salt Water Pool Systems. For years this technology cost thousands of dollars and was reserved for high-end in-ground pools. But Intex the company that revolutionized above ground pools with our Easy Set and Metal Frame pools is now changing the way people maintain their above ground pools. Our Saltwater Pool System can be added to your above ground pool regardless of its make.The Intex Salt

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Automatic Chlorine Generator Saltwater Pool System - Intex Model 56601E Review

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(More customer reviews)Love this system.Saves lots of money otherwise spent on poisonous chemicals. Things I learned the hard way.1)For low flow: check the little plastic circle net inside the intake tube.Clean every other day or so for best results.2) For low salt when you know there is plenty:calcium build up on the titanium plates, blueish white.Rinse with high pressure hose (use your thumb)once a week.I didnt figure that out until a few months had passed and had to soak in vinegar to get clean.But once I figured out the minimal routine maintenance needed the unit has been running great.NOTE do not hose bugs off the bottom of the whole system as the water gets into the cooling fan and soaks the circut board and lights.Very very bad.

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The Intex Saltwater Chlorine Generator is much safer and more efficient than using packaged store-bought chlorine for your above ground pool. Say goodbye to red burning eyes, faded clothes, and ruined pool liners. Simply hook the Intex saltwater generator into the pool's water flow as directed, add the specified amount of salt, and the Chlorine Generator will do the rest. The pool's water is converted to an effective algaecide - and since salt doesn't evaporate or dissipate as chlorine does, the constant addition of chlorine chemicals is a thing of the past. Keep your pool incredibly clean, crystal clear and fresh at all times with this Intex saltwater system chlorine generator.

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Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System and Filter Pump Review

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(More customer reviews)This is the 2010 model filter, not the 2009.You do not have to buy adapters or anything else in addition to this pump.Everything you need is included in the package.I'm not sure why Amazon hasn't put a picture in here of all the parts included.I was going to upload a photo but I forgot to take a picture, sorry!

The amount of salt they tell you to get the system up and running is insane, plan on using only about 75% of what they say.Avoid buying expensive pool salt.Go to stores like Costco, BJ's and get the 40lbs bags of salt there.Make sure it does not contain iodine.Or go to your local home improvment store and pick up solar salt, which is what I did (80lbs at Lowes).The crystals are large (1/4-"3/8" diameter) but still dissolved in about 4 hours with the pump running.Throw away the few funny colored crystals you come across.Don't put them in the pool.

Pros:
1. It is quiet.
2. I read the 2009 model would clear its memory when the power goes out.That is not the case with the 2010 model.I set it up, unplugged it for 30 minutes, plugged it back in and it kept the hours it was programed to do.
3. Turning it on and off has not tripped the GFI.
4. The water looks great.No slime on the walls and the pool is staying clean.

Cons:
1. (Solved.See below) You can only program the chlorinator to run for a set time at 24 hours intervals.So if you start the chlorinator at 10pm on Monday it will run again at 10pm on Tuesday.
2. (Solved.See below) If the power goes out (or you turn shut it off/unplug it) when the power comes back on the chlorinator thinks it is the start of its new 24 hour cycle.So it might end up running 2 cycles that day on you.
3. (Somewhat solved.See below) If you want to run the filter for a bit to clean up the water you have to shut off the pump, turn it back on and then hold down both buttons for 5 seconds.This will start what they call the "filter pump" mode.Just shutting off the pump to do this interrupts the 24 chlorinator cycle.When you are done you have to unlock the keypad and confirm the amount of time you want to run the chlorinator for and re-lock the pad.Once that is done you have to shut off the pump because it thinks this is the start of the 24 chlorinator cycle.Don't forget to come out later that evening to turn the chlorinator back on...just flip the power switch.I run mine at night to help give the power grid a break.
4. I use it with the 1.25" to 1.50" adapters.The adapters do not seal completely and there is always a slight drip.But it isn't the drip I care about.When the pump runs it is sucking air in to the fitting.Every day I have to bleed the air out of the top of the filter canister.This isn't really a filter problem as it is an adapter issue.I'm including it here because the adapters are included in the pump package.

Conclusion:
The pump is nice and the filter works great.However the user interface leaves a lot to be desired.At the very least it would be nice to run the filter with out messing up the chlorinator schedule.That is the reason I gave it 4 stars.Is it worth the money?Well I have only owned it for a few weeks so I'm not going to go around saying it's the best thing since sliced bread.All I can say is so far it's done what it should.If it fails then I'll update it here.

Update September 2, 2010:
1. After playing with the adapters for a while I managed to stop them from sucking in air, it didn't take a whole lot of time, just patience.
2. I found a solution to "Cons #1, #2 and #3".This was the problem with the pump not having an internal clock (not to be confused with timer).I bought an outdoor timer from Lowes for $20.It was well worth the money.Leave the pump switch on and set to a high number of hours, mine is at 6 hours.Then use the timer and set it to the real hours you want.I have run it from 3-5 hours depending on how hot it is.With the filter set to a high number of hours it assures me that it will not shut off before the timer box does it.
3. I use a normal vinyl pool vacuum with this.I disconnect the skimmer and attach the 1.5" hose to the intake.It works far better then the intex vacuum that hooks up to a garden hose.I have a pine tree nearby so some of the hidden intake strainers get clogged with debris.
4. It is fairly quiet during operation.If it is noisy then you probably have either air in there which you need to bleed out or one of the hidden intake strainers are clogged.I don't know the design of all the intake strainers so proceed with caution.I have one intake strainer inside the pool.I can remove the skimmer adapter and its right there, this is the usual culprit.You have one right on the intake of the filter.If you want to check it then turn off the pump, shut the intake and outlet valves and unscrew the intake hose from the filter pump.There is a strainer right there.Best way I have found to clear it is leave the intake hose off the filter and open the outlet valve for a few seconds and let it backwash the filter.
5. I am still using the same type B filter I had since June.I rinse it off once a week with a garden hose set to a gentle spray.It takes about 1 minute to do and removes %95 of the stuff on it.This isn't a scientific study, just a guess.It still comes up white, no holes, no tears.So I don't see a reason to replace it.
6. Pool is still clear.No slime, no haze.I do have algae growth on the seams of the pool now and then but nothing major.Use chemicals or just vacuum it up.
7. You can use solar salt with no problems.Don't spend a fortune on pool salt at your local pool supply store.Even though the solar salt purity isn't exactly what the book calls for it works fine.What's half a percent going to matter?

I still stick to the 4 stars I gave it in June.It does what it says and works well.The whole salt thing is pretty easy.I didn't put in as much salt as they said, only about %75 of what they called for in the setup book.I don't remember the exact figures but the book number was overkill.I added in a one or two 12oz cups of salt here and there after heavy rains or adding a good bit of water.

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New for 2010! A two-stage process uses copper ionization to disinfect ions while converting salt to natural chlorine, creating an aggressive biocide to attack pool algae better than any product on the market. Touch-sensitive control panel allows user to pre-program operating hours - 24 hour auto clockFlow sensor system alerts operator to adverse operating conditions. Keypad locking system ensures settings are not changed accidentally.Easy to use test strips (50 count) included to check performance and maintain the perfect level of salinity in your above ground swimming pool.Easy set-up video included.What is saline conversion chlorination? - Saline chlorination is a term used for the process of converting the salt dissolved in water into active liquid chlorine, known as hypochlorite, for the sanitization of swimming pool & spa waterHow does saline conversion chlorination work? - A specific quantity of pure, non-iodized, fine grain table salt is added to the pool water to create a saltwater (saline) concentration of 0.3% (3000 parts per million). This salinity concentration is slightly less than the salinity level found in most human tears, thus it is very gentle to the swimmer's eyes and skin. Liquid chlorine (hypochlorite) is created through a process called electrolysis. As the water pump passes the saline through the chlorinator cell a low voltage DC current is applied to the saline. This applied energy current changes the salt dissolved in the water into liquid chlorine (hypochlorite). The liquid chlorine immediately mixes with the water leaving the chlorinator cell and flows into the swimming pool as clean, chlorinated water.The continuous introduction of liquid chlorine will ensure the continuous sanitization of the pool's water and will not allow the growth of algae. When the liquid chlorine has destroyed the bacteria in the pool, it reverts to salt.

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