Pump Oversized / Filter Undersized?

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whartmann

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Jun 21, 2012
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I had my pool running for about five years, but took two seasons off because I was going through economic problems and couldn't afford a new liner at the time. I now put in the new liner, and had to replace the pump. Ended up getting a great deal on a Pentair Dynamo 2hp pump. NOW, the filter is dead too from hidden cracks. I just ordered a Hayward C1200 120sq. ft. cartridge filter. Is the pump going to be too much for it, is the filter not enough for it, or will I be okay? For reference, it is a 24' round above ground pool.

Thank you
 
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The pump needs to be sized to the pool, and the filter needs to be able to handle the pump output easily. Do you have a spa or water features? How big is the pool?
 
Wow, you are for sure oversized on the pump. It would be to your benefit to go with a 1HP impeller on your pump if you can get one. It will save you on your electric bill and is suitably sized for your filter.
 
Our recommendation for ~13500 gallon pool would be ~ 200 sq. ft. minimum cartridge filter, so yours is a bit small...just means you will have to clean it more often.

I am having a hard time finding a curve on you pump, but looking at the 1.5 hp version and making some guesses, it looks like it should work with your filter (filter speced design flow rate f >80 gpm), but smaller would still be better in this case.
 
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