Intex 2,100 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump
Best small / soft-side (complete) — The cheapest real sand filter that works because the pump is built in — a complete 2,100 GPH (1,600 GPH system) all-in-one that filters an above-ground pool up to 12,800 gallons, and it runs recycled glass media if you want longer life.
Specs
| Type | Complete system (pump + tank) |
| Pump flow | 2,100 GPH |
| Rated pool | Up to 12,800 gal |
| Sand | 50 lb |
| Glass media | Yes (35 lb) |
| Owner rating | 4.5★ / 7,183 |
| Warranty | 2 yr (180 days hoses) |
Pros
- Complete: integrated pump, so nothing else to buy but sand
- 1,600 GPH system flow handles a pool up to 12,800 gal
- Runs recycled glass media (35 lb) for longer, finer filtration
- 6-function valve + 24-hour timer; huge proven owner base
Cons
- Sand not included
- 0.3 HP integrated pump is right-sized for up to ~12,800 gal, no more — a bigger pool wants the SX3000 or a 1 HP system
- Not the tank-and-pump longevity of a Hayward or Rx Clear system
It dies somewhere between six months and four years, and Intex support is repeatedly described as unreachable. Sand blowing back into the pool is the other recurring fault.
5 of the first 10 critical cards (of 444) are the pump dying, and 4 of those name unreachable support · critical reviews read August 2026
“This sand filter is spectacular!! We have extremely hard well water with a lot of iron in it. This is the second year I used this sand filter.”— C Dorn, Amazon · Verified owner
FAQ
Who is the Intex 2,100 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump for?
You have a small-to-mid above-ground pool (up to ~12,800 gallons) and want a real sand filter without buying a separate pump — it even runs glass media.
What do owners say about the Intex 2,100 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump?
4.5★ across 7,183 owner ratings (Amazon, read August 2026). What owners complain about: It dies somewhere between six months and four years, and Intex support is repeatedly described as unreachable. Sand blowing back into the pool is the other recurring fault.
What is the warranty on the Intex 2,100 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump?
2 yr (180 days hoses)
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: August 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.