sand filter pump

[smokey11]

1st post, new member.

You had a post recommending sand filter pumps w/a link to amazon. I would appreciate it if you could post that link again. Thanks. Excellent info for rookies like me on this site

[PoolDoc]

I've recommended a variety of pumps and filters -- but what should be recommended depends on what sort of pool you have. So . . . what sort of pool do you have?

[smokey11]

Intex 14', above ground, 3870 gal capacity. Current filter pump came w/the pool.

[PoolDoc]

What you might want to try first, is simply using better cartridges in your filter. Info and links below, for both cartridges and sand filters.


+ The OEM cartridges in Intex / Summer Escapes / etc. filters are not high quality. The Intex manuals recommend replacing them completely every 2 weeks. A BETTER option is to replace them permanently with 2 - 3 Unicel or Filbur cartridges, and rotating them through a cleaning solution. Properly maintained, these cartridges should last all season AND filter better. So even if they cost more per cartridge, they cost less per season! Learn to maintain them, by reading this post, Cleaning-your-Cartridge-Filter-wiithout-Damaging-It! (http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?18044)

But, purchasing them is tricky. Amazon does not consistently stock them, and some of the 3rd party sellers are charging high prices and/or high shipping. So, check the Amazon link, but watch out for the prices and shipping costs.

It would be nice if you could just buy them elsewhere, but many of the online pool stores are listing Pleatco or other Asian made low quality filters, as "Unicel C-4607 type" or "fits Unicel C-4607". So shop carefully!

Here are the Amazon links:

Unicel cartridges: @ Amazon

Unicel C-4607 Replacement Filter Cartridge (Intex A or C) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000BNPRC2/poolbooks)
Unicel C-5315 Replacement Filter Cartridge (Intex B Filter (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0039X2XZK/poolbooks)
Unicel C-3302 Replacement Filter Cartridge (Intex E) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0040T54NA/poolbooks/)

Filbur cartridges: @ Amazon

Filbur FC-3710 Antimicrobial Replacement Filter Cartridge (Intex A or C) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B007F8T4KW/poolbooks/)
Filbur FC-3752 Antimicrobial Replacement Filter Cartridge (Intex B) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002BUM8KM/poolbooks/)
Filbur FC-3751 Antimicrobial Replacement Filter Cartridge (Intex E) (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00564Q680/poolbooks/)




Sand Filter & Pump Options:

Intex:

Intex 56671EG 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter SF20110 Pump (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002V1H11W/poolbooks/)
Manufacturer's info page. (http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/home/above-ground-pools/agp-accessories/sand-filter-pumps/56671eg.html)
Manual (http://slink.intexdevelopment.com/b2c/B2cServlet?instantiate=ManualApp&action=load&manualdtkey=1118&frmLnk=magento)

Hayward:

Hayward VL40T32 VL Series Top-Mount Sand Filter System 1800 GPH (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B004VU8SU4/poolbooks/)
Manufacturer's info page. (http://www.hayward-pool.com/prd/Above-Ground-Pool-Sand-Filters-VL-Series-Sand-Filter-Systems_10201_10551_34001_-1_24001_14018_A.htm)
Manual (http://www.hayward-pool.com/pdf/manuals/VLSeries-VL40T32.pdf)