Intex Sand Filter Pump & Saltwater System for Up to 15,000 Gal Pools, Krystal Clear - Automatic Algae Control & Above-Ground Swimming Pool Cleaning

This is our third year (installed summer 2018) having an intex 15’x4’ above ground pool. We used chlorine and the pump that came with the pool the first year. Changing the filters and using chlorine was not blowing my skirt up. The filters had to be replaced every two weeks minimum, and the chemicals were somewhat challenging to keep balanced. We decided last year to upgrade to a salt water system. I didn’t look at a sand filter due to cost. We bought an upgrade summer 2019 salt water pump, which used the same disposable filters. The pump was adequate, but we still had to skim the water with a net to get out the layer of bugs and bio matter from the trees for about 10-15 minutes before swimming each and every day. To be fair, there are three trees that contribute to the mess. We got the pool ready this year (2020), but the pump would not operate. We knew we had to buy a new one.I do quite a bit of research on most products I purchase, especially a bigger purchase such as this pump. Unfortunately, there are not a lot of saltwater pumps on the market whether its Amazon, Academy, or our local pool suppliers (Nashville). I saw that this pump had adequate reviews but not stellar. I also know that items like this usually receive a few poor reviews because there are too many user variables for product performance consistency.I can say for us, this pump performance exceeds our expectations. My husband installed it April 27, 2020, and said it was somewhat difficult. I can attest to the amount of time it took-approx 1 1/2-2 hours. We had multiple sized connectors due to previously purchasing a second pump, so that was not an issue for us. The power of this pump is noticeably stronger than the previous two pumps we had. See photos. Kind of like a hot tub if you’re up close. This has not been an issue even for our 10m old in her float.The best aspects of this pump are that the water stays much cleaner, no need to skim before each and every swim, no disposable filters, backwashing the sand is a breeze. You can actually see the funk flush out of the sand! Stop backwash when water runs clear. Bam, you’re done. Always less than a minute.I attribute the improved performance because of the type and strength of filtration system. The water stays clear. We do have to shock and use clarifier, but the frequency is much less and will be necessary with any system. I never have to worry about cleaning the surface before putting my baby in the water. HUGE, time saver. That’s pretty impressive considering the trees around the pool. We do run the pump 12hrs/day most days, especially when we swim.I hope this helps anyone considering either switching to a saltwater system or upgrading to sand. This is the way to go. It’s more costly initially, and the sand is an additional cost, but we feel this will save us money in the long run. I believe the sand lasts 5-7 years.

The Intex 26669EG is a game-changer! Easy to install, keeps water crystal clear, and the E.C.O. technology works wonders. Perfect for my above-ground pool—highly recommend!

Really like this unit. Easy to install. I get good results. Downside is it lasts for maybe three seasons. Not worth trying to get replacement parts. I will order this soon to have it on hand when I need a replacement.

I am so done with this system. I was tired of always having to deal with the chlorine in the Florida sun. I would have to pretty much shock my pool nearly every day and the water would still turn green. I finally decided to install the saltwater system and I was delighted with the clear and beautiful water! I maintained the salt level at about 3200 (which was the recommended amount) and after about 5-6 months, my unit started giving a low-salt error code. I then upped the salt level to 3400 (which was still in the correct operating range). Still read low salt. Note: the system WILL NOT generate chlorine while there is an error code. I googled it and figured how to remove and clean everything. When I took the unit apart, I discovered that the salt was caked everywhere. Cleaned it up, still didn't work. I bought another one. The same thing happened. Then, after some serious research, I discovered that the recommended salt levels are really high and that the unit often reads low salt when it is actually high! So, you think it's low and add more until it damages everything!I emptied my pool, bought a new unit and maintained the salt at about 2700. Again, beautiful water for barely six months. Then, bam! Low salt error code again. I took everything apart. No corrosion, no salt build-up. Cleaned everything, still doesn't work. At this point, I have to assume that these units only last for six months, regardless of how well you care for them. It's time for me to decide if I should buy another type of saltwater system or spend $120 every six months. BTW, the first unit was about $89. The price is going up!!!!UPDATE 11/24/2020:The unit I purchased in April of this year is now doing the exact same thing. They all supposedly had two-year warranties. This would have meant that the last three units I purchased would still be under warranty. I started trying to communicate with intex in April. I was unable to reach someone by phone and ended up speaking with someone through their messaging system. It took days or even weeks for them to respond. Finally, after I provided all the information they requested (model numbers, purchase info, etc), they responded saying that I had to call them. I spent months trying to get someone on the phone. Literally holding for hours and then being disconnected. I finally got through to them today. They said that the warranty is only 1 year for the plates that I need. Also, they will not honor the warranty for any of the units, except the last one I purchased. Even the one before that, which was only six months old when I first contacted them. They claim that I never spoke to them by phone, so it's my problem. I have all of the messages going back to April, showing that I was unable to reach them by phone and asking if someone could contact me or I could resolve it through email, etc. I asked to talk to a manager to see if they could at least make an exception, because it was clear that the unit stopped working within six months and they had it on record. The associate was rude and insisted that there was nobody above her that could help me.At this point, my only option is to replace the plates in the most recent one under the warranty and hope it lasts for a while. After that, I may have to consider going back to chlorine or buying a very expensive saltwater system. I'm out nearly $700 over the course of four years with these intex ones.

It’s easy and does the job so efficiently 24/7 no change in electric bill.