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Anyone have any suggestions for a better pump? I have an Intex 10" and am looking to upgrade to the ultra frame 25 x 12, but want a pump that will last and that will turn on automatically, none of this having to push a button thing. Any suggestions?
Oh and is a sand or saltwater pump better?
Intex makes a combination pump/sand filter/Salt Water Chlorine Generator/copper ionizer/timer. I would disable the copper ionizer as copper stains pools, fingernails, and blonde and color treated hair green. Copper kills algae but isn't very effective against many of the pathogens found in pool water; leading to a false sense of security - "The water's clear so it must be safe".
I emphatically urge you to read all you can here and at poolsolutions.com especially the stickies in the testing, chemistry, and poolcare forums. You'll need to log out to se the rest of the forum. Learn the "BBB" (not only Bleach, Borax and Baking Soda) method of poolcare and you will enjoy your pool more than struggle with it. The SWCG is completely "BBB" compatible.
Welcome, and good luck.
I believe that this combo system may be the only one available large enough for your 24x12:Intex 2800GPH pump + filter + salt-chlorine systemI assume you are talking about this 12x24 pool, as an upgrade, and not a 25x12:Intex 12 x 24 Ultra poolManuals and specs can be found here: http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/manual-video
I'd want the sand filter for sure. Intex does make a cartridge SWCG, but it's not big enough for your pool. I think the consensus here is that SWCGs are more convenient and more expensive. Whether it is worth the extra cost or not is purely an individual choice based on your needs and circumstances.