2,650 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump and Saltwater Pool Chlorine System for Above Ground Pools, Pool Cleaner System with Automatic Timer

This is our third year (installed summer 2018) having an intex 15’x4’ above ground pool. We used chlorine and the pump that came with the pool the first year. Changing the filters and using chlorine was not blowing my skirt up. The filters had to be replaced every two weeks minimum, and the chemicals were somewhat challenging to keep balanced. We decided last year to upgrade to a salt water system. I didn’t look at a sand filter due to cost. We bought an upgrade summer 2019 salt water pump, which used the same disposable filters. The pump was adequate, but we still had to skim the water with a net to get out the layer of bugs and bio matter from the trees for about 10-15 minutes before swimming each and every day. To be fair, there are three trees that contribute to the mess. We got the pool ready this year (2020), but the pump would not operate. We knew we had to buy a new one. I do quite a bit of research on most products I purchase, especially a bigger purchase such as this pump. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of saltwater pumps on the market whether its Amazon, Academy, or our local pool suppliers (Nashville). I saw that this pump had adequate reviews but not stellar. I also know that items like this usually receive a few poor reviews because there are too many user variables for product performance consistency. I can say for us, this pump performance exceeds our expectations. My husband installed it April 27, 2020, and said it was somewhat difficult. I can attest to the amount of time it took-approx 1 1/2-2 hours. We had multiple sized connectors due to previously purchasing a second pump, so that was not an issue for us. The power of this pump is noticeably stronger than the previous two pumps we had. See photos. Kind of like a hot tub if you’re up close. This has not been an issue even for our 10m old in her float. The best aspects of this pump are that the water stays much cleaner, no need to skim before each and every swim, no disposable filters, backwashing the sand is a breeze. You can actually see the funk flush out of the sand! Stop backwash when water runs clear. Bam, you’re done. Always less than a minute. I attribute the improved performance because of the type and strength of filtration system. The water stays clear. We do have to shock and use clarifier, but the frequency is much less and will be necessary with any system. I never have to worry about cleaning the surface before putting my baby in the water. HUGE, time saver. That’s pretty impressive considering the trees around the pool. We do run the pump 12hrs/day most days, especially when we swim. I hope this helps anyone considering either switching to a saltwater system or upgrading to sand. This is the way to go. It’s more costly initially, and the sand is an additional cost, but we feel this will save us money in the long run. I believe the sand lasts 5-7 years.

This is my third unit in 10 years. They work great and I have never had one fail in the same manner, so it isn’t an inherent flaw in design. The first one had circuit board corrosion and would pump but not make chlorine anymore. I bought a second unit and that one was a little small once I upgraded my pool, so I gave it to a neighbor and he still uses it. I got a larger one from another neighbor and used it for 3 years and then it needed the plates replaced that generate the reaction for chlorine production. I could have simply replaced the plates, but for a small amount more I could upgrade and have the newest model. That’s what I did and this unit works fantastic! Looks great and keeps my pool nice and crystal clear. The footprint is not that big so you are not giving up a lot of area and the fittings when properly installed do not leak. I use lubrication on all O rings and rubber seals that I got from a pool supply store. Couldn’t be happier!

Item arrived on time and well packaged. Pump was easy to set up and is working well.

This filter and saltwater system is awesome. We have a 16' ROUND, 48" deep above ground pool, We opened our pool, put the salt in the water, turned the filter and salt water system on and within one day we were at the correct chlorine levels and we have not had to do anything else to the pool except vacuum. It is chrystal clear.

First off, I only rate this product at 1 star because I can't give a zero rating! This product IS easy to set up and install, that's true. However, the pump would only run about 45 seconds before throwing an E90 error code for low pump flow! Intex was little to no help with the problem, they just wanted me to start replacing parts that would take 5 to 10 business days for them to send me. WTF! I told Intex I wanted to return it for a refund and Intex said that would be done through Amazon. I did as instructed for the refund process. Then when I finally get my refund from Intex they only refunded half of the purchase price stating that the second half would be kept by them as a restocking fee!! No one ever said anything about a restocking fee! Amazon has been great and very helpful trying to get me my full refund. So basically Intex is making almost $200 for sending me a piece of crap that didn't even work! DO NOT buy anything made by INTEX! THEY ARE CROOKS! Their product is crap and t h en they keep half your money! Nothing like getting ripped off! Screw Intex!

It’s difficult to find details about the complication of adapters and why one pool has three holes and another pool has two. And if your hose fittings will have a viable match with your filter and pool. My Intex pool had three holes and I was expecting two holes, in and out. Some Intex pools have two and some have three. I’m here to tell you that this filter will work with either one, but you do have to get a little crafty with hose set up. Still filling pool with water in this pic, temporary hose holder is in place for the two-way inlet.

Excellent salt converter pump!!!!5 stars would be 10 if it was available to go that high!!

Works great. First one was damaged, but for a replacement quickly and easly.

Great so far

La bomba se descompuso 40 días después de haberla comprado y Amazon no nos ha apoyado ni siquiera para poder contactar con el fabricante y hacer válida la garantía. Increíble que el servicio a cliente de Amazon cuelgue el teléfono en varias ocasiones lavándose las manos siendo que es un producto vendido por Amazon México. La marca no tiene soporte oficial en México. No la compren, la falla que tiene es común en este equipo, solo es cuestión de tiempo para que dé problemas.

First time owning a pool. We thought about it for years. A friend of mine who has had a pool for many years suggested the sand and salt water filter system, so I came on amazon and found this one. We are extremely happy with the filter system and the seller. The filter that came with the pool was a joke. It doesn't help that we live in the country and used well water that was high in iron. We are a week in and this filter is doing an amazing job. We noticed the filter wasn't as strong today (even than it was stronger than what came with the pool), so we used the backflow (just a turn of the dial) to clean it and watched the iron come out of the filter it was a deep orange and less than a minute later she was running clear again . After that the filtration was strong again.

The instructions were easy to follow and setup went smoothly. It's been working like a charm. I am so happy with this filter.

Look up reviews on the false ‘Low Salt’ error. After a half season worth of use, my unit has transformed into an overpriced sand filter that constantly beeps as the chlorine generator shuts down. I have cleaned the electrodes as prescribed in the manual, but the error will not clear. My salt content is verified at 3300 ppm but the unit reads “low salt” and my Free chlorine is zero unless I manual add. It’s been less than a year, so I messaged the manufacturer for support, but I will send the whole unit back if needed. What a pain over a known issue.