My 9x18' pool came with a sand filter, and I bought a intex cartridge and salt water system, will they work together?
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Probably... If you connect them inline (dirty water &gt; sand filter/pump &gt; cartridge filter/pump/chlorine generator &gt; pool) it should work fine. You could remove the paper filter from the cartridge filter/pump to reduce flow restriction, and add a paper filter only if you get a lot of fine particulate suspended matter that the sand filter is missing. Alternately, return the paper filter/generator and get the generator-only unit. My only problem with Intex chlorine generator in the past has been when the flow dropped below the minimum required by the generator -- usually caused by a weak pump or a clogged paper filter. Paper filters with a chlorine generator resolved half of the problem -- fluxuating chlorine levels -- but not the issue of clogging filters. I successfully ran the Intex 12" sand filter/pump with the stand-alone chlorine generator with great results, and no flow problems -- great solution for a 15'x42" round. (This, of course, did not include the additional pump on your chlorine generator...) My current solution is the 14" Intex pump/sand filter/generator.
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I don't think you want to use 2 pumps at the same time. use one or the other but not both. a sand filter is a better filter in my opinion but the salt water system is much easier to maintain. you might try and return the saltwater pump for one that has a sand filter.
906525
Yes. This filter will work fine on the pool you describe. I put one on a system with similar specs and it works great!
1385553
Not sure I bought this for my sister's above ground pool and I don't know what kind of filter system they have.
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The hose's won't fit. They are made for the newer INTEX pools. I had to cut and use special glue for the hose's to fit my older pool. Once that problem was solved; it's the best filter I have had. No issues and I have had very little maintenance issues with the pool. I keep the chlorine in the floating holder and run the filter for about 4 hours a day. The water is crystal clear. Of course I do vacuum about once a week.
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I'm not sure of which Intex pool you've got, so whether or not it works depends on a few things. If you are going to use the stock Intex cartridge pump, then the answer is no. The stock pump does not have enough power/move enough volume of water to power the Polaris. The second thing is the pool discharge fitting on the side wall. Again, if you have the stock discharge fitting then the answer is no it will not work. Basically, if you've upgraded your pump and are able to change the sidewall fitting to one that accepts the adapter for the Polaris, it would work. Hayward makes a sidewall fitting that the Polaris's adapter screws right into, but again I'm not sure which model Intex you have and if the Hayward fitting would fit. They are made for solid wall pools and I'm not sure if it would work on your pool. Hope this helps.
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Yes it does. I have a 22 ft Intex pool. HOWEVER, I did purchase an Intex 2,650-Gallon Sand Filter Pump (which is AMAZING). So if your using the pump that comes with the pool, I'm not sure if it would work. This vacuum scurries around the pool & gets it clean in no time. I love it. If you are, indeed, using the original pump I would HIGHLY recommend getting a sand filter pump. It is definitely worth the money! My pool stays crystal clear. Hope this helps you!
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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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yes the salt water pump should be in the kit. if it comes with the paper filter I highly recommend getting the bigger pump with the sand filter.
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no trust me only use pool sand in it anything else wont filter it. sure the pump will come on and run but we learned the hard way the pool water started turning cloudy after a few weeks we could not figure out why after some thought we changed sand and the problem corrected its self
1767223
Yes it sure will. Caution on what sand you purchase for the filter. I found the filter sand at Menards that is the best and would not push back into the pool.
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I have an Intex 18 x 10 oval pool and it works great. None of the adapters it came with worked with the pool, but I was able to use the adapter that came with the Intex Deluxe wall mount skimmer. However, the vacuum works best with 1500 gph pump and above. I'm now using 2500 sand and salt filter and works very good.
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Yes you can use filter-glass. There is confusion because INTEX warns against using synthetic sand, but that is not glass. INTEX recommends using filter-glass. We use it in our INTEX 1200 GPH SAND FILTER PUMP (with an Intex 54605EG Krystal Clear Saltwater System). Our 14' round INTEX pool (4000 gallons) has been crystal clear all summer. NOTE: We did not have to use the whole bag. There are min & max fill lines in your filter. Don't fill it to the max. Follow the instructions carefully. (You do not just dump it all in at once.) Backwash regularly & enjoy your beautiful pool!
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Sure it will. The dinky little cartridge filter didn't do half the job this one does. If you buy it make sure you get a good grade of pool filter sand. I used the fine stuff and it means requiring backwashing every few days but it's way less trouble than the cartridge filter.
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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.
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This pool comes with a sand / salt filter system. Works great! Comes with a dvd easy to follow video that explains step by step instructions on how to operate the filter and what you need. You can buy the special sand and salt at a pool store. I think the salt filter requires less work and keeps the water clear. I was told to "shock the water" once a week. My family is having hours of fun enjoying this pool! -Angela
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Absolutely. It will keep your pool water sparkling clean. This sand filter system is awesome. I recommend it AND the saltwater system to everyone who asks. I am so glad I'll never again have to spend money on replacement paper filters or harsh expensive pool chemicals. These systems are great time savers too. My pool almost takes complete care of itself. Once it is set up in the spring and the timers are set I really don't need to do much more except relax and enjoy it!
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It came with a filter system, but I purchase a straight sand filter that was 1.5 horse power to keep it clean. I have hard water, but the sand filter works great for me. Otherwise the pool has been great so far.