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Powerhorse of a pump
This pump works amazing with my 18'X48" metal frame pool. The 1500GPH one that came with the pool was useless and algae and sediment were constantly cycling through the filter no matter how often it was rinsed or changed. Once this pump was hooked up, we saw a huge difference in the pool clarity overnight! No more green, cloudy water or layer of sediment on the bottom like I'd been struggling with for months using the stock pump.
Installation took more like an hour for us, not the 5 minutes some have mentioned. You really do need to use the hoses, plungers and nozzel that come with this pump. We 1st tried to just connect the pump up to our existing stuff and found that the hoses crimped and the nozzle just blew off because of the increased power. And, if you have a helper, it is possible to change the strainer and nozzle attachments without draining your pool down. Just work fast and be prepared to get wet!
The only thing that I don't like, is that I also had a very hard time getting out that trapped air bubble like Jamie said in another review. But that's a small annoyance for such a wonderful pump!
[Saturday, October 04, 2008]
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This is not a toy, it is a pool filter - wrong catagory
This pump works so well. I would recommend it to anyone who owns a large Intex Easy Set Pool - don't even bother with the one that comes with it. You will save the money on chemicals and time in the initial years use. This pump is a powerhorse. Order now, in time for next summer!
Uses B filters
[Monday, September 15, 2008]
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This pump may be too good
This pump is definitely better than the model 635 that came with my pool but there are a few things you should be aware of. First, air gets stuck in the pump section when you first install it and the only way to get it out is to turn the pump almost upside down so the air goes into the filter where it can be bled off. I had to repeat this process 3 times to get it to start pumping. Second, my pool came with the surface skimmer and a vacuum accessories. This pump almost has too much suction for the skimmer and when you hook the vacuum to it, the hose collapses. That's the reason I upgraded, more vacuum power. I'm hoping my pool store will have something better that I can make to work with this pump.
[Saturday, August 02, 2008]
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