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.
Sold in 5 capacities on this listing (925–2,800+ GPH) — this page is the 2,100 GPH. Check the size before you add to cart.
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Sold and shipped by Triplenet Pricing INC · 30-day refund/replacement · read 2026-10-08
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★ / 7,210 |
| 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 7,210 owner ratings (Amazon, read September 2026 · listing-wide base · global base). 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.
Who sells the Intex 2,100 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump on Amazon, and can it be returned?
Sold and shipped by Triplenet Pricing INC, when we read the listing on 2026-10-08. Amazon's returns line read: 30-day refund/replacement. Sellers and return terms can change, so check both on the listing before you buy.
What is the warranty on the Intex 2,100 GPH Krystal Clear Sand Filter Pump?
2 yr (180 days hoses)
Record
- — Price read 2026-10-02 from the live Amazon offer (Creators API): $189.59, no deal flag; was $175.49. Published at read time per the 2026-09-15 rule, ahead of Prime Big Deal Days.
- — Tried to attribute an independent pick to this filter and stopped. The Pool Nerd names an Intex sand combo as its best above-ground choice, but the link resolves to a different product than the one we list — so the endorsement is not about this unit, and we have not claimed it.
Warranty — and what changes if you buy it on Amazon
2 yr (180 days hoses) · you are buying this on Amazon
Read it yourself: Intex warranty document · we read it . Terms change without announcement, so treat this as a dated snapshot. How warranty works by buy path →
What we have seen it sell for
- — $175.49 recorded
- — $190 recorded
Each date is when we recorded that price, not necessarily the day it changed — we publish what we can prove. Prices we later corrected are left out rather than shown as moves.
✓ Safety: no active recall — No active CPSC recall found (checked July 2026)
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Data last verified: October 2026. Ratings are real, dated reads — never scraped or invented. Full methodology and monetization disclosure: how we test.