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: 9/23/2017
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 9/14/2017
Dozer - For your size pool, I would recommend the Pureline 19" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System W/ 1 H.P Pump. This pump generally is too large for the standard soft sided pools as indicated in the Q&As, but it should work with the steel framed Coleman pool. You may have to look around for fittings to adapt your input and output tubes to the ports of the pump/filter.Reply
Dozer Posted: 9/7/2017
HiWe have 22'x 52" Coleman power steel round pool (soft sided)our pump has started leaking, we would like to upgrade to a sand filtration system. Can you make a recommendation for a complete system
Thank you for your time
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InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 9/7/2017
Kayla - Your pool holds a little less than 8,000 gallons of water. For your size pools, I would suggest replacing it with a small name brand filter/pump system like the Hayward VL Series Sand Filter System or for a few more dollars you could go to a 1 HP pump like the Pureline19" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System W/ 1 H.P Pump.Reply
Kayla Posted: 9/5/2017
We have a above ground Coleman's power steel 18' × 48' pool and the pump that came with it just isn't doing the job what kind of sand pump do u recommend?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/28/2017
Nicole - I assume your current pool looks like the one in this link to Coleman pools showing one entry port and two return ports. If so, you could use the existing "T" piping to split the single port on the discharge side of the pump to the two return ports on the pool.Reply
Nicole Posted: 8/26/2017
We purchased a 22' Coleman above ground... the filter with the cartridges is now leaking and not working properly, we're in northern Iowa and have decided to look at a sand filter and pump system. All of the filters and pumps only show 2 entry and exit hoses, we have 1 suction hole and 2 jets on our pool. I'm at a loss and I'm desperately in need of some serious help!!!Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/14/2017
Glenn - Yes, I would recommend upgrading your pump to a 1 1/2 Hp pump. Our 1 HP cutoff point is 24' and below. Note, you may also have to upgrade the filter to handle the increased water flow.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/14/2017
Kal - For you size pool, I'd concentrate on getting a better hand vacuum. See our page on "Vacuum Heads". You will need a vacuum head, the pool pole (if you don't have a pool brush) and a vacuum hose that attaches to the bottom of your skimmer. Or if you would like an automatic cleaner, I would suggest something like an "Above Ground Pool Cleaner - PF Vac".Reply
Glenn Posted: 8/11/2017
We have an 28ft above ground with a 1 hp motor. The motor quit working and i need to replace. Should I go to the 1.5 hp recommend in article?Reply
Kal Posted: 8/10/2017
I have 10' easy set pool. The type with the inflateable ring. I believe it holds a little over 1000 gallons. I have been able to maintain the levels fairly well. I can't for the life of me keep the bottom clean though. We have monsoons and the fine dust just settles. I was thinking of getting a better pump/filter. And a better vacuum. Suggestions? There are so many.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/7/2017
Free - Pentair sells pumps/filter packages with 2-speed motors. See OptiFlo Pump Clean and Clear Cartridges under Pentair Pump and Filter Systems. You could buy a filter and a 2-speed motor separately but you wouldn't have the common platform to mount them in.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 8/7/2017
Solange - For your size pool, I would recommend Waterway's Carefree 16" Sand Filter & 1 HP Single Speed Pump. It is the most economical of the main brand filter/pump systems.Reply
Free Posted: 8/6/2017
i have a 12x24 oval above ground pool.approx 10,000 gallons. Currently have a sand filter w/1.5 dual speed pump. Would like to go to a cartridge filter system but not sure which.They all come with single speed pumps.Is that sufficient for vaccuuming? Should I purchase a seperate dual speed? Very confused.Any help is appreciated.Reply
Solange Posted: 8/5/2017
Looking for s filter pump for a 22000gal pool. Any recommendations?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/27/2017
sweeten - Unfortunately, if you have one of the pools where the pump hangs off the wall attached to the skimmer, we do not sell a pump that would adapt to that setup. You might try an above ground pool cleaner to clear the debris off the floor better.Reply
sweeten Posted: 7/25/2017
i have an ABOVE GROUND PRO-SERIES POOL 10,000 GALONS . I HAVE TRIED EVERYTHING TO CLEAR UP POOL (LIGHT GREEN WATER). THINKING DO I NEED TO REPLACE THE PUMP? IF SO WHICH ONE SHOULD I GET?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/24/2017
Dee - Unfortunately, we do not sell motors that attach to the side of the pool. I'd suggest calling the dealer to see if they have replacement motors or maybe a larger replacement motor.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/21/2017
Chapin - Your 20' x 48" pool contains about 9,000 gallons of water. Most above ground pool packages come with undersized pumps and filters that are inadequate and generally break down in the first season. For your size pool, we would recommend the Pureline PL1511 System with a 19" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter and 1 H.P Pump.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/21/2017
Dozer - Your 22'x 52" AG pool contains about 12,000 gallons of water. If you are unhappy with the filter results, you probably need to upgrade your pump as well as your filter. For you size pool, we would recommend an economical 1 HP pump system like a Pureline 19" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System W/ 1 H.P Pump.Reply
Dee Posted: 7/20/2017
This article was very helpful in understanding the different types of filters!I have an above ground 14'x42" round pool. Unfortunately some reason storms have left a layer of dirt/dust over the entire bottom of the pool. I have shocked it and spend HOURS vacuuming with the vacuum that came with the pool. But all it does is kick the dust up into the water making it look like lake water, and now it's starting to turn green.
What I have noticed is that the suction in the vacuum seems to be too weak to do much of anything, and personally I think the vacuum head is poorly designed. I went ahead and bought a better cleaning kit on Amazon, but I fear that unless I get better suction that won't do much good.
So I am considering getting a new pump, but have literally NO idea what to even start looking for. My current pump, the one that came with the pool, is attached to the side of the pool (it doesn't sit on the ground). So I would have to find one with the same set up otherwise I will have a gaping hole in the side of the pool. My current pump also doesn't have any kind of waste line or ability to back wash (or if it does I have no idea how to do it). Basically I just remove the cartridge filter every few days or so, or before and after vacuuming and use the hose to clean it out.
Is there any hope for my pool or am I out of luck?
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Chapin Posted: 7/19/2017
We have a 20 X 48 above ground pool, it. Amen with a sand pump/filter is big enough that came with itCan't get the water cleared up. Wondering if the sand pump/filter is big enough. What would you recommend?
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Dozer Posted: 7/18/2017
We bought a Coleman 22'x 52" round pool what sand filter do you recommend, what came with the pool seems inadequateReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/18/2017
Etruhn - Generally, sand filters are not compatible with Bestway pools. However, you should be able to find adaptable fittings in a local hardware store.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/18/2017
Ida - for your approx 14,000 gallon pool, I'd recommend this 19" Above Ground Pool Sand Filter System W/ 1 H.P Pump.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/17/2017
TCUYLER - For your size pool, ~7,000 gallons, I would recommend a Hayward VL Series Sand Filter System.Reply
Etruhn Posted: 7/16/2017
Are the sand filters compatible with Bestway pools? 22ft round x 52 in. Do they have universal attachments?Reply
Ida Posted: 7/16/2017
I have a 15x25 above ground pool recommendations for a pump and filterReply
TCUYLER Posted: 7/13/2017
I HAVE A SUMMER BREEZE ROUND ABOVE GROUND 17X52. i AM WANTING TO UPGRADE THE PUMP. WHICH DO YOU RECOMMEND?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/7/2017
Etruhn - Generally, the pumps/filters that come with these pools are too small to handle the volume of water in your pool. They don't circulate or filter the water adequately. For your size pool, we recommend a 1 HP pump/filter set like Waterway's Carefree 16" Sand Filter & 1 HP Single Speed Pump.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/7/2017
Tracey - Yes, you need a pump/filter to circulate the water and to filter out the contaminates.Reply
Etruhn Posted: 7/5/2017
Bought a Bestway 22ft round x 52in deep pool. It came witha pump but having problems with cloudy green water. I was told
told maybe I need a better pump than what came with pool? I
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Tracey Posted: 7/4/2017
Hiya. Habe bought an 8ft Bestway Fastset pool. Have bought a little floating plastic thingy that holds a chlorine tablet — do I even need a pump?Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/1/2017
Adam - Your pools contains about 17,000 gallons of water. For that size pool, I would recommend a Waterway Carefree 19" Sand Filter & 1.5 HP 1Spd Pump.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/1/2017
Larry - Yes, as long as the sand filter is large enough to handle the pump's 2500 GPH (42 GPM) water flow. Without the cartridge inserted, the cartridge filter will act as a flow through pipe. I’m assuming that you cannot easily redirect the pump output hose to the sand filter and take the cartridge filter out.Reply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 7/1/2017
Kazzy - Your pool contains about 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of water depending on pool depth. For you size pool, I would recommend a Hayward VL Series Sand Filter System. To reduce the metal in your pool, you should use something like Natural Chemistry METAL FREE 1L. Be sure to read the comments at the end of the page for tips on use.Reply
Adam Posted: 6/30/2017
I have a 27' round pool 52 or 54" deep how big of a sand pump would I needReply
InyoPools Product Specialist Dennis R. Posted: 6/30/2017
Anonymous (16'x32'pool) - Your pools contains 16,000 to 17,000 gallons of water depending on its depth. For that size pool, I would recommend a Carefree 19" Sand Filter & 1.5 HP 1Spd Pump. With a larger upgraded pump, you would have to buy a larger filter to match the capacity of the pump.Reply
Larry Posted: 6/30/2017
I just bought 26x52 round intex comes with 2500 gph cartridge filter pump I have a sand filter but pump burnt out end of last season can I use this 2500 gph pump without cartridfge in it with my sand filterReply