If you have just purchased a pool and are looking for options for purifying the water in it, we recommend that you pay attention to the saltwater system. It is a device that converts salt to chlorine using electricity to disinfect and prevent bacteria in the pool.
Saltwater does not irritate the skin, does not provoke redness and burning sensation in the eyes, does not have a pungent odor, and does not provoke hair discoloration, which cannot be said about chlorinated water. Therefore, you can use the pool with your whole family, and the saltwater system will help you provide crystal clear water.
Winner in the category:
The Best Water Purification
In our article, we described in detail the top-3 Intex saltwater systems, indicated the most important criteria when choosing a device, and also added methods for calculating the amount of salt that needs to be added for an ideal salt level.
Below are the best models of saltwater systems and their benefits:
Model | Characteristics |
The Best Water Purification Intex - 26679EG Krystal Clear | Product Dimensions: 19.50in x 27.80in x 25.60in Weight: 63.34 lbs Voltage: 110-120V (W/ GFCI) Chlorine output: 11 g/hour Max pool size: 15,000 gallons Benefits: • Cleans the pool flawlessly thanks to a pump that filters small and large debris, algae, etc., as well as the presence of one of the most powerful saltwater systems that produce 11 g of chlorine per hour • Has chlorine boosting feature for more intensive and faster cleansing • The presence of a built-in timer will allow you to set a convenient schedule for cleaning the pool • Suitable for pools from 4 800 to 15 000 gallons water capacity |
The Most Convenient and Easiest Control Intex - 26669EG Krystal Clear | Product Dimensions: 12.00in x 13.70in x 17.80in Weight: 22.99 lbs Voltage: 110-120V (W/ GFCI) Chlorine output: 12 g/hour Max pool size: 15,000 gallons Benefits: • Has a convenient control panel with a display and easy access buttons • Has a 24-hour automatic timer that allows you to clean the water in the pool even if you are not at home • Has a boost mode, which increases the operation of the device by 8 times • It has an attractive design due to the sleek white-gray casing |
The Easiest to Care For Intex - 26675EG | Product Dimensions: 25.13in x 21.88in x 18.50in Weight: 53.44 lbs Voltage: 110-120V (W/ GFCI) Chlorine output: 7 g/hour Max pool size: 8,500 gallons Benefits: • The chlorinator is self-cleaning, which avoids the formation of limescale • This model is 2 in 1: Sand Filter Pump & Saltwater System • Has a 6-way filter valve (filter, backwash, rinse, re-calculate, drain and close system) • Suitable for above-ground pools from 2 600 to 8 500 gallons water capacity |
This method helps determine characteristics that are important to customers and find the top-3 Intex saltwater models for each category.
Winner in the category:
The Best Water Purification
Product Dimensions: Weight: Voltage: Chlorine output: Max pool size: | 19.50in x 27.80in x 25.60in 63.34 lbs 110-120V (W/ GFCI) 11 g/hour 15,000 gallons |
Absolute winner at: Good at: | Excellent water purification Providing the ideal level of chlorine Convenient design Good build quality Has a timer |
Have you been dreaming about relaxing in a pool with crystal clear water? In this case, you will definitely like Intex – 26679EG Krystal Clear, which contains a pump that filters even the smallest debris. This saltwater system produces 11 grams of chlorine per hour, which is 4 grams more than Intex – 26675EG (review), making the water as comfortable as possible for bathing.
If you have children, salt water is the best choice for you because it has no chemical odor, does not irritate the skin, and does not burn your eyes, unlike chlorinated water. And if guests unexpectedly come to you, the presence of boost mode in this model will help you purify the water in the shortest possible time and enjoy a wonderful rest.
With Intex – 26679EG Krystal Clear, you don’t have to worry about having to set up a system every day, as it has a built-in timer that lets you customize the schedule for the device.
Category winner:
The most convenient and easiest control
Product Dimensions: Weight: Voltage: Chlorine output: Max pool size: | 19.50in x 27.80in x 25.60in 63.34 lbs 110-120V (W/ GFCI) 11 g/hour 15,000 gallons |
Absolute winner at: Good at: | Excellent water purification Providing the ideal level of chlorine Convenient design Good build quality Has a timer |
If it is important for you to manage the work of the device quickly and easily, we advise you to pay attention to Intex – 26669EG Krystal Clear. Its redesigned control panel with easy access buttons will definitely appeal to you. The attractive design of the device due to the sleek white-gray body also cannot be ignored.
Taking care of this device will not give you much of a hassle as Intex – 26669EG Krystal Clear has an adjustable self-cleaning function with three modes. It is also a significant advantage that in the case of an increased or decreased salt level, an indicator on the control panel will notify you of this.
This model, like Intex – 26679EG Krystal Clear (review), has a convenient timer that allows you to automate the operation of the saltwater system.
Category winner:
The easiest to care for
Product Dimensions: Weight: Voltage: Chlorine output: Max pool size: | 25.13in x 21.88in x 18.50in 53.44 lbs 110-120V (W/ GFCI) 7 g/hour 8,500 gallons |
Absolute winner at: Good at: | Easy to care for Good water purification Convenient and easy to control Easy to install Quiet work |
If you are looking for a saltwater system that requires minimal maintenance, then Intex – 26675EG is for you. This model’s chlorinator has a self-cleaning feature to prevent and remove limescale, so you only need to manually clean a system a few times a year.
This model has a built-in timer, which allows you to program the hours of chlorination, or just filtering. Also, the uniqueness of this model is that it is 2 in 1: Sand Filter Pump & Saltwater System, which allows not only to disinfect water but also to clean it of debris.
This model has a fairly compact size (25.13in x 21.88in x 18.50in), which is quite a bit larger than Intex – 26669EG Krystal Clear (review) (12.00in x 13.70in x 17.80in).
Many people who have just bought a saltwater system have a question about how much salt should be added. Below you can find ways to help you determine the right amount of salt for any pool.
One of the easiest ways is to use an online calculator. You just need to enter the size, shape, and volume of your pool, and the site will automatically calculate the required amount of salt.
There are also many charts on the Internet, where, based on the gallons of water in your pool and current salt ppm (you can measure it with a salinity meter), you can find out how many pounds of the product you need to add for a perfect cleaning.
Many pool care websites provide special formulas that help you calculate the exact amount of salt you need to clean your pool.
If you need gentle, but at the same time, high-quality water purification in your pool, we recommend that you pay attention to saltwater systems.
When choosing a device, we recommend that you pay attention to the fact that it purifies water with high quality (produces a sufficient amount of chlorine), has a convenient timer for automating work, is equipped with a control panel for easy setup and adjustment, and has a self-cleaning function to make maintenance of the saltwater system as easy as possible. It will also be a pleasant addition if your device will have a boost mode and understandable detailed instructions in the kit so that its installation and setup are as simple as possible.
Below you can see the best Intex saltwater systems:
Winner in the category:
The Best Water Purification
Category winner:
The most convenient and easiest control
Category winner:
The easiest to care for
The salt level depends on many factors such as size, type, weather, and how often you use the pool. To calculate how much product you need to add, you can use an online calculator, chart, or special formula. You can check our article on how to maintain your pool’s salt level.
After heavy rain or adding fresh water to the pool, measure the current ppm of salt and add the product if necessary. You can find more information about saltwater systems in our article.
The average service life of saltwater systems is 5-7 years. The following Intex systems will keep your pool clean for years: Intex – 26679EG Krystal Clear — The best water purification Intex – 26669EG Krystal Clear — The most convenient and easiest control Intex – 26675EG — The easiest to care for.
Before you go swimming, you need to wait from 20 minutes to an hour for the salt to dissolve.
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