The Best Above

Sep 28, 2023

The simple operation and installation of this filter-and-pump combination make it one of the more user-friendly models on the market. The pump and filter produce a 1,500-GPH flow rate, which is enough to treat round pools up to 18 feet in diameter or oval pools up to 20 feet long by 12 feet wide. This filter also uses Intex’s Hydro Aeration Technology, which oxidizes iron and manganese to prevent staining while also increasing the negative ions in the water to make the air around it fresher.

Unlike other filters that use sand or DE and require backwashing and other routine maintenance, this system uses a replaceable cartridge filter. When the cartridge is full, simply remove the top of the filter and trade out the cartridge. This pump also includes a handy automatic timer, which allows you to preset 2- to 12-hour cycles, eliminating the need to turn the system on and off manually.

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Get the Intex 28635EG above-ground pool filter at Amazon, The Home Depot, or Target.