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Sorry, I updated my signature. Yes it is a cartridge. I took the plunge, and cleaned the filter, it was really bad. Took me, 20 minutes to hose it out. Cleaned the salt generator and basket filter. It's running like a top now! 10psi on the filter and pump is full of water.

That's iwhat I'm confused with, I don't see a way to backwash(paper filter) it, Nor are there any valves before or after.

Hi all, I rectently purchased a new house with a 2 year old pool. Within a week of movin in I am getting a low flow (now red) on my handy salt water system. I'm assuming that the filter is clogged as the skimmer is clean. It's running right at 30psi. Does this sound correct? Also I am having...

Well just to update everyone, I went ahead and "deep cleaned" the intex sand filter. I was amazed with the amount of debris that came out. I reassembled everything, opened the valves and just like that I was up and running. I have been running it for about 24 hours non stop with no problems...

Thanks for the responses. Texas, here's the answers to your questions" 20pilot, is your set-up like this one: 16 3000 Gal Sand Filter Pump- Yes, That's the pump/filter I am using. - When you say you tried with your friends set-up, I'm assuming you simply switched out the pump only (which...

After using the pump to vacuum the pool, I switched it back to filter and now its not pumping. I first checked the intake which was clear. I then disconnected the lines to check to check for a clog, but nothing, strainer is clean too. So I figured it was the pump, luckily for me I have a friend...

Just looking around me on craigslist and came across this: http://neworleans.craigslist.org/for/4975283867.html Any suggestions?

Is there something I should do in the meantime? There is no water circulation right now so I am not able to run my saltwater system.

Yeah, I looked around on craigslist and not much in my neck of the woods. Pool pump just quit so I want to get something relatively quickly. Well at least it's reassuring that the intex sand filter/pumps are half way decent. I did score a brand new Hayward heater so I do need to make sure that...

Thanks for the responses. I didn't know if intex was the best way to go or with Hayward. I am assuming sand is the best way to go as well, the cartridges are kind of a pain to keep cleaning. If there is something better I don't mind spending a couple extra bucks.

Looks like the stock pump that came with my intex18x48 crashed this morning and is making loud noises and no water circulating. I am ready to upgrade to asand filter and pump, I was just looking on amazon and found...

Thanks for the response. I have natural gas run for my bbq pit using a hose with quickconnect. I was curious if I could use the flex hose with quickconnect on the heater. Has anyone done this or would it even work? Also does anone have any experience with the hayward H100? Reviews seem to be...

I have an 18'x48'' easy set pool that is in need of a heater. I am looking at a H100ID1 that someone but bought but never used. I have a gas hookup already there so I am assuming it won't take much to hook up. Any opinions on this unit or things I need to know about installation. I don't know to...

Thanks for the response again. Nice to see another Louisianaian on here. I am in New Orleans, so a little ways away. I think I am going to order a new filter/pump assembly based on what you have said. I used this pool for literally 3 weeks and then the problems came. I finally seeing some...

Aweome idea. I think I am going to give that a try this weekend. I think that is where the issue it. I am using the net to get the leaves then brushing the bottom daily. I am clogging up the unicel filter and rinsing it out daily as well. How many times can the filter be reused? I have probably...

Or should I just leave it uncovered? I have been getting the leafs out daily but thought this may help.

I do have a bit of an issue with leafs. Can I keep the cover on pool while slamming?

I am running the stock Pump/filter. I just installed a unicel filter. Should I upgrade to the intex sand filter?

This waiting game is killing me! Hopefully soon I will get some results!

Thanks for the quick response! Water looks cloudy blue, I can see the bottom just not clearly. I will go run some numbers shortly!

I'm still slamming, can this be right? I have been maintaining chlorine at 17-19. I work long days so I clean the filter in the morning, and adjust chlorine. The evenings, i clean clean the leaves out the pool, and adjust chlorine. Water still looks the same. I am running the filter 24 hours a...

Haha! That started at phase one!

Haha, I know. It's 99 degrees today, it's so close too. I am beginning to see the bottom which was rewarding!

I know that this a process but I thought that it would be quicker. Would increasing the FC help?

So I guess I'm still slamming!

Well, I am on my third day of slamming. Due to work, I have only been able to test morning and night. Water is still cloudy, just like when I started. Over night my FC has been dropping 3/4 ppm, however the CC has leveled out at .5. Currently my FC is 17 ppm. Should I continue to slam till water...

Jblizzle- Thanks for the advice. I am going to check the levels when I get off of work, againa thanks for all of the help!