Intex Krystal Clear Saltwater System and Sand Filter Pump

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.

I bought this filter in Latvia at the DEPO store. It didn't even last one summer. In the warranty repair, they said there was sand inside (even though it’s a sand filter) and hair (since people swim in the pool). They also referred to the technical documentation, claiming that the filter was used against the regulations—meaning outdoors. Never mind that this filter is meant for an outdoor pool. It turns out that the filter can only be used indoors or under a shelter, where it won’t be exposed to rain, pool splashes, or anything similar. You can also see in other comments that people had the same problem as I did—it would regularly shut off and eventually stopped working completely. It seems that the automation doesn’t function properly. In short, if this filter breaks after one summer, the warranty will be completely useless, as there are plenty of reference points for why they won’t repair it under warranty. In the end, I didn’t even understand what the real issue was—whether it was the sand in the filter or the fact that water got into it. It seems like they wrote down every possible excuse just to avoid repairing it.

The item is not matched with the detail description and highlights total different item numbers. Picture shows one thing detail description show another. Bait and switch game. Shame on you target. Now I got to take time to take it back.

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

Useless warranty, essential part which doesn't last is unavailable (Titanium Electrode).

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!

My previous chlorinator was very good but died aged 20. Technology has clearly advanced and the price has dropped. This appears to be a good and much cheaper replacement. However there are two aspects which could be improved. The programed operation repeats every 24 hours, but there is no clock and it is only possible to program a fixed number of hours from the moment of programming. It is also not possible to see the start time. A soft copy of the instructions is only available on the Czech website as the copy on the US website is for another version and also is a corrupted file.

[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.

Dislike that this didn't last more than one year

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.

I purchased the generator at the end of the summer of 23', I didn't install it on the 500 gallon pool at that time though. Because the old freestanding 500 gallon pool was small for the grandkids, I purchased an Intex 10' 1100 gallon pool. I installed the salt water generator as soon as I set this new pool up around May 24'. I let it run for a week or so before taking a water sample to a local pool company for analysis. I needed to extend the run time, add more salt and add another chemical. The instructions for the QS400 state for my size pool the generator should run about 3 hours. I have found that I have it set to 7 hours to work for the level chlorine I am happy with in the pool. Following a heavy rain or heavy use by the grandkids, I add a bit of shock. Beyond these things, the generator has been great!. Much less maintenance than having to add chlorine tablets and keep checking on levels. The pool has remained clear and seems to be holding chemical levels, per test strips. Very happy with the purchase and trouble free use of the pool compared to previous years.

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.

Bought the sand filter and saltwater system 14 months ago and used for 4 months when the electrode failed. Conveniently, this single part only has a 1 year warranty, and is 2/3 the cost of the whole system. Certainly will be the last piece of Intex equipment I buy. If you’re thinking about an Intex saltwater system, don’t. Run the other way!

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?

Unit is brand new. And keeps turning on and off and beeping. Junk.

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.