Basically, most of the bad reviews just say do not use the hoses that comes with it.
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Pump and filter shopping!! Need some recommendations PLEASE!!
- Thread starter thefloatqueen
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Yeah, sand works fine here since I never have to move it! I think I want 1hp 2 speed pump, and a larger filter than I have now. I too have been going down the rabbit hole looking - I need to make myself stop!
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,833
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
That one is about $50 cheaper directly from in the swim. There is also a 2 speed version- I’m hunting for it now
Hayward W3CC15093S X-Stream 150 sq. ft. Cartridge Filter with 1-1/2HP Above Ground Pool Pump - Limited Warranty | In The Swim
Hayward W3CC15093S X-Stream Cartridge Filter 150 Sq. Ft. with 1.5HP PowerFlo Matrix Pump Combo provides superior filtration for above ground pools.
I was looking for a two-speed version but couldn’t find it! Please let me know if you find one. Thank you!!That one is about $50 cheaper directly from in the swim. There is also a 2 speed version- I’m hunting for it now
Hayward W3CC15093S X-Stream 150 sq. ft. Cartridge Filter with 1-1/2HP Above Ground Pool Pump - Limited Warranty | In The Swim
Hayward W3CC15093S X-Stream Cartridge Filter 150 Sq. Ft. with 1.5HP PowerFlo Matrix Pump Combo provides superior filtration for above ground pools.intheswim.com
Do you have any trees that directly dump to the pool or is it more of a blowing in the wind thing ? I ask because we can size you similar to mine was, and this one is even larger than that. But if a tree(s) has direct dumpability, it has to catch a larger amount of crud than your surface area would suggest. Therefore it would need cleaning more often and not be large enough.
Ahhhh!! I’m rubbing off on you!! LOL! I need to stop too but gotta get my equipment before the crazy folks buy it all up lol. I’ll easily be able to make my money back after selling both of my Intex sand filters and pumps lol! That’s how I’m justifying it.
Ok then I’m sold. For regular day to day filtering it would be great. The wind will spread any fallings out fairly instead of gravity punishing the filter on a calm day.
The FALL is when there’s tree issues since I close my pool super late. I stay on top of scooping the leaves out and emptying the skimmer basket throughout the day, though. I also have a “leaf net” cover thing which helps quite a bit. But man, those windy fall days are a serious PITA lol. I closed the first week of November the past two years.Ok then I’m sold. For regular day to day filtering it would be great. The wind will spread any fallings out fairly instead of gravity punishing the filter on a calm day.
- Jun 1, 2018
- 13,833
- Pool Size
- 26000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
No luck finding the 2spd version as a set 
doheny’s has the pump but doesn’t sell the filter separately- I dunno if their brand filter is something u would want?
doheny’s has the pump but doesn’t sell the filter separately- I dunno if their brand filter is something u would want?
It seems like folks on here are about the brand names but I’m still new to this. When shopping for filters and pumps separately, how do I know if the two are even compatible? I also am on a budget so I don’t want to go over $700 total for both. Ideally, I’d like to keep it at or below $600-650.No luck finding the 2spd version as a set
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I’m not against less-known brands as long as it is a quality product with good reviews. A cheaper price-tag also doesn’t hurt haha
Leaves won’t be an issue with any filter. The pollen in the spring is your properly sized concern. The pollen itself wasn’t even that bad. It was the long stringy flowering snots that my oaks dropped. I always cleaned my filter once the pollen/snots were done and cleaned again at the end of the season to store the cartridges.
Worst case scenario is you have to clean the crud off once or twice in the spring and be good for the rest of the season. If that’s the worst thing that happens each year, it’s a good year.
The pollen wasn’t that bad at all last season in central Ohio. Hoping it’ll be the same this year! And if you don’t mind me asking, what made you switch from cartridge to sand?Leaves won’t be an issue with any filter. The pollen in the spring is your properly sized concern. The pollen itself wasn’t even that bad. It was the long stringy flowering snots that my oaks dropped. I always cleaned my filter once the pollen/snots were done and cleaned again at the end of the season to store the cartridges.
Worst case scenario is you have to clean the crud off once or twice in the spring and be good for the rest of the season. If that’s the worst thing that happens each year, it’s a good year.
We moved and inherited it. It’s a 17 ish year old semi inground with original tired equipment that needs a new liner and I can only imagine what the walls will look like at that point. So we planned on gutting it and starting over either way.
We were technically able to swing the upgrade this year but the patio and all the extras like a fence would have wiped out the savings cushion so we decided to wait until next year. There is no question I will be getting my beloved cartridges/SWG/VS pump back when we do.
- Jul 3, 2013
- 9,028
- Pool Size
- 15000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool SJ-40
I think the only problem will be your electric bill with that 1 speed pump, I wish the 2 versions of the 2 speed were in stock but they are gone everywhere I look...
Just so everyone understands to "winterize" a sand filter you have two options. You remove the drain from the bottom and cover the valve body (head) with a bag or similar after putting the handle in between positions, or the preferred method is to remove the drain and remove the valve body and bring just the valve body indoors. No one brings the filter in, there's absolutely no reason to.
I've never known anyone that literally brought an entire filter of any kind inside for the winter.
I've never known anyone that literally brought an entire filter of any kind inside for the winter.