Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System and Filter Pump Review

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 or 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.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. 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. 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. 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.

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Product Description:
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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