Raypak Protege SF Sand Filter for Your Above Ground Pool
One thing about above ground pools is that almost all
of the kit pools ship with very small filters. This is mainly because of the
price point of the entire pool to keep the price affordable. But you wouldn’t
run your in-ground 10,000 gallon pool on a small 35 sq ft filter so why would
it be acceptable to run the same size body of water with such a small filter?
Fortunately, Raypak has the answer with their SF Above Ground Sand Filters
which are sold in 6 different sizes.
For an after market filter the SF Sand Filter is a
simple plug and play filter. It comes with both standard 1.5” fittings and hose
connector fittings. All you need to do is open the top and add the recommended
amount of sand or alternate filter media.
Here
is more about the SF Series Filter:
The
Raypak Protege SF Sand Filter without pump, is an easy to operate, reliable
sand pool filter. Constructed of a one-piece rotomolded tank of high-impact
resistant polymers that is unaffected by UV rays or temperature extremes. On
top of the SF filter is a high-flow multi-port valve with union connections. A
clean/dirty pressure gauge is easy to read, and the oversized valve handle and
drain plug are easy to operate. Connect your above ground pump, you are ready
to roll.
The
Raypak Protege SFP Sand Filter System comes with the Protege SF sand filter and
an AGP above ground pool pump. The SFP makes installation simple and comes with
a pre-installed plumbing package and sturdy base for mounting pump and filter.
A complete aboveground filter system, the only thing missing is the filter
sand; which can be purchased separately and included with your order.
Please
select below from Protege Sand Filters Only, or Protege Filter Systems,
complete with Filter, Pump, Pipe and Mounting Base.
Filter
Sizing: We have five Raypak SF filter tank sizes, and recommend an upsize for
each 5,000 gallons of pool water, for best results and longest filter cycles.
The 14" filter is suitable for 5000 gal pools, the 16" for 10000 gal
pools, the 18" filter for 15000 gal pools, 21" filter for 20000 gal
pools and the 25" filter for pools over 25000 gals.
Upsizing,
or buying one size larger is recommended for pool filters. The largest Raypak
sand filter systems, with the 1.5 hp pump, operate best on a pool with two
suction outlets and two returns where possible. Larger sand filters can clear
up adverse water conditions faster, or prevent them in the first place, when
the water is already over-filtered.
Filter
Cleaning: Sand filter systems are backwashed clean to restore water flow. When
pressure rises 7-9 psi, simply shut off the pump, roll-out your backwash hose
(sold separately), turn the multiport valve to the Backwash position, and turn
the pump back on to flush out dirt and debris from the filter. We recommend
using a sand filter cleaner chemical each time before backwashing, adding a few
ounces and soaking overnight, then backwashing the following morning.
If
you are struggling with your current above ground pool and are experience poor
water quality, upgrading the filter will go a long way in clearing it up. It
will also make it easier to maintain and you will use a lot less chemicals each
week as the larger filter will keep the water sanitized longer and keep the
water cleaner. A sand filter is one of the easiest filters to operate and a
good choice for an above ground pool.
These
filters are so popular and affordable that Raypak has a hard time keeping them
in stock.
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