Best setup video this far. Looked for something just like this last year, and nothing was as clear and step-by-step as yours. Thank you.

Thanks so much for this video! Got our pump up and running in no time!!

This video saved me from making a mistake. Thank you. This pump is a beast! Highly recommended.

Thank you for taking time to help people you do not know that need help

Thanks very informative appreciate it liked and subscribed I will not go this summer with the small pump that comes with the pool the first one worked me and burnt out two months into enjoying our summer fun with our pool now I have the same pump going get a new pool and enjoy the summer heat in Texas y’all all be safe and enjoy the sunshine in y’all pool 🙏❤️🙏

Great video thank you! Just hooked up the sand filter to my stock tank but the water flow isn’t great? So when I was backwashing it was just a trickle…any help is greatly appreciated

Thank you for the STRAIGHTFORWARD, simple, and to the point video. Very helpful.

Awesome video & thank you. Just got the 14inch sx2800 intex for my 18ft coleman pool. 😊

Do I need to plug inlet and outlet if my pool is full before installing?

How do I get fresh water into the sand filter now that it's my second season using it and it was drained at the end of last season?

Thanks I got it running now

Hello I bought this pump and I got it setup and did the backwash cycle and rinse. Still getting lots of noticeable sand at the bottom , any idea why ?

I keep finding sand at the bottom of my pool and its a brand new Intex pump. Intex sent a new top piece (valve) and pipe (not laterals). I replaced both and sure enough, sand still in the pool? I'm so frustrated. I am using #20 sand. Any help would be very appreciated.

Simple, to the point, quick instruction. Very helpful! Thanks!!

Thank you for your Video. Can you help me how to set pump automatic running 2 or 3 time a day . Thanks

thank you I think we answered our own ? regarding the use of HTH pool filter sand. For use with in-ground or above-ground swimming pool sand filters. Restores filter efficiency and is compatible with salt systems. Silica sand, 0.45 to 0.55 particle size, 20 grade.

My pool isnt pushing water around in filter mode. Could you tell me what i need to do? Am I supposed to leave the black hose connected while the pump is in filter mode?

Is it possible to turn it on just by plugin it to electricity ? I have a smartplug, so i would like to turn it on anytime anywhere i want.

I have a question so do I still need salt for the inside?? Or chlorine?

I followed the same process and the pressure in my pump is below the green line. Nothing comes out and the numbers on the pump say 0.0 when I turn it on, how can I fix this?

Thank you for in depth video! 🙏🏾

Great video which I will review a few more times after in the sandy State of Michigan I can find sand for this pump!!!!!! No number 20 Silica sand in the whole state ! I can find HTH pool filter sand about 45 minutes away will that work ?

Mine didn’t come with the relief valves ….how else can I relieve the system of air bubbles

Do you operate pump going clockwise or counter clockwise please?

Saved me so much time thank you thank you thank you

Super helpful, exactly what I needed. Thanks!

Great video, super helpful.

I have the same pool, just got it this summer. I want to switch to a sand filter soon! Does it matter that the pump flow rate is a lot higher on that pump for that size of a pool?? Any issues with that set up?

Where & how do u back wash hose??

When your done running in filter mode and put it in closed mode, should you turn all hose valves to close? Right now my 2 inlet hoses connected to the t-vavle do not have the closed open valve so it leaks from the pre-filter going into the pump.

@lmaeG

2 ай бұрын

I’m curious too, I hope he answers you.

I've been hooking mine up reverse of yours. My one higher port I took as intake, and the two outputs are your intake. It worked fine, but didn't make sense to have to keep the water level so high to cover the intake. Now it is running so awesomely. The "output" just pours the water out. But my one port has a close lock on it. Does this mean I'm now backwards?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

You should be going from the two lower ports on the pool to the pump and then from the filter back to the one higher port, so it sounds like that’s correct now for you. The valves that open and close are less important but it’s nice being able to adjust any of them. Normally the valve that can close is on the output back to the pool and then another one potentially on the tee where the two inlets join. Adding more valves besides that is just optional.

Have you considered adding the saltwater system? Also did it clear up with the new pump all on its own? Thanks

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I haven’t considered the salt water system only because I don’t like salt water, which is just a personal preference. And to clear the water I just added the iron removal product and let the pump run. You will need to vacuum anything left on the bottom and backwash after a day for the iron but the pump cleared the iron really well.

I have questions. Can you run the skimmer basket directly to the pump? Do you have to have the 3rd hole cut into the side of the pool. Is the outlet always higher than the inlet? Thank you.

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Yes, no, and yes but some pools with skimmers have the inlets and outlets both near the top.

Do you have to have the valve on the t joint necessarily or can you just have valves on the inlet hoses ?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

The valve on the tee joint is convenient but not completely necessary if you have closeable valves on both inlets.

Thank u so much! I just have a question, I didn’t fill my sand up with water to the top. I stopped at the Mac line. Will that be ok?

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

Filling the filter up with water is just to be precautious. You’ll be fine. If anything after you turn on your pump monitor it to see if you need to stop it and release any air and you’ll be good.

I dont have valves to turn off the flow from the 2 suction outlets. Is that ok? And after the initial rinse , do i put the white cap back on?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

The valve on the outlets are more of a convenience than anything. And I leave my discharge hose connected all the time, but you could put the cap back on if you don’t want the discharge port exposed.

GREAT VIDEO! THANK YOU!! 💪🏽

Life saver

Thank you this was very informative🥳 Definitely helped us out

Did you have to buy the stoppers on top of the tubes extra?? The little things you turn to block the water from flowing temporarily.

@AirForceMotoDad

20 күн бұрын

Those are separate unfortunately

Thanks for the video. I used it to set up my new pump but I have a question. The drain opening. If I run the pump or even if I have it off, and take that drain cap off water starts coming out by itself. If it's on, the water discharge through the drain hole increases. Do you leave your hose connected and it's open? How do you do so water doesn't come out? Thanks!

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately it shouldn’t leak out the discharge port even when left open. That would be a sign that either the spider valve gasket inside the selector has worn out or something has gotten misaligned within the valve. This can happen due to age or from switching the selector while the pump is running. To fix it you’d have to take apart the selector valve and replace the inner gasket or even the top selector valve itself. Wish I had a better answer for you. Good luck.

@jessicascott9136

Ай бұрын

​@Type5Reviews I have this same concern! It's a brand new pump I just set up yday just waited til the pool was full today to check everything and I took the white cap off the drain valve and water just pours out of it. I followed step by step directions of how to put it together so I'm just wondering what I may have done wrong for water to be coming out of the drain? I literally haven't even turned the pump on yet I just opened the drain valve once I seen this ladies comment above me.

Thank you for sharing, very informative. Question for you. I have a Bestway Steel Pro Max 12x30 pool and took your advise on the sand filter. The problem I'm having is mounting the large Inlet air nozzle to the pool. The port on the pool is smaller. How did you get around it? Did you buy an adaptor or a smaller Inlet air nozzle? If so can you share the size I need.

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I upgraded the inlet. You can check out how it’s done and the part needed in the video description of this video. How to convert 1.25" to 1.5" hoses to upgrade your Intex pump. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6StuK9xk82oYbg.html There are adapters available on Amazon to be able to connect the 1.5” hose to the 1.25” inlet, but I didn’t want to restrict the flow of the pump at all.

@AirForceMotoDad

20 күн бұрын

I have the same pool also, did the adapter work for you?

Hi, did the Intex sand filter pump come with the black backwash hose seen in your video?

@Type5Reviews

3 ай бұрын

It did not come with the hose. That is a separate 25 foot sump pump hose that I picked up from Menards. I believe I have the hose adapter listed in the description as well.

Where did you get that black hose for back washing? I only have a short hose

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

It’s 1.5” sump pump hose that’s 25 feet long. I got it from my local hardware store. Home Depot, Lowes, or Menards should carry it. It’s cheaper than pool hose.

Did you convert one of your B' slots to a 1.5" for the skimmer or use some sort of adapter?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

The intex skimmer comes with an adapter for 1.5” so I use that for the skimmer and to hook up my vacuum hose. Just the adapter I use is below. amzn.to/42MONWV

Do u close the lock nozzles before u turn it on? We opened them to rinse so we close them to filter?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

You want the inlet and outlet valves open any time the pump is running.

Thank you will need to upgrade my pool sand filter for our best way pool. It’s not strong enough

how many lbs of sand did it take to fill?

Excellent video. I cant seem to get a good enough grip on the outlet hoses to stop water leaking out. How did you get your hoses connected without any leaking?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the type of hoses you’re using and the clamps. I did use an oil filter wrench to tighten some of my connections, but also watch out for missing o-rings or o-rings that aren’t correctly in place after pushing on the hoses. That may help.

@sashakelley4823

Жыл бұрын

Can you show us how you vacuum your pool? I had the same filter and it’d collapse my vacuum hose from the over suction 😢

Great video, I've just upgraded my filter cartridge pump to a more powerful one and it's still garbage. So I think I'm going to have to bite the bullet and go for a sand system. Only issue is my 12ft Intex prism frame has only one inlet and outlet port. Can I still use one of these systems?

@talal445

10 ай бұрын

Yes

Hey, thanks for the helpful video! Does that vacuum you have connect to the pump? And if so can you let me know how to search one?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I use the adapter that came with the intex surface skimmer that converts one of the inlets to a 1.5” hose adapter. Basically this adapter below. amzn.to/3WKPcba Then I use a standard 1.5” hose with hose clamps and a pole connected to a cheap pool vacuum like this. amzn.to/3q521AD

@martinmckay3610

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews thank you!

@candacejoy8224

Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how you connect everything on the vacuum and the proper way to connect it to the pump? Your videos are super helpful! Thank you so much!

Really helpful cheers for the vid 👍🏻

How do you know how much sand is needed?

Love this video thank you for explaining everything.

What brand is your vaccum?

Question can i use this exact pump for an Intex Ultra 18x52" pool? Please help i have no idea what sand pump to purchase!😢😢

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Yes for a larger pool like that I would go with the 16” intex that I have here.

Do I have to do the hole grounding thing with this filter set up ?

@Type5Reviews

Ай бұрын

Intex pools like the one in this video is plastic and the pump has a built in gfci, so you don’t have to mess with grounding the pump.

Thanks bro. Have you any ideas for vacuum hose?

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

Intex Pool Manual Vacuum Setup and How To. kzread.info/dash/bejne/omeuy5SSmb2xhtI.html

Even after I backwashed, and rinsed. I still end up with traces of sand at the bottom of pool. Not sure why. Any suggestions? It's brand new!

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Some small traces are going to be inevitable. Some sand while filling it up could make it’s way through the filter. As long as it doesn’t continue I wouldn’t worry about it much, but it does mean you’ll have to vacuum it a bit if you want it spotless.

Can you use the chlorine tabs and shock with the sand filter.

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Yes

How did you create that attachment for the backwash hose?

@Type5Reviews

10 ай бұрын

I used an intex hose adapter. You can find it in the link below. amzn.to/48EeYn2

So can you use chlorine tabs for these type of filters on the basket?

@Type5Reviews

23 күн бұрын

@@alexcorrales2142 you can throw a chlorine puck or tabs in the filter basket.

Awesome ! How did you hook up the vacuum? Thank You

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I use the adapter that came with the intex surface skimmer that converts one of the inlets to a 1.5” hose adapter. Basically this adapter below. amzn.to/3WKPcba Then I use a standard 1.5” hose with hose clamps and a pole connected to a cheap pool vacuum like this. amzn.to/3q521AD

What you use to hook up that sump hose to your backwash?

@Type5Reviews

Ай бұрын

amzn.to/4eGJ8sS

Great video! Where can I buy the connections for the hoses to the pool

@greggraham9567

Жыл бұрын

Amazon! I got all the same stuff on Amazon. This video is so great!!

Caan ou please show me the leaf basket set up? Ours keeps leaking and it seems like an o ring is missing, but nothing fully addresses this set up?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

There should be a large black o-ring that sits directly under the lid to the leaf basket on the pump. If yours doesn’t have one or is damaged you’ll need to replace it. Amazon does sell replacement o-rings for the pump. Check it out below. amzn.to/46eQ8Zq

Do you keep this pool up during the winter? What state do you live in?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I live in northwest Indiana. I did leave the pool up all winter and it held up just fine. I’ll leave it up again this winter but will be using a better cover with closable valves all the way around so I can fill it higher and use a pool pillow. But it held up to several snow storms and freezing temps with it filled half way with water.

One of the best videos, thank you

Do you move valves to closed when filter is done running?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I leave the valves open all the time. Once the hours on the pump is set it runs daily for those number of hours at the same time it was started last.

Hi how are you? What are you using for your backwash hoses and that connection you have with that hose? If so what’s the link I would like to use the same because intex hoses are not long enough and those hoses you are using are very long

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I’m using the intex type A hose adapter below. amzn.to/3oIgC4I Then from there I went to my local hardware store Menards, but Lowe’s or Home Depot has it as well, and picked up some 1.5” sump pump hose. It’s much cheaper than pool hose. You’ll need stainless steel hose clamps as well and some 1.5” barbed couplers to connect multiple hoses together for a really long run if need more than 25 feet. You could find the sump pump hose on Amazon but it’s way more expensive there than in the store.

@javiermorell4333

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews thank you so much I appreciate it. I just ordered the 1.5 hoses from Home Depot. They will be delivering it to my house on Thursday and got the adapters from Amazon from the link you posted and the clamps another question I will be running the hoses around the perimeter of my pool through the front and out the side of my yard through an opening of my fence where there is a hill away from my house when I backwash the pool once a week or every couple of days do I keep the backwash hose connection attached to my sand Intex filter? Or do I disconnect and reconnect the hose after each use? How do you have the connections? Do you reconnect and collect after the use?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

@@javiermorell4333 I leave mine connected and running away from the pool as well. The only reason I could think about for wanting to roll it up is if it’s running through your yard on top of the grass, the black hose will most likely kill the grass under it since it will get hot if left in the sun. But if it’s out of the way then there’s no need to disconnect it unless you want to.

Would have been nice to not have some parts already pre-assembled. Should of included assembling ALL parts for the newbies.

@NightmareSR

3 ай бұрын

No thanks

@user-cq1ry1ms3w

18 күн бұрын

You could just read the instructions

@Raul69

10 күн бұрын

It looks complicated but is not.

Are you supposed to wet the sand after putting in cause i didnt do that just backwashed and rinsed?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

It just helps keep the strain off the pump during the initial startup. If you’ve already ran the pump don’t worry about it this time.

How many hours it takes to clean the pool crystal clear, just installed one but not cristal clear yet

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Depends on the size of your pool. Mine took about 2 days to be perfect.

Does anyone know if the filter includes the adapters to the pool inlet and outlet holes?

@roberthahn5945

Жыл бұрын

It doesn't but Amazon delivers them next day

@yezkaholic

Жыл бұрын

@@roberthahn5945 thanks

I can not get water to go into the filter. The valves are turned on.

God bless you for this video. Geezus

Do you know if you can use filtra balls? I have an intex sand filter and we got it 3 days ago, we went and got the balls because I saw other vids saying that they worked.

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I don’t have any experience with those filter balls but from what I’ve read on the negative side of the reviews a lot of them say the debris goes straight though the gaps between the balls. Sand works really well because it packs together tightly so only water gets through and leaves the junk behind. If you have large gaps between the filter balls then the water will take the path of least resistance and they won’t filter anything out unfortunately.

@fabiolaarauz4439

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews thank you for your reply.

Is it ok to put chlorine tabs in the pre-filter housing or no because it would cycle through the sand? Would it be best to just place tabs in the outlet instead?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Yeah you can put a chlorine tab in the filter housing. Then it’s out of the way and you don’t necessarily need a floater.

@RevBomb600

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews the legend responds. Appreciate that

@RevBomb600

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews i do have one other question. I am going on vacation soon for a week and obviously wont be able to backwash it during this time. What do you recommend doing during that week? I dont want to just let the pump run and build up pressure but i also dont want to come home to a completely green pool.

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

@@RevBomb600 I would say generally speaking, backwashing your pump once a week is good practice. The pump needs to be backwashed when there is a buildup of junk that needs to be removed. Less junk in your water means you wouldn't need to backwash as often. All that to say, let the pump run on it's regular schedule, throw in a new chlorine tab (or 2) in your floater/pump, and relax on your vacation. It will be just fine for a week and you shouldn't be anywhere near building pressure.

My intex hose inlets on the pool are way smaller? How do you hook up the big pump connections to the pools smaller inlets/outlets? My pool is 8’ x 16’. Plenty big for this type of pump. WTH am I doing wrong?

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

Check out the parts I listed in the description. Use this tee to go from your 1 1/4 inlets to 1 1/2 pump. Intex 11872 Replacement Dual Split Hose Plunger Valve Pool Part Accessory Attachment for Above Ground Pool and Pool Pump Maintenance a.co/d/3eucXZB

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

You’ll also need to change the outlet that goes back into your pool to an 1 1/2 valve. Check out my video on how to upgrade to 1 1/2 to upgrade your pump.

@derwoodsdiy7710

2 ай бұрын

@@Type5Reviews Got it thank you. I can’t believe Intex doesn’t ship the bigger pumps with the plunger T. That is strange. Thank you for your help!

I have a Bestway pool but can't find the valves for that brand would you say these valves work for any pool not just Intex? I will be getting the same sand filter that you have.

@Type5Reviews

5 ай бұрын

Both brands are pretty similar. You could pick up some replacement plunger valves on Amazon as well as some intex type b adapters if the valves need to be screwed instead of clamped on. Check the links in my video description for some of those parts. You should be able to piece together some new valves for your pool.

@4ry4m12

5 ай бұрын

@@Type5Reviews thank you!

Hows the foam under liner holding up any problems

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Still going strong this year. Though if I did it again I would have used higher density pink foam since the styrofoam does compress a bit under your feet. But for kids there’s been no issues.

Very good video. Thanks

What's the name of that vacuum you had inside the bottom of the pool. Do you have a link to that vacuum

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

amzn.to/3X18fy6

Did u cut the hole bigger for the return nozzle ???

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Check out my instructions below. How to convert 1.25" to 1.5" hoses to upgrade your Intex pump. kzread.info/dash/bejne/e6StuK9xk82oYbg.html

Did you have to buy new connectors for the hoses to work or did that pump come with everything you needed?

@Type5Reviews

28 күн бұрын

@@lukesparrow2151 I actually bought this pump used so unfortunately I can’t tell you exactly what extra parts came in the box. You can find the extra parts needed however on my video on how I upgraded from 1.25” to 1.5” hoses for a larger pump.

@lukesparrow2151

28 күн бұрын

@@Type5Reviews awesome. Thanks for the help.

Wow needed this information badly. Intex sure doesn't do well with their instructions. Thank you.

@chrisbrimm7496

Ай бұрын

You got instructions. I got a box. Same thing with the pool

Is there any setting that allows it to do it daily without you having to turn it on even if it’s just for five hours? In other words how do I do it if I wanna run it every night for five hours? If you said it with the method you showed by constantly pressing the button until you get the certain amount of hours, it still stops indefinitely after that no?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

The number on the display is for how long it will run daily. If I set that number to 5 it will run for 5 hours and then shut off until the same time the next day when it will start and run for 5 hours. Unfortunately you can’t select a start time so if you wanted it to run in the evening you’d have to go out and turn it on once then it will always start back up in the evening.

@cuuppaajoe

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews thank you so much for the answer. All the best.

Wats on the hose?

where did you get the black hose for backwash?

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

Menards hardware store. Sump pump hose.

Hello😊 what is the diference betwen this sand pumb and inteks small pump with filter? I have that small filter pump but I am not satisfated its always green water and I must buy new. Hugs from Serbia❤

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

The sand filters the water a little finer and you normally don’t have to change the sand out for the entire season as long as you backwash the filter every so often. My small filter had a hard time keeping my pool clear, but when I switched to the sand filter and stayed on top of the chlorine levels my pool stayed clear all last Summer. I definitely think it’s a worth while upgrade from the small cartridge filters.

Exactly my pool, sand filter and also the skimmer is the same as mine 😂. I didn't backwash my sand filter and luckily the sand didn't reach the pool.

Thanks for the tutorial. We're getting ready to set up our pool, do you know if the pump has to be ground level? I would like to have the pump stored on our deck due to the positioning of the pool.

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

Putting the pump above the water level would cause a lot of extra strain on the pump since it would take a lot of extra force to move the water up to the pump. I wouldn’t recommend it. You’ll probably want to place your pump under your deck and just make sure that you have access to it.

@ItsBossLadyJones

Жыл бұрын

@@Type5Reviews Thanks a million ☺️

where do you buy that remove iron?

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

I got it from Menards. It’s called Iron Myte but this product below should do the same thing. amzn.to/42yzyRj

Do you have to still buy shock for this filter?

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

Yes I still shock the pool to boost the chlorine levels then use chlorine tablets to maintain.

Very nice tutorial my guy

Great videos from when you first set up the pool and improving it over time! I’m curious, have you thought of or considered replacing the flexible pool hoses with pvc pipe?

@Type5Reviews

Ай бұрын

I’ve thought about it. Could give me some options with adapting a makeshift pool heater or other things. But with the size of my pool I haven’t found the need to do something like that just yet, and I don’t think there would be much benefit besides durability over the flexible hoses that I’m currently using.

What type of outlet does this pump have to be plugged into?

@lilredheadmlh

Ай бұрын

I'd also like to know the answer to this. I'm wondering if I need to have a higher-powered outlet installed before I can run this pump.

Got mine set up but the flow is slow to start . Then every 3 to 4 min it will have random bursts of pressure , is this normal or what is it😊

@Type5Reviews

2 ай бұрын

That does not sound normal. Double check that all of your valves are open and that you’ve bled the air out of the pump using the relief screw on the top of the pump. I’d then check for any obstructions in the hoses or filter basket, etc.

What kind of sand? And do you have a video on how to install the skimmer. Thank you! Great information!

@Type5Reviews

Ай бұрын

Intex Deluxe Wall Mount Surface Skimmer Setup and Review kzread.info/dash/bejne/o4iBstCgo5ycd9I.html

@Type5Reviews

Ай бұрын

You’ll need “pool filter sand”. I bought mine from Menards, but Home Depot or Lowe’s may carry it and your local pool store would carry it.

Bro cool video hey do you have one on how to vacuum? Because I can’t seem to vacuum

@Type5Reviews

Жыл бұрын

If your pump is strong enough I use a standard 1.5” hose connected to the adapter that came with the intex surface skimmer. amzn.to/42T0dIK Otherwise if you don’t have a strong pump that can run a pool hose style vacuum you can check out this video I did below on a cheaper vacuum option. How to vacuum a small Intex pool. kzread.info/dash/bejne/mZWItNiJnMbak6Q.html