XtremepowerUS 19" inch Sand Filter with 1.5HP Pool Pump 4500GPH Above Ground Swimming Media System, Gray

I have an 18000 gallon/30 ft round above ground pool. My old cartridge filter housing cracked and shattered over the winter. I went to my local pool supply store in the spring to price replacement filter systems, figuring if the main unit was broken it was time for a whole-replacement. My local shop had the same size filter/pump (brand name H) for $850, not including hoses hardware or installation. I panicked realizing that it would be $1000+ to open my pool.I took a chance on this, and I'm so glad I did. I paid $300 on Amazon, watched three YouTube videos and was able to install this myself. Expect to pay $50 more for hardware/hoses/adapters, and $50 for the sand depending on your local prices.All-in it cost me about $425 to get the pool back up and running with a totally new filtration system. The multi port valve makes things so much easier than a cartridge filter, and the pool looked amazing this year with so much less work.If you don't think you can install this yourself - you CAN! Watch a few videos, make a trip to the hardware store and go for it. You'll be glad you did.

This is the perfect replacement for our 5500 gal. above-ground pool! We decided to get this one which is less than half the price of what the pool store wanted for their cheapest one! Easy setup, super quiet pump, and sturdy valve! Tips for newbies: 1) If you are unsure of how to replace your setup, consult Youtube. The manual is not user-friendly if you are unsure of what you’re doing. 2) Make sure a friend is around to help. Moving your old filter with 100lb of sand in it is not a one-person job! 3) make sure you add water to the new filter after you add the sand and prime the new pump (don’t start the pump without water in it). 4) The laterals on this one don’t fold up. You’re gonna have to assemble them while they are in the filter. 5) MOST IMPORTANT: this does not come with the hose adapters to connect the hoses to the valve! The valve uses standard 1 1/2 inch inlet/outlet adapters. Either use your old ones or if this is replacing a smaller unit, you will need these, (you need 3). 6) Make sure to put plumbers tape on each adapter that you put in the valve to seal it and prevent leakage. That’s it, we are enjoying our pool for another season!

This product is very poor quality and the company is even worse. I bought the filter and pump combo less than 3 months ago. The filter connections all leaked even with Teflon tape. Some of the connections are not a standard size and are larger than 2”. Typical pool connections are 1-1/4, 1-1/2, or 2”. The filter works nicely and does the job.The pump stopped working in under 3 months. The manufacturer told me to take apart the motor and check the shaft and impeller. They kept repeating that the return period has passed, which I understand, but I was shocked to find out there is no warranty on the pump motor. Typically, there is always a year warranty.I would never recommend or buy anything from this company. I would give them negative stars if I was able. I am angry that I had to give them 1 star just to post this earring to other buyers.AVOID AT ALL COSTS UNLESS YOY LIKE WASTING MONEY.

We got this in the middle of May and I've waited to write a review to ensure that it works well. We purchased this for a 22 x 52 above ground, soft sided pool after reading comments in a Facebook group regarding size of pump needed for this type of pool. Although the specs say otherwise, most comments indicated that this size pump is really the best option for a pool this size. I'm glad we went with this one because it's the first time we've had crystal clear water since we purchased the pool several years ago. The filter style pump that comes with those pools is often too small to really keep things clear unless you're rinsing it out several or more times per day. Even then, we still had difficulty keeping things clear. We chose to use filter balls rather than sand and have found that they are working really well. The pump, obviously, doesn't take the place of good chemical balance, but it certainly solved are main problem of constant cloudy water. No issues with the pump at all and we also purchased a cover for the motor through Amazon as the motor cannot sit out in the rain.

First pump lasted 3 wks before it locked up, seller was quick in sending out a replacement pump. On the replacement pump the fittings were a different size than the old pump so the supplied original hose from pump to sand filter would not work. I had to purchase a hose and fitting to fit from the replacement pump to the sand filter. Then the new replacement pump had no pressure ( only 2 PSI). Seller advised me there had been issues with the sand filter and to return the complete assembly.So now I had to clean out 150lbs of sand, plus the price of a hose to fit the new pump that didn’t work either. After returning the complete assembly I did get a full refund. Seller was quick on the replacement parts but the pump and sand filter isn’t worth it, pure junk.Do not buy!!!Spend the money on a quality pump/sand filter.

This is our second one. 1st one worked about 4 years. It does good. We have to replace the pressure gage on these each summer.

Item seems decent quality, there is no built in timer on this unit. Main issue was the hose that connects the pump to the filter. It is very rigid and difficult to manipulate into place, the hose comes with two o-rings that will pop out of place every time you get everything lined up and no matter how much you tighten everything it leaks ( actually pours ) water out of one or both ends. Finally got disgusted enough to go to a local pool store and buy a new hose with barb fittings and 2 clamps. $50 dollars later it is running without leaks.