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Yes, you’ll need to clean the cartridge elements after using. The product may have additional information and guidance on the packaging.

No, you can’t convert a vinyl pool this way. The vinyl is what makes the pool waterproof, so it needs to be replaced with another vinyl liner to hold water properly.

Sounds like there is an intermittent issue. Could be wiring, could be connections or something else. When it happens, try calling customer service for Pentair and see if they can walk you through troubleshooting steps.

Sounds like you should consult with a pool tech or electrical technician. You definitely need to be sure you have proper bonding and grounding!

Yes, you could have damaged the coating on the plates inside the salt cell. It may need to be replaced, and then only clean with a weaker solution (per manufacturer directions) as the cell indicates!

You may need to have the top surface removed professionally and resurfaced.

With a salt cell the pH will be continually pushed up with the manufacture of the chlorine so you do need to add a reducer regularly (every couple of days). There are acid drip systems that can be added to Read More …

Yes, if you are able to get quartz into the mix at that price it would be worth the addition.