Intex 26651EG 3,000 GPH Above Ground Pool Sand Filter Pump with Automatic Timer

Great Sand Filter Pump! The 18'x42' Coleman pool I have did not have a great filter pump. The pump that came with the pool was too small for keeping 7,000 gallons of water clean and the chemicals balanced. I needed more flow to keep the water circulating. The pump I just installed has a timer, recirculate feature, backwash, rinse and filter. It’s easy to install and I think it’s priced well too. I’ve had a good summer, with less work needed in my pool care. The water flows a lot better, is crystal clear, and it’s easier to keep the chemicals in balance. I haven’t had any issues with water getting stagnant or algae. Also when putting the sand in for the first time, add half the sand and wet in so it settles then fill with the rest of the sand to fill line and wet again, check to see if it's at least at the fill line, if not you'll need to add more.

I don’t usually write reviews but felt this warranted one. If you have an above ground pool you need this. This is our third summer with our pool and our first summer with this filter. It was so hard to maintain the pool in the past with the A/C filters that you remove and rinse. It would take a week(s) to make a green pool clean and clear. This sand filter works so well and not only does the water flow faster it is also a more powerful stream. The filter doesn’t take up much space and is very easy to use. We hadn’t swam in the pool all week and I forgot to add a new chlorine tab so it was starting to turn green. I put in chlorine, algaecide and clarifier and the filter had it clear in less than two days. Very impressed with the quality and price. It didn’t cost much more than it would have cost to replace the old tiny filter that came with the pool. I have faith it will last for many years!

Fit perfect, very sturdy and functions great, the design worked well with the above ground pool and was easy to get installed.

Are you tired of your stock Intex pool pump underperforming? Look no further! The INTEX 26651EG SX3000 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump is here to save the day and provide a much-needed upgrade to your pool maintenance system. This 16-inch light gray pump is not only an aesthetic addition but also a powerful performer that will keep your pool crystal clear all season long. Let's dive into the pros and cons of this fantastic pool pump upgrade! Pros: Impressive performance: The INTEX 26651EG SX3000 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump is designed to provide powerful and efficient water filtration, ensuring your pool stays clean and inviting. Easy installation: This sand filter pump is simple to set up and install, allowing you to upgrade your pool filtration system with minimal fuss. Energy-efficient: The INTEX 26651EG boasts an energy-efficient design, helping you save on energy costs while maintaining top-notch pool water quality. Low maintenance: With a sand filter, you'll spend less time on maintenance and more time enjoying your pool. Just perform an occasional backwash, and you're good to go. Perfect upgrade: As a significant improvement over the stock pump that comes with Intex pools, this sand filter pump offers superior performance and reliability. Cons: Higher initial cost: The INTEX 26651EG SX3000 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump might be a bit pricier than the stock pump, but its performance and energy efficiency make it worth the investment. In conclusion, the INTEX 26651EG SX3000 Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump is an outstanding upgrade for your Intex pool, offering impressive performance, easy installation, energy efficiency, and low maintenance. Although it may come with a higher initial cost, the benefits of this pump far outweigh the investment. So go ahead and treat your pool to the upgrade it deserves!

This pump was purchased to build an 8-foot stock tank pool. It arrived well boxed with no damage. Taking the items out of the box and getting everything hooked up was fairly straight forward. Everything you need to get a stock tank pool up and running is in the box except the kit does not come with an inlet fitting. So make sure you get a inlet valve when you are setting everything up. Once I got the system hooked up, I ran into the second problem. The website and instruction manual indicates that this filter takes 50 lbs of sand. Which would be a single bag. I had to use one bag and a fraction of another to get sand in the proper fill range. Solving this issue was simple, so I kept cruising along until I hit the third issue. The third issue is I have weather proof in use outlet boxes for all of my outdoor outlets. If you do not know that these are, these are outlet covers that have a box that opens, you can plug in your electrical item, and there is a slot for the cord to come out while you close the box, so everything is protected from the elements. The plug that is on the pump is a plug with a built in GFI, which being around water is a great thing. The issue arises when you go to plug this plug into the outlet, and the plug is longer than a standard outlet box, by about 1/8 of an inch. This required me to dremel out the box just enough to get it close to fitting, and then hand filing the rest while checking frequently to make sure the back end of the outlet fit perfectly through the side of the box and there was not a gap for bugs. Or that you have dealt with all of the minor foibles of getting everything set up, let’s talk about the pump and filter. The pump is strong, moves bunches of water, and is surprisingly quiet. The instructions are clear and simple to follow for the initial backwash and how to set it to start filtering. The timer function is a little clunky, but it comes with a timer and it functions well once it is set, and since this is a set it and forget it type of function, it works as intended. In summary, this is a great pump once you get everything going and it appears that it will work well. My wife is happy with how quiet it is, and in a 8-foot stock tank it generates enough of a current that if you are floating, it will slowly spin you in a circle. I would recommend this system to a friend. I took off one star for not including an entire system in the box (i.e. inlet fitting), having to get 2 bags of sand, and the plug issue.

Excelente!!

Es muy buen producto

Pump was easy to assemble. Some tips tho. when placing, please put it where it's gonna stay cause it does not move easily with sand and water. Read the instructions carefully. Do not move the inner tube assembly while filling with sand. Should get at least 2 bags of 50lb sand to fill to proper height, not 1 bag. Honestly most of this was pretty simple to put together and the pump does actually work quite well, very quiet. I like the timer on it also. The aerator also balanced my ph level so very cool just be aware this is for pools 15' Diameter or more. Anything smaller is kinda overkill.

Para los que tienen una piscina Bestway como nosotros (15000 litros), también les funciona muy bien este filtro de arena, solo tienen que comprar unos adaptadores intex (B) para que puedan embonar las mangueras con las entrada/salida de la piscina, es muy útil este filtro para mantener muy limpia el agua, parece difícil de armar y poner a funcionar pero no lo es, con el manual y un video de YouTube de refuerzo es suficiente para ponerla en funcionamiento, nosotros compramos arena de sílice filtrante 20/30, usa aproximadamente 12 kilos de arena, pero solo conseguimos un costal de 50 kilos y la verdad bastante económico (130 pesos) así que tendremos arena para muchos años :D Espero les sirva mi reseña, porque yo en lo particular quería una reseña así y no la encontré

I considered this pump for far to long. I wish I baught it a month ago. I have an 18' round bestway pool. We have a small grey 8400 gallon pump. Our pool holds just over 8200 gallons. It just wasn't moving the water much. Time to upgrade. The 2800 pump was cheaper than the 2100 so I got the 2800 on sale. It's perfect. I thought it would be to powerful however I am thrilled for my choice. The water is moving nicely now. The pump was super easy to install. I watched the video. It was easy to follow. I did purchase an attachment kit but I didn't need it at all. The hoses i have are compatible. Keeping it, as its always nice to have extra pieces. The only pieces I will purchase will be the shut off valve for the intake hoses so I dont have to use the black stoppers when I empty the leaf basket. It is so quiet I have to keep checking if its on. Great price Great pump.