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In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders

"Automatic pool chlorinators for swimming pools up to 40,000 gallons. Automatic chemical feeder for in ground swimming pools holds up to 9 lbs. of pool chlorine or bromine tablets."
Average Customer Rating:
4.2 out of 5
4.2
 out of 
5
(15 Reviews) 15
12 of 15(80%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Review 1 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Should have done this years ago,
Date:May 8, 2010
By to1mrjeff
from Rhode Island
from Rhode Island
Pros: Easy to use and keeps pool crystal clear
Cons: I put my unit in the basement for winter
"I should have done this years ago. Add tablets once a week and good to go. By putting it in the basement for the winter this looks as new as the day I bought it. Very happy with this product."
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 2 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
not good,
Date:October 13, 2009
By Anonymous
from Connecticut
from Connecticut
Pros: should be easy
Cons: It breaks 2-3x per season
"We have had this for three seasons,The inlet and outlet fittings and hoses become brittle and break at least 2x per season. The o- ring at the top cap is the latest hassle. It now needs to be replaced and I can not find a replacement. If you buy this thing buy extra hose and fittings and small plugs to stop the holes when it breaks, because it will!"
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
Review 3 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great and trouble free,
Date:August 24, 2009
By Gunny
from Colts Neck, NJ
from Colts Neck, NJ
Pros: Easy to use
Cons: Need to replace top oring every two years due to swelling
"This is a great unit and for the most part trouble free. You must keep the lid lubed with jacks or similar lube and replace Oring on lid every two years due to swelling. (about $10) thats just normal maintanence. Great unit."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 4 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
great purchase,
Date:July 18, 2009
By johnwads
from central pa
from central pa
Pros: drop in the tablets and its good for a while
"Purchased this after using granular chlorine for years should have gone this route long ago.
Easy install, just get your chlorine to the desired level and then u just check the tablets alot less time worry ing about when to add chlorine
"
Review 5 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Works Great !,
Date:July 12, 2009
By SuzyQ
from Elkland, PA 16920
from Elkland, PA 16920
Pros: Easy to install and sturdy
Cons: Cover hard to remove
"We use the free standing chlorinator, and it's keeping the correct amount of chlorine in the pool by using 7 ( 3 inch) tablets a week."
Review 6 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Works great for 1 season, no more,
Date:April 8, 2009
By BillM
from Tulsa, OK
from Tulsa, OK
Pros: Control chlorine feed rate easily....
Cons: On my 2nd unit....they fail after about 1 season.
"These are great, but expensive because they fail every season or so. Even in properly winterized, the lines become brittle and/or the unit itself will fail.
I'm looking for a better unit, only time will tell."
Review 7 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
chlorinator,
Date:December 14, 2008
By rtspool
from lansing, michigan
from lansing, michigan
Pros: inexpensive, long-lasting
Cons: none
"I am totally satisfied with my purchase from you of the in-line chlorinator. first of all, it arrived within 2 days. next, it was soo easy to install. As a lone breadwinner, the cost of this product as well as being able to avoid paying an installation charge to someone else, is extremely important. From start to finish, it only took me about 15 minutes to remove the old chlorinator and install the new. Up and running in 15 minutes suits me just fine!!!!"
Review 8 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Is this the best design?,
Date:June 17, 2008
By TommyMac
from Boston
from Boston
Pros: Does a good job chlorinating the pool when you can stop it from leaking.
Cons: Leaks after 1 year- impossible to close or open
"Works great for the first few months then opening and closing becomes harder and harder. 3 O-rings in 2 years."
Review 9 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product,
Date:May 25, 2008
By rsilva708
from Hickory Hills, IL
from Hickory Hills, IL
Pros: easy Install
Cons: Could use a clear lid
"I use the large inground inline model on my aboveground pool. Just becasue they say it is inground, you can still use in on an aboveground. If you have a typical aboveground system with hoses, just get some hose fittings to thread in and connect your hoses. With mine, I bought a check valve to install between the Chlorinator and my filter. It is really a good idea to have the checkvalve there. You do not want the high dose chlorine to back fill into your filter system..... THey Chlorinator makes it really to adjust the levels in your pool. When I want to do a maintence shock, I just open the valve all the way, and then return it to its normal setting. If you have ball valves installed before the pump and after the chlorinator, you can limit the water loss and the high chlorinated weater from getting everywhere when you check and add more tabs. If the unit had a clear lid it would make it easier to check if you needed to add more tabs.
I work a lot, and when I get home from work I don't want to mess with the pool so having this has cut down on some of the maintence."
Review 10 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Better than previous model sold,
Date:August 22, 2007
By Anonymous
Pros: I greased the o-ring and find it easier to open.
Cons: Really needs a clear plastic lid
"If anyone would put a clear plastic lid on
a chlorine feeder they would dominate the
market for these things. You really can't know if it needs more cholrine without opening it... and that is not simple
"
Review 11 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Good value for the price,
Date:August 22, 2007
By sar001
Pros: Easy to fill and matain
This customer did not provide a text review.
Review 12 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Good Product,
Date:August 22, 2007
By dfriday
Pros: Easy to install and use
Cons: None
"As with most Hayward products this is a great product. I have it installed in my aprrox 30,000 gal inground pool. Easy to install ( I have it inline) and easy to maintain the chlorine level in your pool."
Review 13 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Efficient,
Date:August 22, 2007
By Junior47
Pros: Easy installation, made well
Cons: none
"As I started the installation I was leary of the manufactures claim but to my amazement the installation was very easy. I am also very satisfied with the adjustable dial to control the amount of choroline. I would recommend this Hayward product to my friends."
Review 14 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Easy to install, easy to use,
Date:August 22, 2007
By vermin85
from Bloomfield, MI
from Bloomfield, MI
Pros: Easy operation
Cons: Strong chlorine odor when opened - BE CAREFUL!
"I love the product. It was easy to install if you can work with a hacksaw, PVC pipe and the associated glue. Make sure you install a backflow preventer (from the local hardware store) if you have a heater as you do not want concentrated chlorine going back into the heater when you shut off the pump. When you open up the lid to add chlorine tablets to the unit, the chlorine gasses are highly concentrated and can burn the inside of your nose if you are not careful to keep your face out of the way. If you have a mask, use it, or I just cover my nose and mouth with a towel so I don't get that huge "blast" of odor."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
Review 15 for In-Ground Pool Chemical Feeders
Overall Rating
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great Product,
Date:August 22, 2007
By Robb
from Sardinia, NY
from Sardinia, NY
Pros: Easy to load, install and use.
Cons: None
"Great product for making your swimming experience that much better, once this thing is dialed in and you keep it full of tabs, say bye, bye to any algae or other low chlorine levels. Love this thing!"