Could this pump work for Intex 15x48?

[frogabog]

I found this pump and hot tub heater on craigslist last night. I am going near this area today and for $20... if it would work for us I'm going to pick it up.

It is actually 110v, 3/4 hp, 3400 rpm. He just left a message with details.

I know this is a hot tub heater, but could it possibly be used to heat the pool some? Our pool is cold!

I also know I'd need a sand filter to go with it. Dad has one, I might revisit that if it's not too huge. It holds 200# of sand he said.

Or I'll keep my eye out for a used sand filter on CL. There is one with a pump right now for $75 but if I can get a $10 pump today that works... I'm so doing that instead.

Thoughts?

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/hsh/2474792906.html


edit: pump is actually 3450 rpm. The guy says it might not work for a sand filter. I have to leave in about an hour to go get kids from camp and will be stopping by to see the pump on the way back. TIA for any advice.

 

[frogabog]

BUMP

I'm taking off shortly. Anyone?

 

[JasonLion]

If it is really only 3/4 HP, you can use it on an Intex with the correct fittings. It will be a bit much, but should work alright as long as whatever filter you are using can handle the higher flow rate.

The heater will work, but it isn't a good idea. Pools need really dramatic amounts of heat, way more than a spa, and a resistance heater like that will either be no where remotely near enough heat or drink down electricity like there was no tomorrow, depending on what size it actually is.

 

[frogabog]

Ty Jason. Was a missed connection today with the dude but I'm going to try again tomorrow.

Dad may want the heater.