Intex filter pumps??

[biggroc85]

Anybody know if this is worth buying? Trying to upgrade but not spend a ton of money.

Amazon.com : Intex Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools, 3000 GPH Pump Flow Rate, 110-120V with GFCI : Swimming Pool Sand Filters : Patio, Lawn Garden

 

[cowboycasey]

Everyone who has bought that pump loves it, the only one better is the saltwater generator pump because it makes your chlorine on the spot

 

[Piolin]

That is the one that I have, very happy with it, but also I have a separate SWG

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[biggroc85]

Hey Piolin, what sand did you use and how much did you put in?

 

[Piolin]

It was 120 pounds of

HTH pool sand purchase at Ace Hardware store... ?

Starting day 5/25/2015 INTEX AGP 24'x12'x54" 8,400 gal, with salt and borax, INTEX 3,000 GPH pump with 16"sand filter, WM Hayward Skimmer, Intex SWG CG-28669, 1 1/2" hard plumbed PVC, Lil' Shark Vacuum With Leaf Canister, TF100 test kit, speed stir, K-1766 Taylor salt test

 

[biggroc85]

Awesome thanks

 

[Maxxheadroom]

I have had mine for 3 years now, I have the separate SWG. Those two changes have truly made my pool an absolute pleasure, my maintenance is extremely minimal I love it!!!

 

[AngryA]

I bought one this season to replace cartridge type filter. I love it. Low maintenance and easy to run. I did cut off the GFCI plug and replace with a standard plug to run it with a mechanical timer (the timer is protected by a GFCI outlet). This increases the ease of use. I am able to run the filter twice daily (for about 5 hrs each time). With the GFCI plug it would trip every time the mechanical timer clicked on. I also paired this pump with a SWG and it's perfect.