Looking for New Sand Filter and Pump

GotZoom76 · Feb 18, 2019

Hi Everyone,

Really looking forward to spring and I am in the market for a new filter and pump.

I currently have the Intex 18x9x52 AGP with the 1200 GPH sand filter and pump (28643EG). It works fine but needs more power to vacuum better for one. I tend to get a lot of fine dirt in the bottom and it drives me crazy. This one has the 1/4HP pump.

I am looking at upgrading to either the 3000 GPH (28651EG) or the new 3000 GPH (26651EG) with digital timer. I haven’t seen any reviews on the new one yet so not sure. These both have the 3/4HP Pump.

Will I see a noticeable difference between what I have currently to one of the new ones?

Another question I have is what everyone’s time schedule is for their filters/pumps run time each day. I have tried 4, 6 and 8 hours and even 24 hours but I just don’t think my current pump is strong enough.

I am also running a Hayward through the wall skimmer and Intex SWG.

All Intex pluming for now as well.

[FONT=BogleWeb, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif]Tanks in advance![/FONT]

mas985 · Feb 18, 2019

Most of the time I run on low speed (~25 GPM). A pump really doesn't need to be strong for just circulation. Currently I am running about 4 hours per day all on low speed. In the summer, a bit longer for solar heating.

Pump Run Time

Also, for the vacuuming, have you thought about a robot instead. That will probably do a much better job, is very easy to use and is independent of the pump.

GotZoom76 · Feb 18, 2019

Definitely looking into a robust style cleaner as well.

mas985 · Feb 18, 2019

Then I would invest in a robotic cleaner over a new pump and filter. That will do more to keep the pool clean.

GotZoom76 · Feb 18, 2019

Everything I am reading about robotic cleaners is that they require a pump with a minimum of 1600 GPH and up. Even the Intex one says 1600-3000 GPH.

My current pump is only rated for 1200 GPH and was mainly the reason I was looking to upgrade the pump. It just doesn’t seem to have enough to do much.

Thanks!

mknauss · Feb 18, 2019

Robot cleaners do not use your pump. They are powered by an electrical umbilical.

Search Dolphin or Maytronics in Google.

mas985 · Feb 19, 2019

Here are a few above ground pool cleaners. These do not require the pump to run while cleaning the pool:

Above Ground Robotic Pool Cleaners - Doheny's Pool Supplies Fast

GotZoom76 · Feb 19, 2019

Thanks everyone. I will take a look at these later today.

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