I have a 18' Intex Ultra with a sand filter. I was considering getting the SWG generator but I read on here about the saltwater rusting the frame faster than normal. Does any one else that has a SWG and an Ultra have that same problem? Thanks in advance for the advice.
SWG And Intex Ultra
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We had an ultra for two years with swg, no issues, worked great. Took it down and sold it and all was good.
I am starting 2nd season with Intex Ultra and SWG. No corrosion or other salt-related issues.
f3justusc
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I had one and each pool I set up rusted. One pool rusted to the point that I could bend the uprights by hand in less than 8 months. It could have been poor quality pools, chemistry not right, or a combination. I cannot say it was definitely the SWG but I gave it away when I got the new pool. Now, I use straight chlorine and after a year, I do not see any rust on the Sharkline. Many people have good experiences and there are several posts on the forum about it.
My Intex 24X52 is almost 4 years old. While checking it for problems after the winter I discovered 10 of the 24 horizontal support bars are severely rusted and replacements are no longer available. :grrrr:
When I called Intex the only solution they offered was to sell me a new frame for what I paid for the whole pool.
I need to find out what the difference is from the 2011 and below frames are from the 2012 and above.
When I called Intex the only solution they offered was to sell me a new frame for what I paid for the whole pool.
I need to find out what the difference is from the 2011 and below frames are from the 2012 and above.
I have an Intex Ultra Frame with SWG that's been up for almost a year. Around the top frame I can see the beginning of some very slight rust. I wipe off the metal with some clear water every now and again