Pool filter recommendation for Linex 24ft pool

[allegheny]

Hello,
My first post, so my question is: What would you recommend as a good filter for my linex 24 ft diameter by 4ft4 in deep soft side pool. My original filter is ok, but I would like to upgrade. Also, I live in southeast Michigan, so my pool is open from late May to early Sept. Thanks!

[PoolDoc]

For a variety of reasons, including safety, stick with Intex products. Here's an example from Amazon:
Intex 4,000-Gallon Filter Pump (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018CSG14/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=poolbooks&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399353&creativeASIN=B0018CSG14)

You should be able to find something by following cross links from that page.

Ben

[CarlD]

Gee, I knew Linux was used in the internets. I didn't know it wa used for pools....:)

[PoolDoc]

Be careful Carl, you might crack yourself up! ;-)

[CarlD]

Yeah, I'm a comedy legend in my own mind!

[allegheny]

Opps! I ment Intex, sorry about that.

[Mwil3]

I'm running that intex 4000gph on my 18' intex and I love it (they aren't making it anymore though, so you might have to look around for a good deal.) Also, I'm not sure if the 24' comes with a skimmer, but if not I would get one of those too (makes life much easier.)

[allegheny]

I appreciate all the great responses, but I was wondering if I could use something better than an Intex brand filter(I'm tired of rinsing the paper filters 3x week, and then replacing them after that, this is the only way I get good suction at my skimmer, and good flow out my output into the pool). I see lots of sand, cartridge, DE filters for sale on craigslist. Also, can I use an IG style filter for my AG pool, or would I be better off with an AG type? Thanks!

[CarlD]

You would want to get the very smallest AG pump/filter combo you can find, something that uses AT MOST a 3/4 hp up-rated pump, not full-rated. 1/2 hp would be better. I can't find company specs on it but Hayward makes a small sand filter pump combo called the VL40T32 series that's probably just the right size. It uses 42# of sand and a 1/2hp pump (probably up-rated) and flows about 30gpm. Check the web for it but it looks ideal. You may have to mess with fitting adapters, but that's not too hard.

Carl

[Mwil3]

If the new filter has 1.5" standard thread, they make an adapter especially for intex fittings, so you can use the hoses that you have.