AquaQuik 4511 3/4-Horsepower Pool Sand Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)Got this product form amazon, did not find reviews anywhere so was somewhat skeptical. I am using this on a 10 ft round 3 ft deep intex pool for about a week now and the pool is crystal clear. I plug it in for a short time each day. The skimmer is great, the sand is good for at least 7 years, thats 7 years of not buying filters, the fittings are perfect for intex pools and 1 1/4 and 1 1/2" hose connections, all included or built in. My nly complaint is that the intake from the pump should have a gasket of some sort, but I am going to silicone the hose on since I have no intentions or reason to ever take it off. That is sooo minor, but it really is my only complaint so I thought I'd share. Oh and this thing is super quiet, and the 1/2 hp is more than enough to get the job done! This thing really puts out quiet a force, and the suction is unbelievable. I will NEVER EVER buy or ues an intex pump, EVER. They are junk and not fit to filter my fish tank. This will last for years and when we up grade to a bigger pool will be able to do the job too!July 5th, 2010 UPDATE

Okay guys & gals, still have the filter. Still working great. A few things to note, the hose from the pump to the filter will not last, it will eventually crack and if pluggeg in and unattended, will pump your pool empty. I've tried several pool stores to find a replacement part but nobody has anything close. There is a great solution however, took the pool pump to Lowes and went to the PVC section and matched up fittings and pipes. Then I went to the pool pump section and bought a rubber connector. I piped the pump to the filter and problem solved. I'll put pictures up sometime.

Secondly, people have mentioned the leak that comes from the top of the filter. Last year I called game (number on the filter) and the sent me a new top for free no questions asked. This year the new one began leaking worse than the old one. I took the old one out and inspected it, I found that some of the screws on the underside were not tight. I tightened them up and put it on and guess what? No more leaking. I went ahead and dissassembled the newer on with the bad leak (just remove all the screws on the underside) and I found that there is a little rubber gasket that was torn. Thats basically it. They have a piece of plastic that seperates the spring from the gasket, when the plastic cracks the rubber gasket basically gets eaten and you start leaking water. Solution, throw plastic away (recycle) and put a metal washer in its place with a new rubber gasket. Should be able to get both at the hardware store for less than $3.00.

I stand by this being worth the money. Some people may not be happy because they expected to get a great deal on a sand filter and never have to do maintenance ever again. Welcome to pool ownership. Any filter on any pool will eventually need something. After having gotten two seasons of crystal clear swimming out of this, I can deal with replacing things like hoses and gaskets just fine. I hope this helps someone. I will put up pics when I get around to it.


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Efficient, economical and effective 3/4 HP Above Ground Pool Sand Filter that provides a superior alternative to the standard cartridge filter included with many above ground pools.

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Hayward S166TPAKS Pro Series Top-Mount Sand Filter 16-Inch with Top-Mount Valve and Base Review

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(More customer reviews)I ordered the above Hayward S166TPAKS filter system.Although the web site shows pump included and Hayward site identifies S155TPAKS as having 1 HP Matrix pump, no pump was supplied. Box was mislabeled by Amazon and contained filter only.Cost of $279 would be very good price for filter/pump assembly but Amazon sells the filter separately for about $160, so no one wouldpay $279 for just filter.They provided return label so could be returned at no cost to me.

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Hayward S166T Pro Series 16-Inch Top-Mount Pool Sand Filter Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this filter around June 1 to replace another old sand filter. Because I was out of town for awhile I could not install this filter right away and it was about 2 weeks after it arrived I opened the box. This filter does NOT contain a base for the filter to sit on. Because the filter has a round bottom it can't stand on it's own without a base which should have been included in the box. Ever try to stand up an egg on it's end?

The manual in the box for the filter and the manual online at Haywards internet site for the same model numbers are not the same. There seams to be a production change with this filter and the base so that the base can be used on other models as well. Either way I was in the pool business for 7 years in the past and have never seen a filter that did not contain a base that sets it upright. A base for the filter is NOT an extra item. They are either already attached by glue/tape or have someway to mount the base to the filter. Without a base this filter is usless as you can't simply bury it in the ground. At current I'm trying to get a base from Hayward but they don't seem to want to help and there reply to my email was this... "The larger base only comes with the S166T92S system". Well as I replied back I'm not talking about a "Bigger" base. I'm talking about "ANY" base. So beware that the unit I received did NOT contain a base stand (also called a skirt) for the filter to sit on and my local pool place wanted $49.99 for the base which should have been included.

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THE LEADING BRAND BRINGS YOU THE LATEST IN SAND POOL FILTER TECHNOLOGY!

These high-performance pool filters combine rugged construction, energy-efficient operation and superior flow rates for years of trouble-free filtration with minimal care.

The weather-proof tank is constructed of a tough color-fast polymeric material and topped with a patented easy to use multi-port valve.

All Pro Series pool filters feature an integral top diffuser, self-cleaning underdrain and 360 degree slotted laterals to ensure even water distribution over every square inch of sand, thorough backwashing and totally balanced flow for crystal clear water.

This advanced full flow technology reduces energy costs by obtaining maximum filtration, so you can run your filter less.

Filter is complete with tank, multi-port valve, sight glass & pressure gauge. NOTE: Hayward 14 in. Filters and Filter Systems include a 4-way valve. Hayward 16 in. and larger Filter and filter Systems include a 7-way valve.4-way Valve Positions: Filter, Backwash, Waste, Recirculation. 7-way Valve Positions: Filter, Waste, Winter, Closed, Backwash, Recirculation, Rinse

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Intex 2,100-Gallon Sand Filter Pump Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this pump about a week ago to replace the 1500gph pump that came with my intex easy set 18'x48" round pool. This was very convenient due to the fact that it was made by intex and was very simple to hook up to the existing setup. I have been really impressed so far with the design and function of intex components, particularly relating to the hose connections. Nothing beats the threaded hose connections and the convenient shut-off valves in the pool walls.

This pump comes with the pump motor and sand filter. The only thing I had to supply was two 50lb bags of silica filter sand. The connections and assembly were typical intex easy for a do it yourselfer no tools needed, which seems to be a theme with intex products. The motor is quite powerful and the sand filter is second to none. It is also quite convenient because you don't have to replace a paper filter every two weeks. Water has been crystal clear. Once I bought the sand I had this thing up and running in about 25 minutes. It works with all of the existing connections on the 18' diameter and larger pools. If you have a smaller pool you have to use some adapters that come with the pump kit. A new set of hoses is included as well with the very convenient threaded connections.

Overall I love this pump so far!

CON: My only small gripe is the O-ring seal in the leaf catcher lid. You really have to tighten it just right to get a good seal (if not it will drip all day). If it's too loose it leaks, if it's too tight it leaks. You really have to mess with it so it won't leak. This did not become apparent until the first time I had to remove the lid to pull out the strainer for cleaning. Going to have to deduct a star for that. Minor inconvenience, but the pump is still a lot of bang for the buck and I don't regret my purchase one bit.

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Powerful pump design and durable housing make the new Intex 2650 gal/hr Sand Filter Pump the top choice for pool owners looking for a heavy duty pump.Intex recommends changing 2650 gal/hr filter pump sand once every five years!120 volt AC pump with GFCI power cord meets safety certifications and listings by UL and CSA.Recommended for Intex 16 and larger' Easy Easy SetTM pools, Frame SetTM pools, Ellipse Oval pools, Rectangular Frame pools and similar sized pools from other manufacturers.Hosing is 1.5" ID (inside diameter). We carry adapters to connect 1.5" inside diameter hoses (plastic threaded fitting) to pools that only accept 1.25" inside diameter hosing (metal clamps), visit our pool accessories page to view our hose adapter "B". Installation is very easy - just hook-up the hoses and plug the pump into a 110 to 120 volt outlet.The pump has a 25' long power cord.1-year limited manufacturer's warranty. Warranty claims must be submitted to the manufacturer.

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