I currently have an Intex SWG that came with a cartridge filter. It's one of those all in one filter, pump, chlorinator types. I would like to replace the cartridge filter with a sand filter. Has anyone done this and can share the procedure for doing this? Is this possible or do I need to buy a new sand filter/pump combo? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Sand Filter Addition to an Intex SWG
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I may be possible depending on the unit you have. Post a pic of it and maybe we can tell you what's needed.
Intex makes a sand filter and some have converted to Hayward and other brands.
A photo will make suggestions much better.
A photo will make suggestions much better.
The pump is rated for 2,000 gph. If there's a way to disconnect the filter from the pump you should be able to connect it to a sand filter and then connect the sand filter to the flow switch where the 90º ell is and it should work fine.
Bama Rambler said:
Yes I believe there is a way to do this. I'll look at it once I get home.
Also I understand that the sand filter/pump units have an automated backwash cycle. Is this an automated function of the filter unit that will work the same if I simply attach it to my pump?
Btw, if you can recommend a relatively inexpensive one rated for the pump capacity, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks also for the quick replies......
I have never heard of an automated backwash on an Intex filter unless your name is Otto Mated (joke). i could be wrong.
Can you post the model number and brand details on the sand filter?
Can you post the model number and brand details on the sand filter?
techguy said:
Not sure, my cousin's pool came with one and I thought he mentioned that it did. He could have been wrong also. I'll see if I can find out more from him.
Thanks
Turns out I was wrong about the Otto Mated :-D backwash. It is manually done every so often when the rate starts dropping. Still 100 times better then cleaning a cartridge filter.
We recommend backwashing when the pressure rises 20-25% over the clean pressure. Waiting for a discernable drop in water flow is usually much too long.