Can anyone tell me how to hook up me intex 1600 gph sand filter to my SE 18x52" pool? Adapter does not fit on the bottom of the SE skimmer!! Thanx..
2012807
As with you the one I got was too small. so I just left the pump that came with pool attached to skimmer and just ran hose from old pump to the basket filter going into the motor on the sand filter and it worked just fine. Until I can find a bigger adapter it works. FYI you do not need to plug in the pump attached to skimmer. Just the motor with the sand filter. Hope this helps
2012808
Hi Tracy, I had no problems with my adaptor. There is only one way that the adaptor will fit up into the bottom of the skimmer. There are 2 slots in the botton of the skimmer at 3:00 and 9:00, the plastic estensions on the side of the adaptor must slide into these slots. This should allow you to lock it into place. Good luck.
2012809
It will fit it is just really tight going into bottom of SE skimmer. I just installed on mine a d had to take a rubber mallet and tap it into place. It is right so it will not leak.
672894
Hey Tim my pool is 26x18 33,000 GL. The C1200 is overkill for my pool but that's not a bad thing. I went from an old Hayward S200 sand filter to the C1200. Right off the bat I could tell the motor wasn't straining to push the water through the cartridge verses the sand. I think bigger is better in this aspect. I would recommend this filter to anyone.
1208668
I took it to a pool store and they matched a hose. It is not here (another house/town) so I can't measure it. Intex is known to make their parts "proprietary"... you may need an Intex hose. Good luck
1993767
The adapter you will need is $50 (slightly more with shipping I imagine) - thanks to Floridasmile for providing that link with the info...I would have probably bought this without knowing that otherwise, and would have been disappointed to have to pay 50% of skimmer cost on top, just for an adapter. OTOH I bought a floating fountain that attaches to one of my returns (also not threaded, just plaster), and was able to get that to work somehow (and they had multiple adapters included with fountain, all of which assumed a threaded return). Maybe I could do the same with this.
309307
Hey Debby,The answer to your question is yes. my pool is 27x52 and it also works like a charm. You do not need to change your sand filter either. You just mount the box and plumb in the chorinator. It paid for itself in the last half of last summer. Hope this helps..
1158773
It worked perfectly with my soft side intex pool, although mine is the metal frame style. I think the connections should be identical to mine so you should be good. They provide all kinds of adapters (I had to use nearly everything they provide to make it work). Good luck!
1384847
Sorry, my emails got buried... It should be more than enough to keep that pool pretty. Try taking a piece of 1.5" and 2" pool hose to the ports. I think this pump will work with both sizes. If they fit or, can be adapted, you should be good. Make sure there will always be continuous flow to the pump though. All the pump is going to do is draw water, filter it and push it back into the pool. I'll look around and post if I find anything.
247834
I would call intex. They have supplied me with parts for my pool. Actually your unit is warranted for 2 years. Need to email them photo of receipt
1616241
The basket did end up fitting my filter system on the Intex Ultra frame pool pump with the built in skimmer. But you have to use the short filters instead of the long ones.
2181882
Not really sure about your model but mine is an older sand filter and it fit perfectly...Might be worth a try
1525816
Per the hubby, there are two models, one for sand and one for DE. The numbers are slightly different. Ask at a Pool supply store, or an online pool store, and have the model number of your sand filter handy.
2178901
careful with brands like Quikrete from Lowes.. the website has terrible ratings on that product even though it's clearly labeled 'pool filter sand'... you have to make sure it's #20 silica sand.. PinchAPenny has a 20/30 sand that a pool guy told me I could use as well...
2181881
I went to the Hayward website and checked the compatibility with the sand filter I had. It was on their website and it was a perfect fit. I recommend checking it out but at least you know that they ship a quality product and it is accurate. Good luck.
1940194
I'm not a pool expert. But, I would say this pump/filter would be sufficient. I would buy it. Especially knowing the amount of water circulation in my pool after buying my Hayward filter/pump. I would think you would be very satisfied. You will need to buy a stronger vacuum hose and 6- 2" or 2.5" hose clamps! The hoses that come with the pump/filter will connect direct to your factory Intex water inlet valves!!! Terry
1136167
If this doesn't work for the 2000, is there a product that does? I am desperate to find a conversion for my new sand filter.
1514908
Lyndie - I am not sure what size pump comes with that pool but I have larger Intex pool and I needed to buy a more powerful filter. I bought a sand filter from Amazon. I believe you can buy the saltwater system and the filter together. I didn't because I had already bought the salt water system from Walmart.
1444671
I'm not sure what kind of filter comes with your current pool. My pool had the round skimmer basket with a small black pump that attached at the bottom. I did have to get this piece when I put on my sand filter. It made the connection much easier and it does not leak. It basically replaces where the black pump attached to the bottom of the skimmer basket.