Bestway Flowclear Sand Filter Manual
Update - if anyone's interested. My experience so far with this swg that hardly anyone has heard of. Filled pool up, dumped 4 bags of salt, a small pail of CYA and a bunch 'o shock as per the ppl @ The Poole Shoppe. 3 days later brought sample in and readings were cl - 3 ph - 7.1 ta - 105 cya - 60 salt 3300 told to add 40g of 'ph up'. Was free - nice ppl been leaving pump on for 7hrs a night and swg for 2. 3 weeks later, just this past wednesday brought in another sample. Also added about 3inches of fresh water.
Cl - 1 ph - 7.4 ta - 125 cya - 40 salt - 3300 told to add 600 (grams maybe? Lol) cya and i'm going to start leaving the swg on for 4hrs per night. Before the end of its first season the lights - on the side that you set the timer - stopped working, the unit continued to function fine. Kept outdoors for the summer and stored in our basement for the winter. In the second season (6wks into this past summer) it stopped generating altogether. The plates were absolutely CAKED with what looked like salt - i didn't taste it - i soaked it in vinegar and then used high pressure water to remove most of the 'stuff'. Could just be a coincidence but we had a somewhat bad algae growth happen just before this - HUGE thanks to this site on how to deal with the algae btw.
Unfortunately i missed the warranty date by just 2 weeks. Hello again, @tctr13: How's the chlorinator working?
I now have 2 of them. The second one will be hooked up when I open the pool this year. As for the first one, it seems to chlorinate fine. It's just that I cannot get it to kick in at the same time every day unless I keep my pump running 24 hours a day.
If I set my pump to run for anything less than 24 hours, as soon as the pump cuts out the chlorine generator senses no flow and will not start up again without a reset. I phoned the company about it and they've sent a new one. I am expecting the same problem!
Coleman #90403e Flowclear Filter Pump
Have you experienced this? Too early to tell how or if it's going to work this year, still getting down to zero or less at night here.
I kept it powered (plugged in separate from the pump timer) around the clock with it generating chlorine for 4-6 hours every night right in the middle of when the pump was scheduled to run 8-10 hours per night. The timer starts when u begin generating, goes as long as you set the VERY simplistic timer in 2 hour intervals and repeats every 24hrs as long as it hasn't lost power.
You don't have the pump and generator on the same timer do you? Hello again, @tctr13: How's the chlorinator working? I now have 2 of them. The second one will be hooked up when I open the pool this year.
As for the first one, it seems to chlorinate fine. It's just that I cannot get it to kick in at the same time every day unless I keep my pump running 24 hours a day.
If I set my pump to run for anything less than 24 hours, as soon as the pump cuts out the chlorine generator senses no flow and will not start up again without a reset. I phoned the company about it and they've sent a new one. I am expecting the same problem! Have you experienced this? GCHey, Did you ever get that problem sorted with the timer on your Bestway chlorinator? I'm having the same problem.
It seems to lose however many hours you run it for every day (start at 7pm for 2hrs one day, next day it starts up at 5pm). This is a problem, as I have my pump set to come on for the same 4 hrs every day and can't program it to adjust by 2 hours every day. 99 names of allah song. Thanks for the help - hope you can!
Keep your pool water clean this summer with the Intex 2,500 GPH Filter Cartridge Pump! Boasting a pump flow rate of 2,500 gallons per hour and a system flow rate of 1,900 gallons per hour, this pump will circulate and filter the water in your above ground pool to keep water clear and refreshing.
Maintenance for this pump is a breeze: simple replace the old cartridge with a new one every 2 weeks. It uses Type B filter cartridges (Item #29005E). It's designed with double insulated pump, air release valve for air trapped inside filter chamber, sediment flush valve at bottom of filter chamber, and an auto timer for easier use. Works with 24-feet round frame pools. Additional fittings may be required and are sold separately.
Due to variations in ambient temperature, PVC parts may become stiffer or softer. To facilitate the connection of the hoses to the black protruding hose connectors on the pool wall, you may use soapy water solution (mix 6 drops of dish detergent in 1/2 a cup of water) to lubricate the hoses and the black protruding hose connectors. Continue installation per owner's manual.
Do not use lubricants such as machine oil, industrial oil, or house grease. What is the turn-around time on defective (Service Program) claims?
With proper chemicals and filter cartridge replacement, the pump will keep the pool clean from suspended water particles. A pool vacuum should be used to clean the walls and bottom of the pool. Additionally the INTEX KRYSTAL CLEAR TM Saltwater System and maintenance kits will keep your pool clean from algae and bacteria. Depending on the local characteristics of your water condition, it may be desirable to add water softeners, clarifiers, or algaecides. Can we use the pool while the filter pump is operating? GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) is a device that protects people from serious injury due to electric shock.
GFCI’s constantly monitor electricity flowing in the circuitry. If the electricity flowing into the circuit differs by even a slight amount from that returning, the GFCI will quickly shut off the current flowing through that circuit. The advantage of using a GFCI is that it can detect even small variations in the amount of current flowing through an electrical product, even amounts too small to activate a fuse or circuit breaker. GFCI’s work quickly, so they can help protect consumers from severe electric shocks and electrocution while most common circuit breakers take far too long to stop the flow of electricity. Can grass grow through the ground cloth and / or pool liner? Your pool can be easily emptied and stored in a safe place during the winter. However, many people choose to leave their pool up year round.
In areas where freezing temperatures occur, there is risk of ice damage. It is recommended to drain, disassemble and store the pool in a safe place when temperatures drop below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. See 'How To Drain Your Pool' section. Clean pool water thoroughly (If Easy Set Pool make sure the top ring is properly inflated).
Remove the skimmer (if applicable) or any accessories attached to the threaded strainer connector. Replace strainer grid if necessary. Be sure all accessories parts are clean and completely dry before storage.
Plug the Inlet and Outlet fitting from the inside of the pool with the plug provided (sizes 10' and 12'). Close the Inlet and Outlet Plunger Valve (15', 18', and 24'). Remove the ladder (if applicable) and store in a safe place. Be sure the ladder is completely dry before storage.
Remove the hoses that connect the pump and filter to the pool. Add appropriate winter chemicals.
Consult your local pool dealer as different regions vary greatly. Cover pool with Intex Pool Cover. IMPORTANT: INTEX POOL COVER IS NOT A SAFETY COVER. Clean and drain pump, filter housing and hoses. Remove and discard old filter cartridge (keep a spare cartridge available for next season). Bring pump and filter parts indoors and store in a safe and dry area, preferably heated. STORING POOL FOR WINTER After draining pool, dry pool liner completely (100%).
Sprinkle talcum powder on liner to prevent vinyl from sticking together and to absorb any water you may have missed. Roll pool liner to avoid creases and relocate to storage area. Place it in original carton if you saved it. Keep all small parts together with filter pump, manual, and pool, and then place in an area that will remain at room temperature throughout the storage season. Where can I purchase replacement parts?
If a product is purchased directly from Intex www.intexcorp.com and it is found to be defective within 90 days of purchase, call Intex Consumer Service and an Intex agent will initiate a claim for the defective product. Once the claim is processed and approved the replacement is shipped within two business days. For a second replacement within the initial 90 day service period, Intex requires that a claim be filed for defective parts and that the defective item be returned at the consumer’s expense.
Call (800) 234-6839 for further assistance and information. Do you need to purchase a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) or RCD (residual current device) outlet? Yes, you can upgrade your filter pump to a larger model. Make sure the hose fittings are compatible. There are two (2) hose sizes, model 603/604/637/637R/638/638R use 1-1/4” (32mm) hose size (part# 10116 or #11149), and model 635T/636T/633T/634T/FP621/FP622/SF0/SF0/SF0/CG Model 8111 use 1-1/2” (38mm) hose size (part# 11009). You will need two (2) hose adaptors B (part# 10722) when upgrading from 1-1/4” (32mm) to 1-1/2” (38mm) hose fittings. The flow rating of any replacement filter must not exceed the maximum flow rating of the strainer grid on the suction side of filtration system.
The maximum flow of the strainer grid is embossed on the strainer grid. How long should I run my filter pump? The two ratings relate to different methods of measuring the flow of water from the pump. The Pump Flow Rate is a measurement widely used in the industry by manufacturers to rate the flow of water directly from the pump.
This measures the pump’s true capacity to move water. The System Flow Rate measures the amount of water that the pump moves when it is hooked into a pool system and has to push water through several hoses, suction fittings, filter cartridges and even against the force of gravity when the water is pushed from the filter back up to the pool. For reference, the strainer grids in your pool are always rated in terms of the System flow rate, since they are part of the pool system. Because of the extra force required, the System Flow Rate will always be less than the Pump Flow Rate. All Intex pools take this difference into account, and the pump that comes with your pool is designed to easily keep your pool water clean and sparkling. The strainer grids rated in terms of the system flow rate.
What if I’ve received a replacement that is defective or incorrect?