$430.61
By Waterway
Model # 4743-100
Warranty 1 Year
Manufacturer Code FS01619
Waterway Carefree Top-Mount Sand Swimming Pool Filter
Carefree Top-Mount swimming pool sand filters, by Waterway, are designed for extra sand holding capacity. These sand filters are made of corrosion-proof polymeric thermoplastic. The Carefree swimming pool sand filter offers an ideal combination of energy efficiency and excellent water clarity. This sand filter is an excellent choice for any above-ground or in-ground pool.
The Waterway Carefree 16" Sand Filter model FS01619 is comparable to filter models:
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Hi, can I use this filter with a hayward variable speed 1.5 HP pump?
Thank you,
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Hi Joe, This Waterway 16" Carefree Sand Filter is too small to handle a 1.5 hp vs pump at max rpm's. The only how this filter will work is if you keep the pump at a flow rate of 35 gpm.
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How often should you change the sand ?
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It is different with every pool, but on average we say 5-7 years. Once you start noticing that the pressure does not drop after backwashing, it is time to replace the sand.
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Is this filter big enough for a pool 48x224?
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Hello Mitchell. The volume formula for a rectangular pool is Length x Width x Height x Average Depth x 7.5 (dimensions in feet). The volume formula for a circular pool is 3.14 x Radius x Radius x Average Depth x 7.5. Unfortunately, can not accurately calculate the pool volume from the information provided. Sizing a pool filter has many contributing factors. Pool volume and Pump size are of main consideration. The Carefree 16" Sand Filter has 1.4 sq ft of filter area and a flow rate of 35 gallons per minute. If the pool's volume is in the 5,000-gallon range and the pool pump does not exceed the flow rate of 35 gallons per minute, then this would be an acceptable filter size.
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I have a Pentair Cartridge filter 150 sft, with a Pentair pump 1.5 horse power. Would like to switch to a sand filter, the volume of water is 12,000 gallons. What size filter do you recommend? Thanks for your help.
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Thank you for contacting Inyo Pools, The Sand Dollar Top Mount Filters SD80 MPV 1.5" - EC-145333 would be a good replacement for your cartridge filter. Changing to a sand filter will slow your flow rate down
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What do you mean by "slow the flow rate down"?. Do I have to run the pump longer? Please advise. Thanks for your reply.
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I am sorry, I believe the agent did not finish his sentence before submitting it. The sand filter will filter out fewer microns than a cartridge filter. Sand is about 20-40 Microns and cartridge filters are about10-20. I best recommend reviewing our How To Size a Pool Filter https://www.inyopools.com/HowToPage/how-to-size-a-pool-filter.aspx before making a decision. If you are able to provide the pump model too, that would be great to verify the current flow rate the pump provides.
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