Which system (sand filter or saltwater system) is first in line when connected to the pool, or does it matter?
1140427
The sand filter is first and then the salt system. You can order the shut off valves though Ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Model-Intex-Pool-Hoses-2-Plunger-Valves-1-Inlet-1-Directional-Strainers-/130968729587?ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160) and it's cheaper than Amazon.
1140428
I don't know that it matters. I didn't order this system but it was shipped to me by error. I had gotten the system that is both in one unit. I did go look at it and it is set up so that water runs through the saltwater unit before it goes into the sand filter. Hope that helps.
1140429
The salt system is a constant problemAnd doesn't ever keep up with enough chlorine for the pool but the filter is great. Definitely need a new salt system that actually works
1140430
The sand filter is first in line. Water comes from the pool through the filter. Than it goes through the saltwater system than back into the pool.
650847
Absolutely. It goes in-line between the filter & the return port. The water is chlorinated as it is fed back into the pool.
1489139
I have a sand filter and there is a screen it passes through before the filter. If you are set up similar to mine, Yes you can just utilize the one before the filter. Hope that helps.
1073234
You need a filter system and sand is the way to go for that , much better than paper filter. I wouldn't think that this would make enough difference to justify the cost over you salt water generator now. I am converting from chlorine to salt water.
372360
Not without some significant McGyvering. I would recommend you keep using the filters until a part fails or you see the salt water system or sand filter pump on sale somewhere. In the mean time, as long as you clean the pool before putting it away for the winter, the salt water system is much better than harmful chemicals...
2254024
I bought the 21 inch top mount sand filter and it took 200 pounds in filter ...also my pool has 5000 gallons of water....I also bought the hayward motor and choloratinor love them all. .they work well together..
845468
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.
2239200
not sure. We ended up getting a larger one. This is a large pool and is much easier with sand filter and pump system.
474782
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
2204182
It will will work with any normal sand filter pump I would think. I have two different filter-pumps for my pool because I have one of them on a salt water chlorinator. One pump is a 1 hp and I think the other is 1.5 hp. Anyway it works great when hooked to either one.
1797983
I can not tell you 100% but I have a Hayward sand filter and it has been great I ended up using two bags of glass media as i usually use sand.The only thing I have seen a couple times about using the glass is some filter intakes at bottom of sand maybe larger than others one person said they put in small amt gravel over intakes to keep glass away.They added couple inches gravel then glass.Try it I have never had such an easy time to keep pool clean.Good Luck
416310
Mine came with sand filter. Holds up and works well Just dump 200lbs of salt in water
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.
2165224
I would have to see how it is set up to be sure, However; it is really simple. Instead of your filter coming out of the pool and going strait back in the hoses come out of the pool to your existing filter from there it goes into the salt water system them back into the pool. As long as the hose connections are the same there should be no reason it should not work. The hoses on my pool are just standard 1 inch plastic hoses. My pool is an intex, so it's completely compatible.
1226877
The discharge return hose to the pool from the pump connect that to the inlet side of the salt system. The salt system has a hose that goes from discharge side to the pool.
140332
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.
1545833
This pump requires salt. The amount of salt used corresponds to your pool size. Sand would be used with a sand filter pump.