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Would the 2,650 GPH model be too big?

I bought a 15'x42" pool from craigslist and I don't want to use the pump that comes with it. What should I get to replace it? I'm looking at the intex sand filter pumps but I don't know if I should get the 14", 1600 gph model or the cheaper 12" 1200 gph model. Any thoughts?

I've been reading this forum all day and its making my head spin! Lol. I'm starting to wonder if my pump and filter are mismatched/too big. I can't find any real info on the pump online, but its a 1 hp Baquapure workhorse pump. Is that too big for my sand filter, Hayward 16" S166T? I only...

I'm trying to read the manual for my sand filter online. It mentions not getting sand in the laterals or the vertical pipe in the center but it doesn't say what happens if there is sand in those places. You suggested hooking it up and seeing what happens, is there any way to check it before I...

I'm piecing together bits and pieces for a pool this summer from craigslist. I have a 15'x42" Summer escapes metal frame pool and today I got a Hayward S166T sand filter and pump. Here's my question, when I picked up the filter I was alone and it was insanely heavy. I tipped it over and...