I would like to replace my 18'x48" Summer Escapes Quick Set (inflatable ring pool) filter/pump with an Intex 1600 Sand Filter Pump. Do I need this?
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I bought this just in case I needed it but I was able to just run my new hose off of the outlet on the skimmer box motor. I am able to run twice the filtration since I have a filter in my skimmer box as well as my external pump.
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Yes, if it is the kind that mounts to the side of the pool than you will. Just install this (I used a little bit of silicone too around the O ring) and plug in your new hoses for your sand filter.
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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.
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Yes - It should fit on your pool. It is not necessery but well worth the money. I tried it on my 22' pool and it did not fit, the diameter was too small (different size skimmer). I had to hook up the sand filter directly to the old pump under the skimmer basket. The old pump is not plugged in, of course. I read how others removed the impeller from the old pump but I did not and it seems to work fine.
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My newer Intex pump is working better than the one that came with my 18x48 hardsided pool.As long as the fittings will match up, it is definitely worth a try..
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Yes, I have a soft side Intex 16" that I am using mine with. You may need to buy some hose adapters as some skimmers on soft side pools have smaller hoses than what is needed on this pump.
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My pool is 16 x 32 soft sided intex pool and this pump and sand filter works great for me
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No. You don't say what model of Intex pool you have, but the ones I've seen either do not use a skimmer or have a combo skimmer/filter/pump unit. Definitely do not cut a hole in your pool if it is not now fitted with a skimmer.
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18 X 48 pools normally come with a 1500 GPH pump. For the small difference in price, I would upgrade to the 2500 GPH model. I went through several pumps that were the size that came with my pool. I went to the next size up, & besides doing a better job of filtering, I haven't had any failures of the pump motor. I would also recommend the intex filters over those from Walmart. There's quite a difference in the amount of paper folds & they will do a better job on the small silt, etc. Be sure to get the right size. (Available from Amazon of course) Ron
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I have only brought the Intex 1500 Gallon Filter Pump. I do have to use my time that I brought additionally. The filter works well. I have brought 2 extra ones over the years. I finally realized to put the good one in the shelter, and put the old one in its place so the water will not run out of the hole over the winter.
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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..
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We are using this pump on our 12' x 24' x 4' soft sided intex pool and it did famously for our 2013 summer season !! Not one issue, I recommend it.
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I use THE Wanda the Whale pool vacuum that hooks directly to the filters intake and it works great for my 24ft x52 in intex pool. I would recommend this pump to anyone. goodbye chlorine and paper filters
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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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It will according to the Intex paperwork that came with it. I have it on an 18' X 4' Round and it is almost too much pump for my pool. Compared to the paper filter that came with the pool this is a huge step up and no regrets. I was cleaning paper filters every day now I clean the sand filter once a month.
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I had a 15' intex pool. I didn't have a skimmer in the pool wall either. Yes, I unscrewed the intake cap (water going to the pump)and screwed on the adaptor and then attached the hose. But, I also had a 1 horsepower sand filter that really worked awesome, had great suction. I don't know how well this maintenance kit would work with the small filter pumps that come with the pool. I hope this helps. Good luck.
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I am actually running it on a 12' inflatable Intex pool right now. It did not require any special adapters or anything, you just connect it in place of the old pump and filter and you're good to go.
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I have an s240 sand filter. It was a perfect replacement. Came with all required fittings. Works like a charm.
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It depends on the size of your pump. The type B will fit a 1500 gph pump (I believe). If you have a smaller pump, it would be an A. When I had an 18X48 Intex metal frame pool, it required size B filters, so I'm not sure why they don't fit.
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We used the existing hoses for the inlet/outlet on the intex pump/filter. We had to replace the hoses last year because of UV breakdown but good 'ol Wallyworld carried replacement hoses.