I have a large intex pool, 16x32x54 and the intex pump just isn’t sufficient for moving the water and keeping it clean even with the biggest pump intex makes. Someone gave me a 325 sq ft cartridge filter but I need to get a pump for it. When I started shopping around for a pump, at least 1.5 hp the description it says the pump is not for a soft sided pools like intex. Can anyone explain to me why the company says this.
Pump not to be used with soft sided pools such as Intex or Coleman. Wait ….What?
- Thread starter Sand-D
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Wobblerlorri
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- Apr 16, 2019
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- Pool Size
- 4024
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Liquid Chlorine
Ahh I see, I suppose the 2 hp would cause too much motion or be too hard on the walls of the pool. Thanks for the input…appreciated.
I believe it is because you cannot ground the pump to the pool structure. and additionally most "storable" pool owners do not put a skimmer on soft-sided pools. The larger pumps need more water then can be provided by the small openings on standard (aka non-modified) soft-sided pools.
I am going with D, all of the above lol
After my research on getting a better pump/filter. The one big hang up I found, was the bonding and\or the grounding for intex pools.
Now I am sure most of us have done some "things" so the next part is at your own peril.
I figure I will just make sure the pump is unplugged before entry to the pool. I was hoping this was the year to run my 80 amp line to the shed, for my future hot tub, AND a circuit for the pool, that is nearby. Currently running 50' 10 gauge extension out there. But my work truck losing the motor and forcing me to outfit a new truck, took my time and effort.
With that said I added a 1.5 and a large (jandy 150 sqft) cartridge...was able to run the little penguin, and cleaned that pool right up. (its been a year lets just say that)
After my research on getting a better pump/filter. The one big hang up I found, was the bonding and\or the grounding for intex pools.
Now I am sure most of us have done some "things" so the next part is at your own peril.
I figure I will just make sure the pump is unplugged before entry to the pool. I was hoping this was the year to run my 80 amp line to the shed, for my future hot tub, AND a circuit for the pool, that is nearby. Currently running 50' 10 gauge extension out there. But my work truck losing the motor and forcing me to outfit a new truck, took my time and effort.
With that said I added a 1.5 and a large (jandy 150 sqft) cartridge...was able to run the little penguin, and cleaned that pool right up. (its been a year lets just say that)