I am getting a error code of 92 on my intex swg. I have put 4 - 40 lb bags into a 15 x 48 pool and brushed the bottom to distribute the salt evenly. I left the pump on for 24 hrs and then set the swg for 2 hrs as directed in the manual. Still getting error code of high salt level. Intex recommends draining 20% of the pool and refilling it. I really don't want to drain the pool. Can I just leave the pump on for a few days until more salt disolves or with the cause the pool to turn green? Should I add ph down to the pool? How can I avoid fixing the problem without draining the pool?

SOURCE: pool pump

You may have a hard water problem. Remove and inspect the unit containing the plates. You'll be able to see build-up. I was surprised to see how much it had coated the plates after only a month of use. Cap end and soak with vinegar. Re-install. Check regularly. Also, with the initial salt startup, a 16'x48" requires 120 pounds, the first time your low salt light comes on, the manual says to add 30 more lbs. That's a total of 150 lbs. Speed up the salt dissolving process, mix it up physically and aim the return down into the water, remove the skimmer if you have one so intake and circulation is maximized. Run for 24 hrs. Make sure you have a more than adequate pump with a clean filter. I replaced mine with a larger Intex pump.

John Prohaska

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• Posted on Jul 05, 2009

SOURCE: High ph, algea, salty taste

You are going to need to buy chemicals anyway (acid for sure and probably algaecide) so find a good pool store tech and have them test your water and recommend the proper doses.

In summary though, you should not taste the salt in the pool and being able to means the salt content is to high. Chlorine generators will not work if the salt is to high and the fix is to drain water and dilute the remaining water until the salt content is no higher than max. No chlorine could explain the algae.

Generators also cause the pH to rise over time so you will need to keep acid on hand to counteract that.

SOURCE: I have an intex chlorinator and an intex 24' x 48

high chlorine can cause problems too it will give false readings for your ph and alkalinity.
The most important thing to remeber is that there is a sequence to follow.
First buy a test kit for salt about 11 bucks for 10 tests. you need to have the ppm's at 3000
if it is to high drain 20% water re-fill and filter/curculate for 6 hours then test again. once at 3000 then go for your chlorine it should be between 1.0 and 1.5 with a test kit now with those 2 in line go for ph adjustment ph should be as close 2 7.6 as possible. Ph will cause more problems like cloudy water or algea more than anything else.
another thing you need to realize is that the intex salt system sucks. Once you set it for the # of hours to chlorinate you are basically guessing as to what is needed. Yes there is a guidence chart as to hours to run but it is over kill and lets too much chlorine be generated start with 3-4 hours of generating but remember also that at 4 hours generating that is nowhere near enough filtering
you will need to shut power off get it out of sleep mode and continue to filter
on avberage a pool should be turned over 3 times a day my pool 7000gl and the 2000gph all in one intex salt pump needs run at least 10 hours a day alone without the chlorinator
my pool only 18' so with your total gallons it will be longer
one last thing to consider is that when in chlorine generating mode the filter slows down because of all the electronics. You can not hear it happen but if you put your hand in front of the discharge you can tell

SOURCE: I have a intex outdoor pool (16

this is available on intex.com look up the manual for model 8111
if you cant find it get back to me and I will look in my book


http://www.intexcorp.com.hk/proifv/proifv_dl_client.jsp?source=intexstore

SOURCE: I have a intex 15'x 48

beleive it or not all pools are not created equal
you can have 2 different brand pools the same size and they will have different water capacity
in your case since you did not tell what model pool we will go the average route

15x48 is an average of about 4000gl
that translates to about 100 pounds of salt
most important is to get a salt test kit and a chlorine/ph test kit both for about 10 bucks each
start with 75 pounds salt throwing it right in the pool then pushing it around to help dissolve it like with a brush

you want 98% pure pool salt, not iodized salt best to get this from a pool store 40lbs for 8-10 dollars
remember not to let them sell you thiungs you do not need or give bad advice

once salt is in and partially disolved turn on filter only for 24 hours
now check salt level with kit
it is imparitive to have your salt level at as close to 3000ppm as you can

you can be as high as 4000ppm but remeber the higher it is the more salt taste you will have any lower than 2500 then it is hard to generate chlorine when needed

try to find some of my other posts dealing with cloudy water and green water and you will read more info on filtering which is a major factor

If you have more questions I am at [email protected]