I'd like to get a sand filter setup, but since I don't care much for Intex since I often notice they're out of stock on parts and it seems they use non-industry standard fittings/hoses, I'd like to get one that is standard. Seems like Hayward is a commonly mentioned standard pump. If I got one, does anyone know how I'd adapt it to my CS8111 SWG platform (which has pump,filter,SWG all built in) ? Or is it not worth the headache? Just trying to salvage the salt cell part (and pump) of my platform, although I don't even know if my pump is powerful enough to "push" thru sand? I suppose the filter housing could be left empty (no paper cartridge), and from there the water output passing thru the cell as normal, and from there out to the sand filter, and from there to the pool intake?
Anyone ever do this?
I hate the cells on the Intex though as they're spaced what seems like 1/16" apart, and they quickly clog with minerals, requiring frequent soaking in acid to clear them. Or are the metal plates of all cell brands this close together? (maybe for whatever chemical reaction they need to effect?). Even if they weren't closely spaced, I know minerals would build up, but being so closely spaced I think it's much easier for the minerals to bridge the gap on the top & bottom of the plates...
Anyone ever do this?
I hate the cells on the Intex though as they're spaced what seems like 1/16" apart, and they quickly clog with minerals, requiring frequent soaking in acid to clear them. Or are the metal plates of all cell brands this close together? (maybe for whatever chemical reaction they need to effect?). Even if they weren't closely spaced, I know minerals would build up, but being so closely spaced I think it's much easier for the minerals to bridge the gap on the top & bottom of the plates...