Better pump for Intex 12' X 30"

[Mandolina]

Now I'm thinking about getting a cheap Intex 12' x 30" round. My dog needs therapy, and I'm looking for something that will last a few months. I have heard that the pump that comes with the pool usually does not last more that 30 -60 days then it dies, just under warranty. I do not want a sand filter system. I'd like to use the Unicel cartridge Is there another third party pump, that's not too costly, I can purchase and hook up to the small pool?

 

[laceygirl]

Re: Better pump for Intex 12' X 30"

I've upgraded the pump on my intex pool..... http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002EL40IQ/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AGOKDG42D8KUC

I went with Hayward combined filter and pump and I like less hassel and its got nothing but great reviews...

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There are cheaper pumps out there.... The Hayward will last a few years.... Any 0.75hp would do...

 

[Mandolina]

Re: Better pump for Intex 12' X 30"

Thank you laceygirl. Do you think the 1 HP might be too much for such a small pool? I probably will get the Intex 12' X 30" I don't have the room for anything larger.

 

[jblizzle]

I thought many members have gotten the Intex 2650 pump with sand filter as a very reasonably priced upgrade for these smaller pools.

I would not look at the Hayward pumps/filters for such a small pool ... you will end up spending way more for them than for the pool I think.

 

[laceygirl]

Jase is right about the intex 2650 sand filter, they are a nice little upgrade and wont break the bank... The only reason I went with Hayward is my pool is really long and rectangle...18 feet long, so I wanted something that will really move the water around, round pools can get better circulation so the intex 2650 upgrade should be fine... My last pool was a bestway, very similar to intex, and I ran that filter for 8 hours a day.... I had it on a timer and never ran it for longer than 2-3 hours at a time, then off for an hour, it doesn't burn the pump out from long run times and it gets a break..... Get a test kit, read pool school, master the basics and you'll have an awesome summer with your puppy...

 

[Charlie_R]

For that small a pool, the 56635 (1500 gph) Intex pump would be a good deal. That one takes the Intex A or C carts. Unicel C-4607 carts. Or if you want a LOT of whirlpool action, the 56633 (2500 gph) would be a good choice. Takes Intex B carts, Unicel C-5315.