XtremepowerUS 425 SQ/FT Pool Cartridge Filter In-Ground Above Ground Swimming Pool and Spa Filter System (4-Pieces Filter Set) 2" Inlet/Outlet Fitting

I have a 18X22 inground pool and have for years used the large "filter grids" type, which finally wore out. This replacement works excellent as my replacement, and much easier to "clean the filter"!!! Price was good too, compared to the $800-1200 grid type! Easy to install. Remember that in many cases of filter placement, it behoves you to put a one way flow valve... keeps water in the filter to start pumping upon turning on!

Installing was breeze. It claims to be rated for 35K gallons but the filter clogs pretty quick, having to clean at least once a week, now the o-ring doesn't seal. I've cleaned the o-ring, lubricated the o-ring with no success. Now I have a drip and a wet spot that never dries. This product might have made 9 months at best. Also bleeding the air out is a pain. I should have spent the extra money and bought a quality product. I don't recommend.

I recently purchased a pool filter that includes a cartridge, hoping for a hassle-free experience to keep my pool clean. Unfortunately, my experience was anything but satisfactory. As if you have a pool, you know that you have the cartridge for one to two years cleaning them and maintaining them, however this one did not even make it to its first cleaning a month after being installed. The strap that holds the pleats in place broke and the cartridge is no longer useable. I had high hopes this was an unfortunate, one-time issue, and I reached out to the seller for assistance. To my dismay, the seller response was far from helpful. Rather than offering a replacement or a refund he bluntly stated that he would do nothing about the situation. No apology, no attempt to make things right---just a curt dismissal of my concerns. This level of customer service is unacceptable, especially when the product itself is clearly defective. I understand that issues happen, but the unwillingness to address them speaks volumes about the seller's priorities and business ethics. In the end, I'm left with a useless pool filter cartridge and had to spend additional funds to purchase a new one. I strongly advise against purchasing from this company if you're looking for quality products and reliable customer service. Save yourself the frustration, time and shop elsewhere.

Bought this for 10,000 gallon in ground pool does amazing!

This is trash. It broke apart one year after purchase. I had to recover the one I had replaced and threw this away

I upgraded my failed 75 sqft inground pool filter for this 200 sqft filter. Excellent price, delivery faster than promised. Product seemed good out of box, convenient top half removal, filter element supplied seems to work well but noticed cloudy pool first day but it cleared up. There is a big problem installing. I followed the instructions to use teflon tape, hand tighten then one more turn for 2 inch MPT supply and return fittings. They leaked, turns out the female theaded ports are tapped too large and the pipe fitting does seal before going in to the max the fitting allows. Looks like they planned for an O-ring fitting or non-pipe thread. After five tries I got it to stop leaking. Use better than normal tape that is thicker, apply about 20 wraps until threads are almost smooth, make sure you can still see threads when tightened. Only plumb with a union close on each line. Expect multiple tries. Filter cross Unicel C-8420.

Replaced failed Hayward pump and DE filter for 20,000 gal in-ground with pump and filter combination which worked great! Filter quality holds up to pine needles from trees lining pool area and easy to clean. Comparable filtration speed and clarity compared to DE without the mess and slim design is easy to open and close- no more ratchets and rings, just grab the handles and turn. Quiet operation great value and holds up to the weather. Easy fit in old DE filter space.

It Cracked and all the water comes out. Total Loss. Contacted the seller and said out of warranty It was only 1 year and 2 months and it should last longer