IntexSX1500 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for Above Ground Pools: 1500 GPH Pump Flow Rate – Improved Circulation and Filtration – Easy Installation

My Intex pool came with the SX2100, which worked okay but was under-powered. It also developed a problem after two seasons, which brought me to this purchase. This SX2800 is extremely powerful and can recirculate the entire volume of my pool in about three hours. My pool is the Intex rectangular 12x24x5. I have been using the new pump and filter for almost a month, and I am very happy with it.

This is a great pump for a great price. I am so happy with this pump. It's one of the best purchases I have ever made from Amazon. This thing is an extremely powerful little awesome pump and filter. No more cleaning paper filters for me. Thank you Intex for making a great product. Now only question is how long will it last. It does come with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty so that's wonderful!If you are wondering if it is a worthy buy, YES,JUST BUY IT. It will definitely save you time and money as it is already saving me money because I have not had to add as many chemicals as I did with the poor little pump that came with my pool as well as not needing to clean my filters daily just to keep my water somewhat decent and moving. I bought this pump to go with my 18' x 48" coleman vista steel above ground pool. It works wonders for my pool and my wallet. So far I have noticed, the pump creates a vortex tornado motion which makes all of the leaves and debris circle to the middle of the pool where I just scoop it up.This pump definitely keeps the water moving which is great for many reasons. One that algae doesnt really get a chance to sit if you are treating your water as needed. Two, distributes and keeps chemicals moving and less likely to settle to the bottom. Three will save money on many extra unnecessary chemicals because it will help keep water balanced and no need to keep cleaning and replacing filter cartridges.I ordered this pump ,which was supposed to take 3 weeks to arrive, it arrived in less than a week of my purchase date. Nice, I know, I am happy with that.Set up was very easy. Much of the parts are already put together. Be cautious as the seal rings are in tact and you dont want to lose them. All you need to do is connect the filter debris basket, pump and sand bucket to the base. Connect the hoses to the pump as directed. I did NOT need to purchase any extra parts or fittings because I connected the hoses to the hoses that came with my pool. You'll also need to connect the adapters to your pool. Make sure that you grease all of your rivets with vaseline or petroleum jelly as recommended by intex. You will need to buy 20 grade silica sand ( it does not come with sand) . Approximately 2.5 ,50 lb bags filled my sand pump to the recommended level, which I picked up for $11 usd at my local pool supply store. And the best part is you dont need to change filters frequently because this sand will filter your pool for 2-5 years. I wouldn't recommend that you use any sand except what is called for. I almost purchased the clorox brand pool filter sand but was steered to follow suit with what intex recommended plus many reviews on the clorox pool filter sand changed my mind. When adding sand make sure that you use the piece to cover the pump hole as you DONT WANT to get sand in your pump. It will help to distribute sand evenly around your sand bucket. First setting up is it is recommended that you rinse and backwash your sand filter pump to get best performance out of your sand filter pump. I've added a skimmer with a filter sock to my pool which also increases my pools ability to stay clean and save me from extra work.The pump comes with 6 settings. RECIRCULATE closes off filter basket and sends same unfiltered water back into pool which I use when adding chemicals to circulate and distribute chemicals evenly around the pool without settling to the bottom I use it for 30 mins to about an hour. This setting is also great for long trips away from home. Then FILTRATION which I use after circulating chemicals around pool to start filtering algae, debris etc. This setting cleans your water. WASTE- exactly what is. It sends out dirty water that you dont want back in your pool or filter. RINSE,almost exact same as waste ,rinses your sand.BACKWASH, also pretty much the same as waste. Sends junk and dirty water out of your pool. CLOSED, closes off all water flow to pool and pump.I would recommend this pump . It does its job and soo far I am very pleased. I havent had leaks , as I believe if you follow directions as instructed you will not have any issues. The price is well worth the purchase. Saves money, time, work, chemicals and it works as well as those high priced filter pumps. If this pump lasts only a couple years it still is worth the money it will save you ,and has saved me in only a few weeks. It does what it says it does and that includes all the time I was spending trying to balance and clean my pool l. I am happy , and i hope that this review helps you and gives you the answers you are looking for.

Purchased to add as secondary filtration for a 20,000 gallon in-ground pool just not getting clear enough for me with Pentair 100 sq/ft cartridge filtration and variable speed pump running 12 hours/day. Tried flocculants, chlorine, baking soda, stain remover chemicals, etc. which helped but still achieved not the sparkle I wanted. Added the sand filter and in just 3 days, the water is looking polished and clear. In the long run the total cost (less than $200) and benefits of adding a second system outweigh the continuous expense for chemicals filtration to achieve clarity.Pros- whisper quiet- portability- works!Cons- because this pump is for above ground pools and is not self-priming it requires priming with water pressure via garden hose upon the first use.- manufacture does not include two bolts with lock-nuts to mount to base. Very annoying.SummaryIf you're particular about your pool water clarity, adding efficient secondary filtration on an as needed basis, the INTEX SX1500 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump is the economical solution.

Very nice and powerful. Used it for the Costco 16x33 pool. What an upgrade from the pump it came with.

I just purchased the 14" sand Intex filter after reading great reviews and searching online ratings. I have a 16' x 52" round pool that holds a bit over 6000 gallons. It goes up in the summer and gets stored away for winter. I previously had just a cartridge filter and pump for the last 7 years. I've never really been able to keep it nice and pristine, but it's been safe and decent. Until last year, when it got cloudy and pale green then bright neon green practically overnight. Took a sample and picture to my local pool place and they said drain it, scrub the pool, start over, and your filtration system is inadequate. Since it was toward the end of summer, I couldn't justify refilling the pool (Central California) so we just drained it and packed it up. Well, it started again this year 6 weeks into summer. I nipped it in the bud with balancing, acid, and a shock treatment. But I had to bite the bullet and replace my pump and filter. I received it unbelievably the next day. Fairly easy to set up, even with water in the pool. I got my pool sand from Lowe's. It is easy to run. I have not set up the timer yet. It's been up for a week now with kids playing in it daily. So far it's been great! The water has never looked so clean and clear. I am on top of the balancing act with the chemicals. I test every other day with a 5-way test kit, and keep the pool bottom clean. I also have a blue solar cover on when not in use.My husband and I were impressed with the quality of the pump, filter housing and accessories. Even the hoses it came with are not flimsy. My only gripe is that it did not come with an inlet nozzle and parts, just the outlet jet nozzle with the aerator. But we made due with what we had. I did purchase the Intex plunger valves separarely, which is a must. One other thing to keep in mind, it uses water to backwash, quite a bit. But I've only done it once so far and that was also to wash and rinse the new sand. So it might be less on a regular backwash. But I did run the hose it out to our trees to water them.So far I highly recommend this pump and filter system. I know it's a bit early to evaluate the system long term, but I will update after summer.UPDATE: The rest of the summer was great. We kept the pool up til the end of September (Hot spell in the Valley). Keeping the pool clean, using an algicide and clarifier once a week along with proper chlorination, my pool stayed pristine. I did not have to backwash very often, every 2 weeks, and not a long time, so the water usage was minimal. I highly recommend this pump.