Question 1

WHAT DOES THE BELUGA HOOK UP TO?

Accepted Answer

The Beluga threads into the fitting where water returns to your pool from the filtration system. This is commonly called the “inlet” or “return” fitting.

Question 2

MY INLET HAS MALE THREADS. HOW DO I HOOK UP MY BELUGA?

Accepted Answer

You probably have an eyeball or directional fitting. This fitting has 3 parts and it is common that the last piece is not removed. See our VIDEO on how to remove this fitting properly.

Question 3

MY INLET DOES NOT HAVE A THREAD FITTING, IT IS JUST BARE PVC. CAN I STILL USE THE BELUGA?"

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Beluga needs a few basic plumbing parts to hook up to this style of fitting. You will need a pipe extender, a small piece of 1 ½” PVC pipe, and a female adapter. Check out the video on how to hook kit up.

Question 4

HOW MUCH HOSE DO YOU NEED?

Accepted Answer

The amount of hose you use is entirely up to you. Fifty feet is sufficient in most cases. Keep in mind that the longer the water is in the hose, the warmer it will be when it exits. A longer hose may allow you to increase the volume of water traveling through the hose and warm the pool more quickly.

Question 5

DOES THE HOSE HAVE TO BE BLACK?

Accepted Answer

No! Any dark colored hose will work. Of course the darker the hose the better it will capture the solar heat from the sun.

Question 6

CAN I PLACE THE GARDEN HOSE ON THE ROOF?

Accepted Answer

No. The Beluga is not designed to lift water to a height over 5 feet.

Question 7

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO HEAT THE POOL?

Accepted Answer

This is a difficult question to answer because there are so many variables. The very first requirement is SUN. Hose color, length and positioning are other variables that play a huge role in the amount of heat you achieve. For example, a dark hose on cement will produce better results than a green hose on grass. Another major factor is the volume of water traveling through the hose. If the volume of water is too large, the water will move through the hose too quickly and not be heated. We recommend a stream of roughly ½-inch diameter to produce a good temperature.

Question 8

WILL IT DAMAGE THE PUMP?

Accepted Answer

When used properly, this Device has little if any effect on pump operation. At no time should the Device totally obstruct the flow of water to the pool; even in the closed position water is directed to the hose outlet. Compared to the stress a pool vacuum places on a pump, you shouldn’t notice any difference in your pool operation.

Question 9

CAN I USE THE BELUGA WHILE SWIMMING IN THE POOL?

Accepted Answer

In the interest of safety it is best to remove the Beluga before swimming in your pool. Bumping the unit or a child using the unit as a step may damage the Beluga unit and your pool inlet.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

In-Ground & Permanent Above Ground Pools

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