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Accessories / August 15, 2017

aboveground-pool-in-a-boxIt’s a problem of many small to medium sized aboveground pools. So that they can fit the entire pool in one box, the pump and filter unit is notably small.

Big Box retailers also configure their pool-in-a-box kits to have even smaller and weaker pump and filter units, to lower their shipping, storage and costs of goods.

For many first time pool owners, they wonder why they have so much trouble keeping the water clear, or preventing algae on their soft-sided pools.

It’s because your one-piece pump and filter is too small!

What’s the Solution?

  1. Run the undersized pump and filter 24 / 7 to keep the water clear.
  2. Use more chlorine to help break down contaminants, reducing the filter demand.
  3. Use an algaecide and a clarifier to further aid the filter.
  4. Keep the pool as clean as possible with vacuuming, brushing and skimming.

intex-sand filter with pumpOr, you can upgrade your aboveground pump and filter, with something better.

Benefits to Upgrading

Vacuuming: One-piece pump and filter units are not only small, but typically have no strainer basket. This makes vacuuming the pool impossible, and pool owners have to use a garden hose powered venturi vacuum device. Not so effective, especially if you have low water pressure.

hayward-pro-series-systems-above-ground-poolsReduced Run Time: The pool water in an aboveground pool should be turned over twice per day. This means that all the water in the pool should go through the filter and return to the pool, twice in a 24 hour period. Stronger pumps do this faster, filtering all the pool water in just a few hours.

Water Clarity: The small cartridge filters that come with small above ground pools are really no bigger than an oil can, with only 6-9 sq. ft. of filter surface area. That’s not much. A larger cartridge, of 25-50 sq. ft., or a small sand filter, will keep your water cleaner and clearer.

Reduced Chemicals: As mentioned above, to compensate for an undersized filter, we will find it necessary to use more chlorine, algaecides and clarifiers, to assist the filter.hayward-x-stream-filter-systems With a larger filter, keeping the water particulate free, less expensive chemicals are needed.

Less Worry: An undersized filter needs cleaning every week, has trouble handling summer storms, and needs almost daily supervision. Larger systems, set on a time clock, automatically turn on and off, and can run for a month in between cleanings.

How to Upgrade an Aboveground Pump and Filter

  1. Find your current size of pump and filter sq. ft, on the label.
  2. Decide on a budget, somewhere between $100 – $500.
  3. Take a look at our aboveground pool filter / pump combos.

The simplest route is to just increase the size of your Intex pump and filter. Intex cartridge filter systems are sized by GPH (Gallons per Hour) of water flow rate. If you currently have a 530 gph, you can make the easy switch to a 1000 gph. If you have the 1500 gph, there is also a 2500 and a 4000 gph pump and filter unit made for Intex pools.

Source: blog.intheswim.com