With very few exceptions, each filtration system requires a specific pump and will only accept that pump (other pumps will not fit the filter). Each liner will typically require a specific type of filter system (the liner openings are designed for that specific filter).
Filter systems are designed to use either submerged or non-submerged pumps.
HOW TO SELECT THE CORRECT PUMP
1. Determine which kind of system the pool is designed to use:
Side Mounted
Free Standing
2. Determine which type of filter canister is required:
Locate the filter canister model number. Check the filter canister label; it will be right before the words “Swimming Pool Pump” Locate the pump model number.
SIDE MOUNTED SYSTEMS
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- Requires a liner manufactured with a large, square (rectangular) opening for mounting the canister.
- Metal Frame Pool
- Side-mounted filter canister
- Requires an F-style, externally mounted, air cooled pump (blocky, square pump)
- Pump is visible below filter canister
- Model number is on bottom of pump (embossed)
- Pump is easier to remove
- With SFS350/400, the pump is held in place by 4 metal screws
- With all other SFS systems, the pump is held in place by a retaining nut inside the canister
- Pump is louder, since it is outside of the canister
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- Requires a liner manufactured with a large, round opening for mounting the canister.
- Metal Frame Pool
- Side-mounted filter canister
- Requires an X-style, internally mounted, water cooled pump (round base seals canister bottom)
- Pump is concealed within the canister
- Model number is stenciled in very small yellow characters, below the pump discharge
- Pump is more difficult to remove
- With SFX330, the pump is held in place by 6 metal screws
- With all other SFX canisters, the pump is held in place by a large pump motor seal nut on the bottom of the canister
- Pump runs cooler and quieter, since it is inside the canister.
- Excellent for hot, dry environments
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OLDER STYLE SYSTEM

POWER REQUIREMENTS: SIDE-MOUNTED FILTER SYSTEM PUMPS
Filtration System |
Wattage |
Amperage |
SFS600 Filter System |
46 watts |
0.8 amps |
SFS1000 Filter System |
80 watts |
2.2 amps |
SFS1500 Filter System |
120 watts |
2.0 amps |
SFX330 Filter System |
30 watts |
0.5 amps |
SFX600 Filter System |
65 watts |
1.7 amps |
SFX1000 Filter System |
125 watts |
1.4 amps |
SFX1500 Filter System |
190 watts |
3.1 amps |
FREE-STANDING SYSTEMS
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- Requires a liner manufactured with 2 small circular openings, where hose-end attachments mount to the pool liner
- Inflatable Ring Pool or Metal Frame Pool
- Ground-mounted filter canister
- Requires an F-style, externally mounted, air cooled pump
- Pump discharge is visible through hole in side of canister
- Pump is easier to remove
- With RP350/400, the pump is held in place by 4 metal screws
- With all other RP systems, the pump is held in place by a retaining nut inside the canister
- Pump is louder, since it is outside of the canister
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- Requires a liner manufactured with 2 small circular openings, where hose-end attachments mount to the pool liner
- Inflatable Ring Pool or Metal Frame Pool
- Ground-mounted filter canister
- Requires an X-style, internally mounted, water cooled pump
- Pump is concealed within the canister
- Pump is more difficult to remove
- With RX330, the pump is held in place by a 6 metal screws
- With all other RX systems, the pump is held in place by a canister locking ring and red locking pin, on the bottom of the canister
- Pump runs cooler and quieter, since it is inside the canister.
- Excellent for hot, dry environments
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OLDER STYLE SYSTEM

POWER REQUIREMENTS: FREE-STANDING FILTER SYSTEM PUMPS
Filtration System |
Wattage |
Amperage |
RX330 Filter System |
30 watts |
0.50 amps |
RX600 Filter System |
65 watts |
1.7 amps |
RX1000 Filter System |
125 watts |
1.4 amps |
RX1500 Filter System |
190 watts |
3.1 amps |
RP600 Filter System |
46 watts |
0.8 amps |
RP1000 Filter System |
80 watts |
2.2 amps |
RP1500 Filter System |
120 watts |
2.2 amps |
SYSTEM ADD-ON
These systems requires to work in conjunction to one of the filter systems above

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