Yes! We have quite a good number of these units installed in aboveground pools. There are two considerations for you in this situation. The first is that the salt chlorinator itself needs to be installed in a section of Schedule 40 PVC. The second issue, then, is to transition between the PVC and your flex hose. This can be accomplished via this part: www.circupool.com/aboveground-pool-flex-hose-adapter-set--connects-hose-to-pvc-unions-fits-aboveground-pool-pumps-filters-salt-chlorinators.html
For typical chlorine generators , their maximum water temperature for operation is roughly 140F. If you want the chlorine generator in operation at the same time, the goal would be to ensure that it is far enough away to achieve this. Its ultimately going to be dependent on capability of the heater based on its model specs and recommendations; this varies and could be as much as a couple feet or more. Also be sure to follow all safety recommendations from the heater manufacturer as far as spacing. Refer to the heater manufacturer's guidelines and instructions for the best information on this.
Do you have any recommendations on how to install this product for an above ground pool using flexible hosing? Is that possible?
Yes! We have quite a good number of these units installed in aboveground pools. There are two considerations for you in this situation. The first is that the salt chlorinator itself needs to be installed in a section of Schedule 40 PVC. The second issue, then, is to transition between the PVC and your flex hose. This can be accomplished via this part: www.circupool.com/aboveground-pool-flex-hose-adapter-set--connects-hose-to-pvc-unions-fits-aboveground-pool-pumps-filters-salt-chlorinators.html
how far does this have to be from a heater
For typical chlorine generators , their maximum water temperature for operation is roughly 140F. If you want the chlorine generator in operation at the same time, the goal would be to ensure that it is far enough away to achieve this. Its ultimately going to be dependent on capability of the heater based on its model specs and recommendations; this varies and could be as much as a couple feet or more. Also be sure to follow all safety recommendations from the heater manufacturer as far as spacing. Refer to the heater manufacturer's guidelines and instructions for the best information on this.