3HP Pentair Pump - catridge or sand filter?

[johnkim2020]

I have a new Ultimate 35 pool 35x15. I think about 17000 gallons.

I speced the pentair intelliflo 3hp pump. The distance from pump to suction is at least 60-70'.

I have SWG and plan to run several water features.

I was gonna use Hayward 30" sand filter but max flow is only 95gpm whereas Pentair pump exceeds does 120gpm at max speed at 70' head.

Am I still safe to use Hayward sand filter or have to go with catridge? I prefer sand filter due to less mainteance and backwash and water usage is not a big issue for my area.

 

[Flying Tivo]

The size of filter is OK. The posted GPM are only max spec, you are never going to use that much. I usually run my pump at 1200 rpm which is about 12-15 GPM. Unless you have certain water features that need that much flow. Please fill in your signature with all your pool specs.