Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System and Sand Filter Pump

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Durable, easy to use in our pool. No maintenance needed usually, and a great option for portable pools. Installed simple plugging in, effectively maintaining the water in the pool.

The Saltwater system is really nice to have, i have used Intex saltwater systems for years because i liked this option instead of using chemicals in my pool. The units work well except for the low salt warnings that you get over time. I am actually on my 3rd unit over the past 5 or 6 years (and just ordered another one as a backup in the event the one I have been using this year has the 'Low Salt Issue' occur again. Even cleaning the cells per the online instructions from Intex does not fix the issue. I know it actually is NOT a low salt situation because the water has been professionally tested and the pool water tests 'good' for the amount of salt in the pool AND putting a brand new electrode in the Saltwater system ended up working fine.

If I could give negative stars I would. These last about 1 season, I’d that. And then either the control panel goes bed, you get the dreaded code 91 Low Salt. And INTEX claims it has a 1 year warranty. Hmm, wonder why.

never work right,,,low salt,,,hi salt,,,,my pool getting green.

On my third intex qs 500 , they work about 1 to 2 years then start throwing a low salt , this one throws low salt straight out of the box ,,im tired of screwing with them gonna take it apart and bypass the low salt , so be warned

Dont spend the money. I bought 1 which lasted 3 months. Got a brand new warranty replacement. It lasted 1 month. The control board and power supply are faulty. I was told by CS THEY KNOW THEY ARE! Needless to say, I am back to Chlorine Tabs which sucks. But at least my pool is clear and clean.

This rating is for the 26669EG model I purchased in 2020. Overall, I am a satisfied customer. I use this unit in combination with a Hayward Powerflo Matrix Pump and Hayward sand filter for my 10,400 gallon Yardmore Saltwater LX above ground pool I have had to replace parts. I purchased a new 12659EG control module because I flooded and completely submerged the original purchased, so it understandably stopped working. Also had to replace the titanium electrode twice, failed once in the middle of summer 2022, then again in fall 2024 (was covering my pool for the winter a couple of weeks after that, anyway). So, figure on having to purchase new electrodes to make the chlorine production work every two years. I keep salt at about 3200 ppm. Other than that, the only things I do to treat pool is broadcast several pounds of baking soda a couple of times through the summer and add algaecide every couple of weeks starting usually in mid-July, water stays completely transparent. Friend who lives across town is constantly fighting to adjust her chemicals and keep above ground pool from turning green while I frankly do very, very little for weekly (or even monthly) pool maintenance during swim season. Is this a perfect product that's going to give you years of worry-free operation? No. However, the alternative of dealing with (and the constant cost of) adding chlorine is frankly worth it for me.

good morning it's another beautiful day in paradise. i was finally able to get my intex unit up and running on auto. the reason it took so long was because my old intex unit went down and told me that i had low salt. i put in a 40lb. bag and it still read low salt, this went on for a total of 4 bags, then i realized my unit was sending me faulty readings. it took a couple of weeks of draining about 1 inch oer day and then refilling the pool. it's up and running great now thanks terry

I have purchased more than 3 of these ...all don't last more that 1 season. Expensive even if it lasted 2 years!

Keeps water clean, but failed after one and a half season which is unacceptable.

Bought this unit in 2022 with the intention of using it for the 2023 season. Worked fine in 2023. This year (2024), not so much. Started throwing the 91 code (low salt) in the beginning of August. Added the 20 lbs of salt the manual said to add when low salt light comes on, and turned the unit back on. Stays on for less than 5 minutes, and then 91 comes back on. I have already took it apart and cleaned it (it wasn't even dirty or had any kind of build up on it), all to no avail. This is the second unit that we have bought in 5 years (the other one lasted a little longer) but we're thinking of throwing in the towel. If I had read the other reviews, I probably would have never bought the second one. Not worth the money!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My pool had never been so perfect. This is so effective and easy to use and to give maintenance. The durability so far is great, I’ve been using it for many months. The installation was easy and it was compatible to my pool. Highly recommended!

Excellent product. Would never go back to chemicals.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The installation of this system was super easy. It is very effective on getting the job done and doing what it's supposed to do. It doesn't require much maintenance. It is durable and has great compatibility.

I love this saltwater system when it works but have bought several over the years. They only last about two years and then the titanium electrode fails. They are just too expensive to replace every two years and the titanium electrode is over half the cost of a new system.

One day it works the next it says high salt. The next day it works for a feed hours and then says high salt. The next 5 days it’s high salt and then it starts working again. The only thing I do is turn it on and off, I think it’s junk and I don’t recommend this product.

had my set up running now for about 3 months now, I would love to give 5 stars but the only and I mean only issue I have is I cannot put this on a timer with my pump. what I mean is my sand filter and pump I have set up on a Wi-Fi timer which comes on and turns off at specific times. turn it on. The unit when turned on will come on again 24hr later which is great IF THE POWER DOESNT GO OUT. When the power goes out you then need to manually push the power button to get the system to turn back on. Very easy if your home you just have to remember to turn it back on at the time your pump is running. This would be great to be able to have it on the timer so when the power goes out and comes back on the system will still turn on at the time its supposed to. great unit but could use that upgrade to allow when its plugged in its on rather than a push button why not a toggle switch?

I like the saltwater chrorine system until electrode failed 13months after purchase. Warranty is 12 months…. New electrode costs more than new pump. Total dissapointment.

bought this last year went to put on line this year and it worked for 1 week now will not let me change any setting or turn itself off, to bad I have had good luck with most of there products but this is a bust

This salt water chlorinator is starting its second season for us with with zero issues! It was simple to set up and keeps our pool, (18'x9' Intex XTR) clean and clear all season with no maintenance at all. We cycle it 10 hours/day with the winter running 12 hours/day. It is a great unit creating a nearly maintenance-free pool experience!