The pool pump is the heart of your above ground pool; it ensures your water stays healthy by moving it through your filter and chlorinator. Having the wrong pump can mean your pool water will get cloudy, green, and nasty. In this guide, we'll walk you through on how to size your above ground pool pump.
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/6/2012
Kristi - When you first install a sand filter, you should rinse the new sand to remove the fine sand particles and dust in the sand. Most of that may be at the bottom of the pool now. Try vacuuming it out to waste. If that isn't the issue, check to ensure that the spider gasket on your multiport valve is good. Then if you still have to replace your system, look at our guide for upgrading an Index Pool Pump and Filter System for an inexpensive pump/filter replacement.Reply
Kristi Posted: 8/3/2012
Another question. Can we put a doughboy pump and filter on pool that is not Doughboy? ThanksReply
Kristi Posted: 8/3/2012
Hi. We just bought a pool. all is great but when we backwash sand comes back into the pool. It is a 24 foot round pool. So have been looking into getting another pump and filter set up but there is so much to look at and I don't understand what one is the other. Would you have a suggestion? Thank You!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/22/2012
Joey - You are right at the break. For pools 24' and below we usually recommend a 1 HP Power Flo Matrix pump for Hayward with a Perflex EC50C DE filter if you are going with DE. With your size pool, I would recommend the larger EC50C filter.Reply
Joey Posted: 7/22/2012
My pump just went out. Pool size is 24 ft round and 52' deep. I had a Hayward 1.5 hp pump with the E200 series filter system. Both are 11 yrs old. I am going to replace the entire system and looking at the Hayward Perplex DE system. What size of HP pump do I need? Should I get the EC40 or the EC50?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/20/2012
Pump Upgrade - Generally the hoses to an above ground pool pump and filter are a standard 1 1/4" of 1 1/2". So you can generally use the same hoses as is or with a simple adapter. If you are going to get a larger pump you will probably need to get a larger filter. They usually come in a set. See response to Amy D below for one suggestion.Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/19/2012
we have a 16 ft. round pool - small pump 1000gph- what do I need to make a larger pump fit the poolReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/17/2012
Amy D - Yes a good 1/2 HP pump will work. If you haven't already bought a filter/pump set, look at Game's SandPro 50 Pool Filter System (4510). It is durable and well priced and it has fittings especially designed to adapt to Intex hoses. I just replaced an Intex filter/pump system with a Game system and installation was easy.Reply
Amy D Posted: 7/16/2012
I have a 16' x 48" Intex swimming pool which holds 5,021 ga of water. I and looking at a sandfilter pump. Will a 1/2 horsepower be sufficient?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/9/2012
tom61 - I would recommend a combo like Hayward's 1 HP Power Flo Matrix pump and Pro Series S180T filter - part #S180T92S or part #S180T92SFT if you want to include a timer.Reply
tom61 Posted: 7/8/2012
I was wanting to get a sand filter and pump combo for my pool its the 24' round 52" deep which combo should I order thanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/7/2012
nancy - Your pool has about 14,000 gallons of water in it. You could go either way between 1 HP and 1 1/2 HP. I would use a 1 HP pump to save on operational costs.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/7/2012
cline79 - Your 24' x 48' above ground pool contains 30,000 gallons of water. We recommend a 1.5 HP pump/ filter set like Hayward's 1.5 HP Power Flow Matrix / S210T Pro Series Filter. The hole sizes are fairly standard but if they don't match up to the pump/filter hoses, you can buy fittings to adapt them.Reply
nancy Posted: 7/6/2012
I have a 24 ft above ground pool 52 in deep. what size motor should I use?Reply
Anonymous Posted: 7/2/2012
I bought an old used 24 x 48 pool. I have no idea what kind of pool, I know I need a new pump, have no idea what type. Do they have the same "hole" dimensions in every pool where the pump goes?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/29/2012
jaynashley - You could probably use a 1 HP pump. Your pools has about 13,000 gallons. We don't usually sell 1 1/2 HP pumps for pools less than 14-15-000 gallons.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/29/2012
djohn204 - You could probably use a 1 HP pump. Your pools has about 11-12,000 gallons. We don't usually sell 1 1/2 HP pumps for pools less than 14-15-000 gallons.Reply
jaynashley Posted: 6/29/2012
I have a 16 foot by 32 foot oval swimming pool that is 48-52 inches in depth. Do I need a 1.5 hp pump?Reply
djohn204 Posted: 6/27/2012
I had a 1.5 HP Haywood pump which went out. My pool is 15' x 30' x 48". I was wondering what my pump options might be or if I have to get another 1.5 HP.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/26/2012
Evelyn - We would not recommend anything above a 1 HP pump for your size pool.Reply
Evelyn Posted: 6/26/2012
Hi. My pump just went out! :( I had a 1 HP pump and now that I have to buy a new one, should I buy with more HP? I have a above ground oval pool (5000gal) 12x18.Reply
swde Posted: 6/19/2012
i have a 12 ft round pool.i've replaced my sand filter and pump.i bought 2 cartrige filter and 1 hp pump.the problem i'm having is there is foam depositing on top of water.all connection are tight and no leakage.pressure on tank ia at 12 psi.is this pump to bigReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/19/2012
elizabethgaris - A 15' x 24' x 48" has about 9,000 gallons in it. A 1 HP pump (or motor) would work fine with that size pool and filter. You can generally get by with just replacing the motor and possibly the impeller.Reply
elizabethgaris Posted: 6/19/2012
Hi I got a 15 X 24 by 48 in above ground pool that I bought used and the previous owner didn't disclose anything..shocker!! Anyway my pump died and I need a new one. It had a pentair 1.5 HP with a hayward 300 lb sand filter. I need to get a new pump and was wondering if a 1 HP would be sufficient for the filter or do I need something bigger? Thanks for the help.Sincerely,
A frustrated pool momma!
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/18/2012
syle - We sould recommend a Hayward Star Clear Plus 120 sq ft filter, model # C1200, for your size pump and pool.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/18/2012
Clairebear278 - We would recommend a Hayward 1 HP Matrix Pump, model # SP1592, for your size above ground pool.Reply
syle Posted: 6/18/2012
I have a 24 round abouve groung pool and a sand filter. Every year we have the same problem.TOO MUCH POLLEN. We are looking to remplace the sand filter by a Cartridge filter. What is your suggestion? Our motor is a 1 hpReply
Clairebear278 Posted: 6/17/2012
We have a Hayward Perflex EC50C DE filter, and a 21' round above ground pool. The filter is in excellent shape, but the set-up is 18 years old, and we now need to replace only the pool pump and motor. Can you recommend a specific model for replacement?Thanks!
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Michigan Guy Posted: 6/6/2012
Hi, been reading all I can on pumps and filters, I have a doughboy pump and filter and have struggled with it from day one dumping sand back into my pool, checked for cracks and missing vents thi9ngs but nothing I found. sooooo I'm gonna get a new pool and filter . Hear hayward was good. this is a 32 round 4 foot at one end and 7 deep end, approx 32000 gals. what do you recommend since Im about ready to pull my hair our tring to figure this out on sizing. I seen you stuff and you prices are very resonable.Reply
LittleShaggy Posted: 6/3/2012
Buying my Pool Pump from you guys. ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/3/2012
PoolOwnerT - We usually recommend an S-180T for the Hayward Pro Series Filter for your size pool, so you might be a little undersized on your current filter. DE does clean out more of the smaller particles than sand. For DE in Hayward use Perflex EC50C. One other possibility, make sure an animal hasn't chewed a hole in one of your return pipes - especially if the dirt is consistently coming out of one return.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/3/2012
Shelly - For a 15' round pool we usually recommend a filter size comparable to the Hayward S166T or a Pentair Clean & Clear 50 sq ft filter.Reply
PoolOwnerT Posted: 6/2/2012
I have a Haywood S-166T Sand filter for a 24' above ground pool. I changed the sand last year as well as the valve gasket (entire top part of filter) because dirt kept coming back through the return after vacuuming. I also replaced the pump 2 years ago. It worked for a little while, now this year I'm opening up my pool and once again the dirt is returning to the pool through the return. I'm wondering if I should replace the entire filter and if so should I switch over to DE, as both my neighbors and mother-in-law have DE and haven't had a problem. ThanksReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/1/2012
Stacy - For a 15' round pool we usually recommend a filter size comparable to the Hayward S166T or a Pentair Clean & Clear 50 sq ft filter.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/1/2012
side of the hill pool - If your pump is placed above the surface of the water, it will have to be self priming to pull the water up to the pump.Reply
Shelly Posted: 6/1/2012
I have an Intex 15x48 above ground metal frame pool. It came with a 1000 gal an hr Krystal Clear model 637r pump/filter. I have had so much trouble with the pump shaft breaking on these pumps. Would like to switch to a better pump but not shure about how to determine which pump/filter and what size pump/filter to convert to. Any suggestions?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/31/2012
lindyvolleyball - I would check the spider gasket in your multivalve first to make sue it's not worn or broken.Reply
stacy Posted: 5/30/2012
I need to replace my sand filter but I have no idea what size the current one is or what size to replace with as it was with the pool when we bought our house and the label is long gone.We have a 15" round above ground. Can you help me?
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Anonymous Posted: 5/29/2012
I have a 24' x 52" pro series (soft sided) pool with metal legs. I would like to replace the cartridge filter and pool a sand filtration system in. My Skimmer and pump are connected any ideas??? Thanks.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 5/28/2012
Lonnie, We recommend a 1 HP pump for above ground pools 24' and under.Reply