Can the Sand Filter be used only if the salt water generator ever breaks on the combo? Such as using a previously owned SWG and hook it up to this?
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yes it can be used separately or with another SWG as long as it is made to work for the same amount of time
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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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Hi Charlene, My water well had sand problem. The sand clogged the washer's water intake and refrigerator's water line. I worried the sand deposit in water lines would cause more problem in the future. Adding the spin-down sediment filter solved my problem well. I installed it at the end of year 2007. it's been about 7 years. I had it installed on the main water pipe from the water well to the house. Right at the beginning of the main water pipe by the pressure tank. Hope I answered what you wanted to know. Good luck. Pat
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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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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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I bought the sand filter and saltwater system together. You have to purchase your sand and salt seperately from a pool supply store. It comes with books for each component and a cover for the pool. Watch the DVD to get the general idea and search the books for specific answers. My pool was 18x52, but your filter will still need about 55lbs of sand since it should be about half full. The 48 pool will require about 200 lbs of salt. Buy some extra because you need to add more about once a week.
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Yes :) I have a sand filter and pump it is very safe stuff to use and works good! Keep in mind it doesn't kill a Algee bloom but helps clear it after u treat and kill the Algee bloom and will keep Algee down very well afterward.
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Its completely inert black coated sand. You could use it in a saltwater setup but it would not affect water chemistry in any way. I have only used it in freshwater setups personally.
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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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You can use sand, if the sand is fine. It should flow through the water wheel part.
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The filter will take about 100 - 120 pounds of sand. The salt will depend on the size of your pool. The instructions with the unit will tell you exactly what is needed. Very easy system to set up. If you have a small pool you will need the Intex 1-1/2" to 1-1/4"hose adapters.
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If the sand filter pump is already installed, simply disconnect the return hose from the pump. Connect the saltwater hose ( supplied )to the inlet side of saltwater system. Reconnet the previously disconnected sand filter pump hose to the outlet side of the saltwater system
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Fine grade filter sand for filter -- hardware stores or pool store ..& ..Pool salt this uses about 175lbs ...pool stores -- home depot -- Lowes --Walmart -- AND ENJOY!! it great suoer low maintance
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it is a sand filter pool BUT I feel it is worth the investment to buy the salt water chlorine generator. I put it in line with the sand filter and I had a clear pool all summer. All I had to do was vacuum it and test the water to see if I had to run the chlorinator longer that night or not.
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Yes it does, this one is an all in one Sand/Salt filter system. I actually bought the one it comes with separately because it did not say anything about the saltwater system in the description and had to return it because the pool came with it.
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If you change models, you will have to change some plumbing. I replaced my filter because a seam split, so I cannot recommend the SD80 for reliability. I read a review that says the TA60D has a higher pressure rating. If I was changing plumbing, I would go to a side mount as the sand is much easier to replace than a top mount. I only went with the SD80 from an SD80 because I did not want to replumb. If that is your goal too, stick with the same model. Much of my Pentair equipment has died or is about too. They seem to have quality issues.
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You have to take the filter loose from the in & out pipes to change the sand. I used rigid PVC for the in side and a 45 degree fitting with flexible PVC for the out side. It seemed to give a better return flow with a minimum of bends & turns. I only thought of using the flex at the very last because of the angle of the pipe coming out of the ground. I probably would have used All flex and 45's if I'd known how well it increases the flow. The least bends and turn in the pipes=less resistance.