XtremepowerUS 24" Above Inground Swimming Pool Sand Filter System 7-Way Multi-Port Valve Pool Filter up to 29,400 Gallons with Stand

Works great after 2 summers of use. I replaced a paper cartridge filter with this sand one and I do recommend sand over cartridge due to continuously having the take out the cartridge and clean it (major pain). Be careful attaching fittings due to the plastic can crack if over tightened. Use teflon tape to assure no fitting leaks. Filters as good as cartridge filters. Good value.

Did a great job, vey high capacity allows rapid cleaning of pool water Controls are simple and easy to read

My pool is cleaner than it has ever been. The filter and 7 way valve are flawless. Customer support is on spot.

I would not recommend this product to anyone. We bought this pool filter only a couple of months ago, and after just 2–3 months of normal use, the housing cracked and started leaking water everywhere. A pool filter is supposed to last for years, not a few weeks. Now we’re dealing with a major headache because of a product that clearly isn’t built to last. Instead of enjoying our pool, we’re spending time trying to fix a problem that never should have happened. This has been a huge disappointment, especially considering the cost of the filter. I expected much better quality and durability. Save yourself the frustration and buy a different brand.

Received on time. ***** Box and Contents in tact.***** When I opened the box and saw the box within, containing the "Multiport Valve," "Plain as day, on each side, it reads ""6-Way,"" NOT 7-Way Valve as advertised and mentioned throughout product description!!! For that, I say *** stars. I did not contact the seller to see if they would send me a 7-Way Valve. That was one of the selling points compared to others! The was not a parts breakdown list. The instructions lacked a lot. ** stars. I found a few similar filter installation videos on "You Tube." After that, it went together easy, except for my own existing plumbing. It is quite the cramped maze, but it all works fine. There are no leaks in the tank, including the drain valve. After reading other comments about the pressure gage, I added a few extra layers of plumber's tape and it works just fine. Less than 24 hours my pool was clean! No comment on the suction; I already had my own pump, 1.5HP, by Hayward. It would have been 5 stars overall, had the seller sent the "7-Way Multiport Valve" and not the "6-Way Valve." I used 300lbs. of HTH Sand, purchased at "Ace Hardware," locally. Approx. $12.00 per bag. A little cheaper at Home Depot, but I had to drive 100 miles round trip to get it. I make sure to use the back wash, followed by rinse, the back to filter. I only use a clockwise motion. I shut the pump off each time before changing the function. The inlet / outlets are clearly stamped / molded into the valve assembly. UPDATE: JUNE 13, 2020! The system is up and running flawlessly in June, 2020. The water is sparkling clear now. I can see the smallest dirt particles in the deepest part of my in-ground pool, 5 ½ ft. deep. So far, so good. I will take pictures and post / add later. Btw, due to some other post concerning the pressure gage’s leaks, wrong size, etc. I took the precaution and used extra Teflon / Plumber’s tape and screwed it right in. Mine works just fine. In fact, this is the best working gage I have ever used on two previous systems. The first system was sand. The second was a large paper filter system. The gages never really worked. This pressure gage worked day one. I used a black permanent marker to mark the original pressure, then moved over 5 psi and made another mark, so I knew when to “Back-flush.” It reached the second mark only once. The meter now reads 2-3 psi above the original mark. With the system off, meter drops to Zero. When turned back on, it returns to normal operating range. I also have the Hayward 1.5hp Super Pump. No leaks at all have occurred. I used 1 ½” pressure fittings, elbows, break away unions for winter weatherizing, and brand new valves from “Ace Hardware.” All pipe is 1 ½” PVC. I WOULD NOW BUY IT AGAIN. Yes I would recommend. Just clarify "7-Way or 6-Way valve when ordering," regardless of who you buy it through.

GREAT, our old one was 30 years old and not cleaning the pool. Hooked this new one up and what

Absolutely love this brand of sand filter. Easy to install.

Cleared my pool up in 2 days. It’s an awesome machine.