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Replacing filter for Bestway, Intex, Coleman stock pump. This video shows a quick and easy way to replace the filter for above ground pool that does not come with shutoff valve and without using the included stopper.
Please note that I am not a professional pool guy. I am simply sharing my experience with the Bestway Power Steel Above Ground Pool that I have purchase last year for my kids. There are more than one way of maintaining a pool and this this how I was able to maintain mine without upgrading the filter system that came with it like most people did.
The included filter can be reused over and over as long as you keep it clean. The trick is to do a regular filter cleaning so that the buildup will not get a chance to permanently attached to the filter membrane.
Also, replacing or cleaning the filter regularly (at least once a week) will help in keeping the pool water clean.
A lot of people who purchased an above ground pool complain that the filter that comes with the pool is not strong enough to clean the water. I have the same concern as this is my first pool purchase. I was already looking for a bigger pump before I even purchase the pool but fortunately, I decided to first see how the stock pump/filter will perform and realized that most complain could be because most people who purchase this type of pool are a newbie in pool care just like I am without proper understanding on how water chemistry work.
The pump needs to run for at least 2 complete water turnover cycle. So for this pool that is close to 2,000 gallon and pump rated at 530 GPH, this pump will need to run for a minimum of 8 hours for it to clean your pool water. Having a bigger pump/filter system will of course help you keep your pool clean easier because it can do more water turnover cycle in the same or even less amount of hours.
Aside for the amount of time you need to run your filter, you also need to have basic understanding of PH and Alkalinity. For pool this size, your PH can go up significantly when you use the pool if your alkalinity is too low which makes all the powdered chemical you added into the water becomes visible. You need to keep the PH balance between 7.4-7.6 so that your chlorine can work more efficiently in cleaning your water and to prevent algae growth.
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