I've ordered the Intex 2650 sand filter and want to get a head start on my platform for it to sit on.
Can someone please tell me the base dimensions.
Thanks!
Can someone please tell me the base dimensions.
Thanks!
George_ said:Hey Greg...
maybe you can answer this one. On Intex's site they list this model filter as 2100 GPH (even though the box says 2650.) But on Amazon they list another 16" sand filter which in it's specs says the pump is upgraded to 2650 vs. 2100 of the older model. And that one sells for $50 more. You posted some info in my other thread so maybe you know what the deal is with that. Is there an "older" model and why the 2 price differences?
If I recall, my gauge shows green until 11 or so and is sitting at 8-9 after a couple days. If that pressure goes up when hard-plumbed then that would put me clearly into the yellow area. Being the noob that I am, isn't that not where you want to be running your filter?crookm11 said:If you look at the pressure gauge on the filter you will see the green "Safe" section is only to about 5 psi. The Intex hoses that come with this filter/pump is very restrictive and doesn't allow a whole lot of water movement through the system. Once you take the hoses off and add free flowing PVC into the system the flow rate and pressure will rise dramatically and provide a much better water filtration system overall. The base PSI reading on my system went from about 6 PSI with the hoses to about 11 PSI when I went to PVC.