Hi. What is needed when I get this filter?? Is it all set to go?? Just add sand?? Anything I have to buy??
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sand not included, abt $10-$15. any extras will depend on your brand and year of pool. the new style intex have large threaded shut off valves which are an exact match to these hoses. I know the older intex style is different, but have not handled those. there are adapters included for the current bestway pools. summer escapes make two different styles. one is bulkhead fittings ( thru-the-wall hose ports) for both intake and return connections and the other is a wall mount skimmer with a thru-the-wall hose port/return fitting. this flowclear pump includes adapters for the 1.25" bulkhead fittings, but not the 1.5" nor the skimmer. the skimmer adapter is available online. abt $15. the 1.25" return fitting is also available. abt $15. hope this helps
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The real question is will your Sand Filter pump work with the DE filter. I did not chnage my process I replacerd a DE filter with the same kind.Hope this helps. You will also need the black floor base that is sold seperately.
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Hi Joy, Well without knowing your exact setup I can only assume you have sand in the inside pipe and latterals (those are the white spoke looking things). I have read about this problem on another site and that's what the other person had going on. So how does that happen, well either the center tube got cracked during shipping or during the sand fill process, it is easy to do as the plastic tube is very fragile. I actually broke mine before I had the filter installed and had to order a new one fron Intex. It was about $7 and lol $8 for shipping. The other reason could be too much sand in the filter itself so the sand floats and then get sucked into the backwash process and sinks and then when you go to the filter process it get sucked up and out into the pool until its all gone. Finally, be sure you have the correct sand. My experience is you can only get it at pool supply stores. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'll be happy to help. Jonathan
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Hi Keith, I thought the same thing. I do not know why that is included on the instructions. The filter that comes with the pump is all that you need.
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Yes.If you research the manufacture there is some great info.Also if there is a lot of sand in the water it could affect the filters,you could look at installing sand filter
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I do not know sorry, I took the model number of the sand filter went to heywards website looked up the part number and ordered it. It was easy to install. Sorry I can't help you.
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Contact John Chen at, sales@ispringfilters.com. He can give you exact items needed. They also sell filter supplies for this unit and can answer any tech questions you may have. I rate them 5 stars, higher if there was such a thing I've been their customer for 3 years and have had this system and have had excellent service from them.
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You can rinse the sand by hand in a sieve ( I recommend that) before you install the filter until the smaller particles are flushed away. Or you could remove the backwash cap and turn the dial to rinse to rinse the sand while already in the filter. Also...after you backwash to waste you should turn the dial to rinse the sand before going back to normal operation.
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Yes, mine came with a salt water sand filter. This filter works great! We have no trouble keeping the water crystal clear! This is an excellent pool!
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When we first installed our pump, we thought that the sand was shooting out too, but it was only the sediment. (Make sure you rinse the sand before you put it in the filter.) Follow the instructions and make sure the filter is in the correct position. You need to "backwash" the filter to rinse it out, which cleans the sand for better operation.
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The instructions are in the box. If this is a replacement filter you do not need to buy the whole blue set up. That was the mistake I made. You just need to buy the inside filter. To install it you unscrew the top, take the old filter out, put the new one in, and screw the top back on. Be sure to reset the date on the top so you remember to replace ( I replace in 6 months).
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Only one is needed, but I talked with my friend who installed the exact same model 10 years ago and he didn't install a filter. He never has had any problems, so didn't install mine either and I haven't noticed any build-up.
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I'm sorry, but it has been some time. I do know that there was everything in the kit necessary for the filter to work with my system. Hope that helps.
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Is this the first time you've used the unit? If so, I wonder if you didn't install it correctly...? On the other hand, if you've been using the filter for some time, it probably needs to be cleaned. Remove the filter, let it dry, then scrub with sandpaper, rinse in plain water, then re-install. At least, that's what I do when the filter stops working. Eventually, I need to buy a new filter.
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The previous post is correct in that it only comes with the sand filter. I found the saltwater kit accessory at WalMart in January and paid only $50. If you can hold out, offseason is a great time to buy.
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Hi Sir,I checked the model of my unit and searched based on that for the filter. if you check the model number for the unit you have it should give you the info for the filter you need. I may still have the box at home and if so I can post that for you if that will help.
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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.