Kemp Sand Filter with Pump

The 1.5 HP pump is designed to handle the volume of most standard above-ground pools. As a general rule, this system is ideal for pools up to 15,000–18,000 gallons, but you should verify your specific pool volume to ensure the flow rate matches your needs.

Sand filters are generally lower maintenance than cartridge filters. Instead of manually cleaning or replacing cartridges, you simply perform a backwash cycle to clean the sand media, which is typically only necessary once every few weeks depending on your pool's usage.

The multi-port valve acts as the control center for your filtration system. It allows you to switch between functions like 'Filter' for daily cleaning, 'Backwash' to clean the sand, 'Rinse' to settle the sand after backwashing, and 'Waste' to drain water directly from the pool without passing it through the filter.

This is an all-in-one system, but you will likely need standard pool hoses and hose clamps to connect the pump and filter to your specific pool's plumbing. It is a good idea to have some Teflon tape on hand for the threaded connections to ensure a watertight seal.

Under normal operating conditions, the sand media typically lasts between three to five years. You will know it is time to replace it when you notice the filter is no longer clearing the water effectively, even after a thorough backwash.