Looking to upgrade my pump/filter as I'm sick of rinsing/replacing cartridges for my 16' ultra intex.
Best sand filter for $ - 16' Intex ultra
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Currently running the 685 I think the 1200 or 1500 gph Krystal. Is the saltwater worth it or rust out pool?
It's only my opinion but I don't think going Salt isn't worth it in that size of pool. It's so easy and cheap to add the tiny amount of Bleach it will take.
Here is a good buy on a sand filter. Hard to beat for the money I think.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004V...SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=419mzgXZ5iL&ref=plSrch
Here is a good buy on a sand filter. Hard to beat for the money I think.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004V...SX200_QL40&dpPl=1&dpID=419mzgXZ5iL&ref=plSrch
I used bleach last year without issue, which is why I wouldn't mind just a sand upgrade
Was looking at this one http://www.amazon.com/Intex-000-Gallon-Filter-Discontinued-Manufacturer/dp/B002V1H11W
Hi there,
I'm a cartridge filter fan.... BUT I upgraded to a 100 sq ft cartridge filter, I only have to clean it once a season....
Its about 1 metre tall, and about 35 centimetres wide... Very big, but does a great job....
I'm a cartridge filter fan.... BUT I upgraded to a 100 sq ft cartridge filter, I only have to clean it once a season....
Its about 1 metre tall, and about 35 centimetres wide... Very big, but does a great job....
Any feedback on intex sand filters, preferably 3000 gph model? Amazon has great feedback
The Intex sand filters are a vast upgrade from the tiny little Intex cartridges.
With your size pool, there is not likely a compelling reason to start looking at separate 2-speed pumps and larger sand filters for major pool brands unless you were intending to upgrade the pool itself in the near term.
With your size pool, there is not likely a compelling reason to start looking at separate 2-speed pumps and larger sand filters for major pool brands unless you were intending to upgrade the pool itself in the near term.
I have the blue /grey 2 piece sand filter, 14 inch if i'm not mistaken 16'x48" metal frame and it has been running now for 4 years, this season will be five, water clear as ever, turn over a couple hours, hard plumbed with help of this sight, installed a Hayward skimmer, just take care of all of it and you two can have many years of pleasure!!!!!
f3justusc
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I have this Intex sand filter and I am using it with a Hayward 3/4 hp pump all attached to a Sharkline 15x52in pool. I have had this filter (according to Amazon, since June 19, 2013) and it has not caused any problems until recently when the rubber gasket that is inside started to come out when I would rotate the handle. I pushed it back in and it has been fine. I think it got a little dry because I do not have to backwash very much so the handle does not get rotated as often as it needs to. The filter does exactly what it should and I am happy with it. The Intex pumps are another story. They seem to tear up pretty quickly.
Final bump before I pull the trigger this week! Looking at this one http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00GSPHS7E/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
Mine took about 50-70 lbs of #20 silica sand. So if you get 2 50 pound bags that should be enough.
