Mine came with the saltwater system with a cartridge filter. Is there a way to bypass the pump so I can use a sand filter/pump with it?
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I honestly don't know the answer to that question, Intex will be the best people to ask. But I will tell you this, I wouldn't recommend using the saltwater system with an Intex pool. It will rust thru the frame within a couple years. I had an Ultra Metal Frame by Intex and used the saltwater systems, the pool lasted me 4 summers. I ended up buying a permanent above ground pool that's meant for saltwater systems.
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I have a Howard pro series hooked up to mine. I could hook up a salt water system.
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Probably not, simply because of the timer that controls both the saltwater system and the filter at the same time. Before getting this pool we had a separate salt system and used the sand filter, but since this came with the all-in-one system we decided to try it. We haven't had any problems with the cartridge filter and haven't had to change the cartridge all summer. It has been a lot easier than trying to use the two systems.
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Not sure what you mean by "bypass". You don't have to leave the existing pump in the loop. If you have a sand/filter pump already, that is simply a matter of connecting the existing hoses to the other pump. The pump/filter you have probably has 1.5 inch inlet and outlet ports (if it is the same as mine). Most of the larger sand filter pumps have 2 inch. You can get an adapter at any hardware store that you can stick in the end of your existing pump hose that will allow you connect to the sand filter.
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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...
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We added the salt water filter system to the sand filter system that came with pool. Just make sure you are able to add a salt water filter to your system. We never had to add salt the entire summer and had no problem with water in pool getting bad. Pool always smelled like fresh rain water. Our neighbors without the salt water system had trouble with their pools all summer and at times were unable to go swimming because water in pool got really bad.
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You can use the pump and filter that comes with the salt water system. Or, if you wish, you can add the sand filter to the salt water system; however, that requires some familiarity with simple plumbing to do properly. As for how much sand is necessary for leveling the pool..that is a difficult question to answer since I don't know the grade of your yard. You have to use a transit level across the diameter of the pool to determine the grade first...then, you can estimate the amount of sand needed. If your area is already level, then no sand is necessary. Be aware that leveling the area using sand is not recommended. You can use the pump and filter that comes with the salt water system. Or, if you wish, you can add the sand filter to the salt water system; however, that requires some familiarity with simple plumbing to do properly. As for how much sand is necessary for leveling the pool..that is a difficult question to answer since I don't know the grade of your yard. You have to use a transit level across the diameter of the pool to determine the grade first...then, you can estimate the amount of sand needed. If your area is already level, then no sand is necessary. Be aware that leveling the area... » Read More You can use the pump and filter that comes with the salt water system. Or, if you wish, you can add the sand filter to the salt water system; however, that requires some familiarity with simple plumbing to do properly. As for how much sand is necessary for leveling the pool..that is a difficult question to answer since I don't know the grade of your yard. You have to use a transit level across the diameter of the pool to determine the grade first...then, you can estimate the amount of sand needed. If your area is already level, then no sand is necessary. Be aware that leveling the area using sand is not recommended. « Show Less
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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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Yes. The only requirement for the original filter is that it must be able to provide the necessary water flow to the saltwater system. ( The saltwater system DOES NOT pump the water, the original pool filter does ). Therefore, they both must be run at the same time and at least for the same length of time ( the saltwater manual tells you all about it ). Usually, the pool pump must run an extra hour after the saltwater system finished its job.
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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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No you don't need another pump, this system is complete w/ the sand filter pump and the salt water converter. I think the gph is 1600.
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Hi Joanie. Mine did come with all the cartridges. I was very pleased with the unit. I switched from a sand filter. I have a very large pool, heavily used all last summer and it still has not reached the pressure point where the cartridges need cleaning. Let me know if you have any more questions.
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No, you can use any type of filter, but you must use a water pump rated at 700gph or greater. And yes, you must use some type of filter whether it's the intex paper filters or a sand filter. This saltwater chlorinator only chlorinates the water for you - no need with messing with chemicals!
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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 use it and seem to have no problems but I can't atest to the use in salt water. I should replace any filter sand.
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It does not say it comes with a salt water generator. You use a sand filter and you add the salt water generator, some come with it.
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Mines came with the saltwater system and for month 1 of using the pool there is little maintenance and the water remains clear. I got the deluxe vaccum system with the purchase to clean debris and dirt in the bottom of the pool.... works fine.
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If I understand your question correctly, sounds like maybe you have the wrong size hose from the pump back to the pool. Are you going through a sand filter?
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Filter that came with our 16x32 wasn't cutting it using either chlorine or non-chlorine products. Don't know anything about saltwater systems, but this pump and filter system works great and I'm back to using chlorine, water is picture perfect clear now.
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This pump don't need a filter It comes with the sand filter. Works great You can buy filter sand at Home depot or Lowes Ken Cooke
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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.