Intex pool pump

[cdreece]

Hi all new to forum.
Just bought an intex 18x48 ultra frame pool and before setup was going to do an in wall skimmer and sand pump.
Question i have is which sand pump should i go with i see intex has a 1600gph sand pump for around $160 and a 2650gph sand pump for about $220.
Is the 2650 overkill for this pool?
had an 15x48 last year with a 2500 cartrige filter pump didn't like the results to much.
Thanks Chris

 

[zea3]

Bigger is better, especially if you have a lot of trees that will be dropping debris in your pool.

 

[Jamison04]

Get the 2650 one. You won't regret it! Especially if you plan on doing the skimmer mod and or adding a fountain you will want the extra water flow the larger one produces plus it'll filter a lot better.