Is this all I need for a full Summer Escapes 12'x30" saltwater conversion? I.e. do I need to buy anything else for it other than salt and filters?
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It works for the Intex 12'x30", I assume they are similar. No, just ~42 Lb salt and type A filters.
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My 14x42 pro series summer escapes needed the intex hose adapter kit which was available at a pool store, along with another hose. I also needed some hose clamps that I picked up for cheap at walmart. The problem is the kit does not include anything to adapt the strainer assembly if your pool has one. It also didn't include anything to adapt the water return.
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You will not have to change your sand filter and pump because this will install after those items. As to whether this will be large enough to produce enough chlorine for your pool, I am not sure. I would suggest going to their website and checking on the recommended sizes. I can say that I have a 15x30 oval that is 52 inches deep and this unit is more than enough. I keep the settings on the lower end.
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the middle (two basket size) xp-m size is what i'd use w/ 40 gal (i use the xp-l w/ a 55gal) . the filstar comes with some filter material but i don't remember exactly how much. you can probably make it through the first month but probably need to purchase some bio media and carbon. check other websites to see what filter material comes with each size filter. it's a good solid filter. my first one lasted over 10yrs. then switched to ehiem but wasn't thrilled so i'm on my second filstar now.
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You still need mechanical Filtration media such as filter pads. But I still use other things like Seachem Purigen. The two keep my 75 gallon saltwater reef tank in perfect condition. I hope this helps but at the end of the day it's all how you set up your filtration, stock the tank and perform maintenance.
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Yes, there are adaptors that will take it from a larger sized hoses that a sand filter/pump use to the smaller sized hoses on the Summer Escape pools. They are not that expensive. You could also reduce the size coming out of the pump/sand filter with an adaptor so you can use the hoses that came with your pool.
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If all you want is the pump and filter, there are similar pumps WITHOUT the saltwater (Chorine) generator on Amazon. A lot cheaper too.
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When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an alarm). An Intex representative should be able to answer that question for you. When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an... » Read More When we purchased the pool it came with its stock filter pump. As an extra we purchased the stand alone saltwater system and connected the two in series. I would assume a combo pump/saltwater system is all you'd need to do the job, assuming the pump has some form of filtering system built into it. You should make sure the pump in the combo system is at least as powerful as the standard pump that comes with the 18' x 48" pool, as water flow strength is critically important for the saltwater system to operate (a water flow that's too weak will shut down the saltwater system and post an alarm). An Intex representative should be able to answer that question for you. « Show Less
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that should work really well. my pool (9x18) has a foot print of about 12x20 (that includes the pump/filter).
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I am not sure about a saltwater pump. I know a lot of the debri goes into the vac's filter. I have just the pump that came with the pool. You may want to call Intex.
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You need a filter system and sand is the way to go for that , much better than paper filter. I wouldn't think that this would make enough difference to justify the cost over you salt water generator now. I am converting from chlorine to salt water.
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I dont know. I think you should be searching for saltwater pool winterizing kit
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I would recommend a better pool pump and sand filter. The system my not be moving the water around enough for the salt water system which will cause it to fail.
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The pool comes with fresh water sand filter. Chlorine would have to added to keep clean of algae. No salt added to this filter.Or buy an extra saltwater filter that connects to freshwater system that comes with pool. We like that very much! No chlorine needed. Keeps water crystal clear. Saltwater filter converts salt to chlorine. Salt stays in pool. Saltwater filter took about a month to come from place ordered. We had to shock pool until filter got here.
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I would DOUBLE, TRIPLE check this..... when I review the product spec's it says nothing about saltwater system with pump. If I did not already own one of these pools I'd be so confused. Basically if you want a salt water pool you either need to purchase a pool that INCLUDES an 2in1 pump with saltwater system OR-you purchase a pool that comes with a standard issue pump and then additional & separate purchase of a saltwater system and connect it with your pool pump. We started off using a standard pump and buying pool chemicals (chlorine tablets/shock) then decided to try out saltwater and LOVED IT, less hassle less cost!!!! Only down side is that 5 years down the road the metal supports started to rust. I would DOUBLE, TRIPLE check this..... when I review the product spec's it says nothing about saltwater system with pump. If I did not already own one of these pools I'd be so confused. Basically if you want a salt water pool you either need to purchase a pool that INCLUDES an 2in1 pump with saltwater system OR-you purchase a pool that comes with a standard issue pump and then additional & separate purchase of a saltwater system and connect it with your pool pump. We started off using a standard pump and buying pool chemicals (chlorine tablets/shock) then decided to try out saltwater and... » Read More I would DOUBLE, TRIPLE check this..... when I review the product spec's it says nothing about saltwater system with pump. If I did not already own one of these pools I'd be so confused. Basically if you want a salt water pool you either need to purchase a pool that INCLUDES an 2in1 pump with saltwater system OR-you purchase a pool that comes with a standard issue pump and then additional & separate purchase of a saltwater system and connect it with your pool pump. We started off using a standard pump and buying pool chemicals (chlorine tablets/shock) then decided to try out saltwater and LOVED IT, less hassle less cost!!!! Only down side is that 5 years down the road the metal supports started to rust. « Show Less
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Just salt from the pool supply store and lots of it. You add it at the beginning of the summer and that's it for the season. Amt, type and filter operation is in the instruction manual. You also need to buy 50lbs of filter sand for the filter.
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if you buy or have this pool it uses a cartridge type cylinder filter and i highly recommend the salt system.. all you do is put in 125 lbs of morton pool salt apprx. $40. at the initial water fill up and thats it for the season..i am on season 2 and love this pool with the salt and cartridge filter system its simple easy and no chemical hassels water stays perfectly clear..have fun!
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Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced.Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep your water balanced. You do it once, and then pretty much maintenance free all summer giving you time to really enjoy your pool. Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced.Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep... » Read More Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced.Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep your water balanced. You do it once, and then pretty much maintenance free all summer giving you time to really enjoy your pool. « Show Less