Hello all, I’m new here and have a question about selecting the correct size filter for my pool. I have an Intex 16’x48” pool (approximately 5,000 gallons). I was running an upgraded Intex 2,500 gph cartridge pump that just died (stock pump was I believe 1500 gph). I put the brand new stock pump on and it is way underpowered so I was looking at an Intex sand filter. The option are 12” (2,100 gph/1,600 gph turnover), 14” (2,800 gph/2,150 gph turnover), and 16” (3,000 gph/2,450 gph turnover). What would you recommend? The 14” and 16” are nearly identical in price so I was going to go 16”, but I see on both the 14” and 16”, they say minimum pool size 5,500 gallons and a max of like 17,000 and 19,000 gallons respectively. Is there any issue with running pump/filter combo that is “too large”? Should I go 16” as originally planned or go down to the 12”? I’m also not opposed to a non-Intex filter in the sub $200 range if there is something better. Thanks in advance for your assistance.
Newbie - Intex Sand Filter
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Don't worry about being too large. Intex is infamous for pumps and filters that underperform. There is MUCH better equipment on the market but you will spend a lot more than $200.
There is really no such thing as "minimum pool size" Get the biggest filter you can.
Don't worry about being too large. Intex is infamous for pumps and filters that underperform. There is MUCH better equipment on the market but you will spend a lot more than $200.
There is really no such thing as "minimum pool size" Get the biggest filter you can.
Thanks all for the input. I did end up ordering the 16” and should have it by next Wednesday. I’ve seen mentions of running zeosand or glass media instead of traditional pool sand. Any thoughts? I saw Lowe’s sells Clorox Pool Sand Plus, which appears to be a combo or zeolite and silica sand. Is it worth spending the extra money or should I just start with normal sand?