upgrading to a new pump

[hemieli]

i was thinking of changing my pump. right now i have a 3/4hp pump and was thinking of getting a bigger one. is there a recommeded size for my pool considering the size of the pool and the size of my filter. my pool size is 16' x 32' depth is 3' to 8'. my filter is a 200lb hayward sand filter. the reason why i want to change the pump is that i have been having alot of filter problems. as soon as my pool gets cloudy it takes a couple of weeks to clear up. i dont think its the filter, i just changed the sand this year. i thought that if i had a stronger pump it would help filter the water faster. if you could give me any suggestions it would be great

 

[Bama Rambler]

I wouldn't change to a bigger size pump unless you also change to a bigger filter. Your problem is most likely chemical rather than mechanical.

Post a set of test results and how you got them. Maybe we can help you figure out why it's getting cloudy in the first place.
pH
FC
CC
TA
CH
CYA

 

[mikespoolfl]

How long are you run times? I was typing the same things :lol:

 

[hemieli]

i try to run it between 4 to 6 hrs a day.
levels:
Ph:7.7
FC:5
CC:0
TA:110
CH:40
CYA:15
i got the results from TFP test kit

 

[hemieli]

the pool was looking great for about a month. then we got a little storm and my pool went green. it took me about a week but i got the green out, now its just cloudy and it doesnt seem to be going away. i cant let the pool run for too long do to electric cost but i think 4 to 6hrs a day should be sufficent.

 

[hemieli]

Bama Rambler your pool is half the size of mine and your pump is twice as big as mine why would i need a bigger filter for a bigger pump

 

[JasonLion]

There is no need for a larger pump, your existing pump is more than enough. A larger filter would filter more efficiently, ie catch more debris. It is common for a sand filter to take a week or more to clear up the water after an algae outbreak. Running the pump 24/7 will clear the water more quickly. Six hours a day is fine for normal use, but when cleaning up after algae it is best to run the pump 24/7.

 

[Bama Rambler]

Bama Rambler your pool is half the size of mine and your pump is twice as big as mine why would i need a bigger filter for a bigger pump

The reason my pump is the size it is, is because I was pool stored, plain and simple. When I buy a new pump it will be a much smaller, 2-speed pump. I like the size filter I have for the size pool I have, but if I were to change from sand I would go with a 400 ft² cartridge filter or a large DE filter. As Jason said, a larger filter would filter more efficiently and too small a filter for the pump size would possibly allow debris to be forced by the media or cause channeling.