Would this work on an Intex 10 x 30 metal frame pool? Hello,Would this work on a 10 x 30 metal frame intex pool? Right now if i am checking around correctly, I would have to upgrade our filter/pump to 1000 gallon filter pump if we want to use an Intex Saltwater system. So then I came across this.. the Saltwater system and filter pump as one unit. Is this correct? So I would only have to purchase this unit and hook it up, eliminating "two" pumps (the one that came with our 10 x 30 AND a saltwater system)? Thanks Would this work on an Intex 10 x 30 metal frame pool? Hello,Would this work on a 10 x 30 metal frame intex pool? Right now if i am checking around correctly, I would have to upgrade our... » Read More Would this work on an Intex 10 x 30 metal frame pool? Hello,Would this work on a 10 x 30 metal frame intex pool? Right now if i am checking around correctly, I would have to upgrade our filter/pump to 1000 gallon filter pump if we want to use an Intex Saltwater system. So then I came across this.. the Saltwater system and filter pump as one unit. Is this correct? So I would only have to purchase this unit and hook it up, eliminating "two" pumps (the one that came with our 10 x 30 AND a saltwater system)? Thanks « Show Less
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Why wouldn't it. The only thing that changes is the amount of salt you would use based on how many gallons of water your pool holds......it's awesome while it works...unfortunately mine worked 8 weeks....Intex customer service is poor. They are replacing the "part" but it's taking days to process the claim and they refuse to ship any way other than ground. Which means I have to wait at least 8 more days to get my part. I initially loved it. Their poor reliability and and even poorer customer service has made me negative on the product. Just being honest.
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Intex has the manual on their website. Free to download. It will give you the salt amounts based on the size of your pool
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I too have a saltwater system. There are no exposed metal parts, everything is encased in an ABS enclosure and the moving parts, except for the shaft, are not metal. The chances of scaling with the circulator look to be the same as with any other type of return fitting. I have only had the circulator install for about two months, but so far the saltwater pool has had no adverse effects on the circulator system. I have three units installed and all work as advertised.
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You don't need an Intex filter. The unit hooks up after a filter and produces chlorine from salt. It is so much easier to use than all of the harder chlorine. Be sure you get the saltwater treatment to prolong the cleanliness of copper plates. Clean plates periodically with vinegar.
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Hi, this is Steve over at Aqua Products. We have not had problems with this unit and Intex pools, but that is not to say it could not happen. My recommendation is to proceed with caution as this will not be covered under the warranty.
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Sorry, my emails got buried... It should be more than enough to keep that pool pretty. Try taking a piece of 1.5" and 2" pool hose to the ports. I think this pump will work with both sizes. If they fit or, can be adapted, you should be good. Make sure there will always be continuous flow to the pump though. All the pump is going to do is draw water, filter it and push it back into the pool. I'll look around and post if I find anything.
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I have an intex pool and the circulator works so well. I did call customer service and they have a custom adapter just for Intex pools. They were so helpful when I called, they even took the time to help me with other pool problems that I had, not related to their product. My water is sparkling and I am not fighting any more with the cloudy pool water. What a dream come true. P.S. I told my neighbors about the circulator and they ordered it and love it too.
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I am not sure about a saltwater pump. I know a lot of the debri goes into the vac's filter. I have just the pump that came with the pool. You may want to call Intex.
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I don't know what an intex metal frame pool is, but it worked great for my 52" high above ground pool. I hope this helped you.
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Nicole, I also have an 18x48 aluminum frame pool. I purchased this set up 2 years ago; it's perfect! No other filters are needed. This thing works like a dream. Once you get the salt balance right (easy add 3 40lb bags) you won't have to do anything else but vacuum all season!
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Yes it will work. I think you are wrongg on the number of gallons the pool holds. A 24x4-1/2 pool holds about 12,000 gallons of water according to Intex not 18,000 You will have to run it 5 hours a day every day and your pool should be crystal clear all the time. You will need 290 lbs. of pool salt for start up and you should never have to add salt after that as salt doesn't evaporate---water does. I have an 18x4-1/2 pool and mine runs for 3 hrs. every day all year long as I live-in Florida. Hope this helps. This is our second salt water system and we love it.
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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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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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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.
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I have a 18x4 Intex Ultra Frame. This pump worked great, kept the pool Krystal Clear. We used it all last summer and will be putting up our pool soon!
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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.
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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've also purchased this pump for our inflatable pool (without ports). Two questions - (1) Did you still connect the Pool inlet nozzle and the strainer grid to the ends of the hoses, and if so what did you use to pad the hoses with to make it a tight connection? The hoses are meant to fit onto the ports and not directly to these pieces so there is a size difference. And (2) - did you use something to weight the ends down that go into the pool? Or does the weight of the water inside them hold them under the surface. Thanks in advance! We're hoping that this will work to clean the water so that we don't have to empty and refill the pool every week during the summer. We are also using the chlorine granules (1/2 oz) to chlorinate the water.