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    Intex Easy Set or Frame?

    Fyi- New Intex systems don't have copper bars any more. Actually most chlorine tablets are 85% Calcium Hypochlorite (CaCl2O2) and 15% who knows what from China. By contrast the salt cell or generator utilizes electrolysis to produce pure chlorine. The electrolysis breaks down or separates the...
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    Need help. Buying Intex Saltwater System

    Have a 12' round pool and my saltwater generator got that dreaded 91 low salt, even when the level is fine. Basically a design flaw in that flat black plug going into the cell unit. It will break and you can't avoid it. Anyway my question is Intex has 2 brand new units 28667EG 7,000 gallons...
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    Got the pool, now what???

    New 2015 Intex saltwater units eliminated the copper block, more heavy duty and now uses a separate process to kill algae and bacteria. Also, Thankfully they re-engineered that horrible flat plug to the low salt sensor. That broke after 2-3 years. Don't make a mistake like I did buying the all...
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    Intex SWG "low salt" & rust???

    Yep that is Intex horrible engineering. If you noticed the new ones are redesigned to eliminate the problem. Problem is where you see the rust, that was a bad design and water starts leaking into the prongs, and the black female connector causing it to short, thus LOW salt beeping. You have to...
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    Intex Easy Set or Frame?

    Saltwater system is the way to go. While it does generate chlorine it is at a much lower level then traditional chlorine pools and a different chemical makeup. Thus, No burning eyes, chlorine smell, constant shocking and it is basically maintenance free. Plus your skin feels great from the...