Is there anyway to convert this pool to using a stand on the ground filter/pump system?
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Hello Alean.I converted mine to a Hayward sand filter. Bought a sfs 2000 pump but decided to go to a larger pump for our 20ft Summer escape. The Summer Escape Skimmer requires an adapter to take the place of the pump but after purchasing both decided to go with the larger Hayward skimmer. That required punching some new holes to mount but sealed without any problems. Hoses, PVC (1 1/2") and a platform for the pump and strainer.P.S. The Hayward Pump/strainer moves twice+ the water as the SFS2000 and uses about the same amount of electricity and can run hours and hours. The sand filter since mid summer 2012 has already paid for itself in the amount of skimmer filters I no longer buy. Hello Alean.I converted mine to a Hayward sand filter. Bought a sfs 2000 pump but decided to go to a larger pump for our 20ft Summer escape. The Summer Escape Skimmer requires an adapter to take the place of the pump but after purchasing both decided to go with the larger Hayward skimmer. That required punching some new holes to mount but sealed without any problems. Hoses, PVC (1 1/2") and a platform for the pump and strainer.P.S. The Hayward Pump/strainer moves twice+ the water as the SFS2000 and uses about the same amount of electricity and can run hours and hours. The... » Read More Hello Alean.I converted mine to a Hayward sand filter. Bought a sfs 2000 pump but decided to go to a larger pump for our 20ft Summer escape. The Summer Escape Skimmer requires an adapter to take the place of the pump but after purchasing both decided to go with the larger Hayward skimmer. That required punching some new holes to mount but sealed without any problems. Hoses, PVC (1 1/2") and a platform for the pump and strainer.P.S. The Hayward Pump/strainer moves twice+ the water as the SFS2000 and uses about the same amount of electricity and can run hours and hours. The sand filter since mid summer 2012 has already paid for itself in the amount of skimmer filters I no longer buy. « Show Less
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Home Depot carries a couple of different options. The only problem is price. $269 to $360. You would have as much invested in the pump as you probably spent on the entire pool. It would require some fittings to allow hookup to the pool.
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I don't think there is we had to get a new pool because the motor wasn't big enough for the pool. Very expensive and it was hard to get somebody on the line with the company the motor came from. We had the owner of a local pool place come to the house and he didn't have anything.
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Search for my review on the SFS1500. I describe how we converted from the SFS1500 piece-o'crap to an fantastic Intex sand filter/pump on our Summer Escapes pool, links included to the products we used. The Summer Escapes pool has been GREAT, but their SFS1500 pump is like month-old seafood... it stinks on ice. Yes, you will spend about $250 for an Intex sand filter/pump and an Intex plunger valve set, but if your experience is like ours, you will spend $140 per SFS1500 pump. Our original SFS1500 (which came with the pool) lasted three to four months, and died before the end of summer. The replacement SFS1500 lasted about a month. I would not install another SFS1500 if someone gave it to me for free. Search for my review on the SFS1500. I describe how we converted from the SFS1500 piece-o'crap to an fantastic Intex sand filter/pump on our Summer Escapes pool, links included to the products we used. The Summer Escapes pool has been GREAT, but their SFS1500 pump is like month-old seafood... it stinks on ice. Yes, you will spend about $250 for an Intex sand filter/pump and an Intex plunger valve set, but if your experience is like ours, you will spend $140 per SFS1500 pump. Our original SFS1500 (which came with the pool) lasted three to four months, and died before the end of... » Read More Search for my review on the SFS1500. I describe how we converted from the SFS1500 piece-o'crap to an fantastic Intex sand filter/pump on our Summer Escapes pool, links included to the products we used. The Summer Escapes pool has been GREAT, but their SFS1500 pump is like month-old seafood... it stinks on ice. Yes, you will spend about $250 for an Intex sand filter/pump and an Intex plunger valve set, but if your experience is like ours, you will spend $140 per SFS1500 pump. Our original SFS1500 (which came with the pool) lasted three to four months, and died before the end of summer. The replacement SFS1500 lasted about a month. I would not install another SFS1500 if someone gave it to me for free. « Show Less
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Yes, you can use the Summer Escapes Skimmer Filter Pump Conversion Kit on Amazon to go in place of the pump at the bottom of the filter then purchase a sand filter and pump which connects to the conversion kit.
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Yes you should be able to do that. When you order a new tank like I did the filter replacement was included. Hope this helps you. All the connections on the new tank were the same as the old one. It was an easy swap.
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I wouldn't think so. The filter will not be your problem, it's figuring out a way to keep pumps from burning up. I finally bought an above ground pump from grainger (1/2 horse, it comes with a check valve), and a hair and lint pot for an above ground pool. Next I bought a lilly pad skimmer for older swim pools. Took out the float ( it was catching on lip and running pump dry)and found a skimmer basket that fit perfectly. Connected the pump to the hair and lint pot with mission clamps... just in case empeller gets debris in it.
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This filter and pump combo has done very with my 16x32x48 above ground pool for more than 2 years. I put Zeolite "sand" in it when it was new and have not changed it ... water is clear even if I allow some algae to form on pool walls.
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We did change ours when it was full. it was super simple (with our intex pool), all we had to do was unscrew the hoses from the paper filter pump and set up the sandfilter and reconnected the hoses. took us all of maybe 1 hr to do, start tofinish. We even changed out our plungers (had some water loss with that but not a lot...we used a bowl to cover the inside opening probably lost a total of 10-12 gallons doing that).
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No the filter is free standing the pump sits by itself and you pipe to the filter.I a very happy with the filter my pool hasn't been this clear in years. Hope this help Ron
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The pump that came with our pool is a sand filter and yes, this will work with a salt system. I bought the Intex Salt System to go with it and so far, it's working great.
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Yes, you absolutely can and should be doing so. If you look at the specifications, the pool filtration process is longer than the chlorination process. On a daily basis the pool filter pump should be running longer than the salt water chlorinator. The water passes through the salt water chlorinator but without the electric charge it is just doing that, passing through.
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The diameter of the filter base is pretty large, but with some rubber adapters, it can be done. However, you're asking for a catch can, not a breather tank. They're similar but a catch can is for connecting it to a vacuum source
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The plastic "filter" on the unit pops off, and there is a round fitting on the pump where you can attach a connector to a separate filter unit. That's how I set mine up.
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sand filter pump is not necessary, I used the pump that came with the pool and bought the salt water system separately.
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We used it with sallt but we ended up changing to sand , because the pumps were not big enough for thr pool
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If you use the smaller attachment you can simply hook up to intake with vacuum hose and suck out the algae. I have a sand filter pump, and it works great. Do not know about the standard filters that come with the above ground intex pools.
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I have an above ground pool...Intex style. It fits the filter/pump/skimmer attachment.
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Thhis comes with special connectors that connect to the pool.you should be able to get adapters to fit.
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It may be a bit overkill for that pool. But yes it'll work. Not sure on adapters.
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Yes. I have a regular in ground pebbletec pool. Was a perfect high quality replacement for what I had.