i debated for a year if i was gonna keep this pool or not..come to find the pump i had is shot and will be buying a new one this week so i can get her up and running again..the pool is ag 18x33 with a 200lb sand filter skimmer and drain in the far end and is around 18k gal. of water..the filter is a aquatools...i found a good price on a 1.5 hp is this too big..its hotter then heck in michigan i cant wait to get her up and running again