pump size

Hi y’all. I need to buy a new pump and am trying to size it properly. My first question is whether I need an IG or AG pump. My setup is a Radiant 24’ circular pool that is buried in the ground. (“The above ground pool with the inground attitude.” Cheesy tagline. Lol). Also, my filter (sand)...

Hi all! Thanks in advance for your help! First time poster here - I have a 40,000 sqft pool which is running on ancient equipment (an undersized sand filter that's about 25 years old, and a 1 speed Hayward pump that sounds like a lawnmower), leaving me with a dirty pool, lots of noise, and a...

Hello! I'm a newbie and so happy to be here, I've never owned a pool in my life until this year. I'm wondering what you all think about my sand filter/pump, Bestway Flowclear model# 58498. Most reviews I've read say they aren't very good but I've also read that getting a pump and filter that are...

New pool owner here! I bought a used 16x32x4' rectangle AGP and installed at my home. It came with everything, including a Hayward S210T sand filter with 200 lbs sand and a Hayward Power Flo Matrix pump. The pump is pretty old, rusty and it needs a jump-start with the screwdriver every time I go...

We have a pool - spa combo with spillover dam. During SPA usage we use valves to suck water from the bottom of the SPA through 2 x 2" drains, through Pentair 1.65 HP pump through Hayward S244S sand filter and the through Jandy Lite 2 heater and currently return through single 2" return located...

Wondering if anyone has any ideas here. Maybe very unique problem. Brand new pool spa, 16,000 gal, salt, pebble, 6 jet spa, single 1.5HP Superflow pump, all Pentair equipment. When switching on the spa, the valves rotate the jets start pushing out water and some air. After some amount of time...

My father-in-law rigged his own solar heating system using PVC pipe on his garage roof. Thought I'd take the same concept but used 3/4"garden hose - about 900 ft. The first year I tested with an independent 1/2 hp pump. Worked well so I hooked it up to my pool pump – new 1hp Hayward super pump –...

Pool noob in search of the invisible water (something I read and got a kick out of). Bought a home and both pool pump motors need replacing (corroded, locked up). I have two seperate circuits. One for the in-floor cleaning system (Paramount PV3) and heater (Sta-rite Max E-therm). The other for...

Hope someone can help, I'm so frustrated. My 1hp pentair Super flo just died. My brother gave me a 1.5hp pentair Super flo he is no longer using. I am using it now and it makes the most dreadful noise. It chugs like a train and grinds. It is so loud I can hear it in my house. I don't know if the...

I am a newbie to the forum stuck in the middle of a pool build with some significant concerns regarding future circulation and heating. We have a gunnite shell in the back lot with the stub plumbing (and most of the long plumbing in place). This cannot be altered easily without very significant...

Hi TFP, In need of a quick recommendation since my old single speed Pentair challenger pump went out yesterday. I have been looking to move to a VS and have a few things to consider to determine the right pump for my current and future needs. I plan to add a SWG. And I also plan to add a...

Guys, I am requesting thoughts on using one variable speed pump (Pentair - IntelliFlo VSF 011056) for the following pool/spa combo build; * Pool - 25k - 30k gallons * Spa - 8-10 jets w/ spillover * Waterfall (90gpm) * (2) Bubblers * (3) Laminars Would a single VSP be a great option for this...

We have an 18 foot x 45 foot oval above ground pool that is 4.5 ft deep. (approximately 21,500 gal) Vinyl liner, one in-wall skimmer with an 18 in (I think) sand filter and a 1.5 HP pump. This will be the 7th summer we've had the pool. The filter is original, but we've replaced the pump twice...

I am setting up a 2200 gal AG therapy pool for dogs and was quoted for the following pool equipment, but would like feedback. The pool will be indoors, and I plan to insulate around it and keep it covered when not in use. The water temp will be maintained at 88-93F. I understand from...

I was studying about pumps, to better understand options to save energy. 9 months ago, I bought the pool with the house and I'm looking to be more knowledged on the next season. From the information I found, the pump may be oversized respect to the filter, or the filter downsized respect to the...