has anyone used a pool filter with this?
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very cheaply made. Not at all as depicted. They also said it could be used for a dog pool! There is no way this pool would stand up to a three year old let along a 90 pound dog.
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Hi Ruth. The pool is big, but not big enough for a filter. You may want to call customer service for that question. Good luck. The Maj
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It NOT designed for a filter. Buy one of their Metal Frame sets. They come with a basic filter and have the proper access ports built-in. Once you decide you like the pool you buy and want keep it I'd also upgrade the filter to one of the sand filter units. Unlike the one they provide it will keep you pool clear all summer long for years to come. They also make another like called Ultra Frame where the sides are solid like they used to make them back in the 60's and 70's when filter were still not used.
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I wouldn't recommend leaving the filter while using this product because it will probably clog the filter. You have to remember that this product sort of expands and hardens in areas of the pool and it can't discriminate between a filter and real holes so it will get clogged.
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My pool is the same size and I have used this filter for three years. Check to make sure you are using a pump that is the right size for your pool. Pumps that use size A will not be able to properly clean and filter your water. I have a salt water system and love it.
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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
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Yes Works well once you figure out the backwash, Rinse ,filterlove it! I bought a Surface skimmer.It catchers most of leaves before they reach the bottom of the pool! Keep water crystal clear!
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Kevin, I can't say with any authority what is "the best" filter out there, but I can tell you that I have been simply thrilled by the performance of my Hayward DE4820 Pro-Grid. I went with the multi-position, SP0710XR50 Vari-Flo valve and that has made cleaning (backwashing) the filter grid super easy. My pool is about 32,000 gallons and this system can (and has) completely fitered and clarified the entire volume in about 8 hours. I did all the plumbing myself and even that was relatively straightforward and easy. I hope that helps.
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The one I bought did. It's hard to imagine that they'd sell it to you without those items. Incidentally, it's a great piece of equipment. I plumbed it myself and it works beautifully, but be sure and maintain it properly. I open it up and hose the filter off each Saturday as part of my routine pool maintenance.
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I have had various types of filters and have found that a DE filter is better than either a sand or cartridge filter system. Of course, the decision on which sytem to use should take into consideration the size of the pool in question.
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I have had DE Filters for years and I believe pool pefect phos free even helps keep my filters cleaner. Don't think you would have a problem- only positive results.
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I went through three of the Intex cleaners in one season. Got tired of sending them back and bought a Hayward. Don't have to clean the filter screen on the Intex everyday. I run my Hayward thru the sand filter all day and the pool stays clean.
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I have a 7X5X1.5 mts swimming pool and it works perfectly with a 2 horse power pump; it does not filter the very fine dust though as none of the sand filters do, it is much easier to clean and wastes less water than sand filters. You can remove the very fine dust that remains on the bottom of the pool with a slime bag installed on the return line.
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yes...I am getting sand in my pool even though I do not have a sand filter????? That is one of the reasons I bought it!
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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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This does not take a filter. It is a thing that floats in your pool. You put the 3 inch round chlorine tablets in it. You can also put other chemicals in it because it has a nice function where you can slide the bottom of it to where you can control the flow of chemicals. But I only use mine for the 3 inch round chlorine tablets. It is so easy and no maintenance. Just drop in the tablet and let it float in the pool.
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Yes, I have had this filter on my 30,000 gal pool for over 10 years and it has always worked well.
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yes, but for that I would strongly recommend a mechanical timer that are used for pool filters. Much, much more reliable. This unit will, I repeat WILL fail within 18 months. I went through 2 . . . the first failed in 6 months, the second 13 months. Cheers!
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Lynda, I replaced a DT filter with this cartridge filter. I noticed that the water in my 16x32 pool wasn't as clear at first. I read on line that you can add DT to the cartridge filter. Since I had some diatomaceous earth left over from my old filter, I added one scoop to the new filter through the skimmer, and in about two hours the water became crystal clear. The cartridge is just more porous than the DT. With a little help, it works great. Plus, it is so easy to deal with. Just take the top off the filter, and rinse the cartridge. It takes just a few minutes. I recommend it.