About to pull the trigger on new pump, filter, and SWG for pool...want input

[ddigz]

I want to revamp my pool gear, and want minimum maintenance. I am sick of falling behind with adding chlorine, and getting a green pool, and having to SLAM and clean filter constantly.

So I am thinking of going with a sand filter and a SWG.

These are what I'm looking at getting, but am unsure if the filter and pump are adequate. I don't want to spend a crazy amount more than I should, but I do want gear I will be happy with.

Filter - Hayward Sand Filter with Top Mount Valve 24 Inch Tank - W3S244T

Pump - PowerFlo Matrix Pump 1 HP - SP1592 - W3SP1592

SWG - CircuPool RJ-30 PLUS Salt Chlorine Generator


Any thoughts? 24' above ground 48" pool. Any input would be great, thanks.

 

[mknauss]

I would consider a 2 speed pump. You will run it on low most of the time.

Other two items look good.

 

[ddigz]

I would consider a 2 speed pump. You will run it on low most of the time.

Other two items look good.

Thanks for taking a look.

The dual speed pumps I'm seeing appear to go between high/low by a switch. Would I need to manually change it from high to low? Any idea how often?

 

[mknauss]

You either switch it or you have to use a dual timer if there is some reason you would want to run high speed on a regular basis. Only reason might be a pool cleaner of some sort.

If you manually vacuum, then you can manually switch it to high speed when you need to vac.

 

[ddigz]

It appears its not easy to find a 1HP dual speed pump, is 1 1/2 way overkill for my setup? I came to the conclusion that I should be using a 1HP motor.

 

[mknauss]

Inyopools shows a 1 hp two speed for Above Ground -- Pentair Dynamo Pump 1 HP 2 Spd. (no cord) - 340204 - INYOPools.com