Help with new pool package

[smithder]

I am in the process of selecting a pool and equipment package for my family. I think I have decided on the 20' Matrix. I want to run a saltwater system. I am having dificulty seteling on a filtration system. I know everyone has thier favorite. I was leaning toward a sand filter. Should I do a Sta-rite 1 HP 19" filter or a Sta-rite 1.5 HP 22" filter? The specs on the smaller system says up to 19K gallons and I will have just over 10K gallons. Seems like it would be plenty, but there is only $35 diferance in price.

Also looking for recomendations for saltwater clorinators. Intex is cheap. Maybe too cheap? Was thinking Hayward AquaTrol. Don't want an in-pool like the Saltron because I know my kids will mess with it.

Would like to install 24" in ground, but was not recomended with the Matrix. Pools that are rated for semi-in-ground seem much higher priced. (Prob just do standard install)

Any other info is great. Total rookie trying to learn al this!

 

[kellyetheredge]

We just put up our INTEX 32x16 AGP. We went with the INTEX 2500 filter/SWG set up and it rocks. Does a great job circulating and chlorinating the 14,000 plus gallons of water.

 

[linen]

Welcome to tfp, smithder

For a sand filter and your ~9400 gallon pool we would recommend a minimum 1.8 sq. ft. sand filter (or 18" diameter) but going bigger (to an extent) will be better.

For the pump, if you are going single speed I would not go any higher than a 1 hp. However, we would recommend looking at a 2-speed option. Here is a nice combo that would be great for your pool: http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/Pent...Pump-with-Twist-Lock-Cord/PNSD0060DO2260.htm?

Personally, I have had good luck with my intex swg (it is on it's third year) in my 11000 gallon pool, but it is a no frills unit that once it dies is done.

 

[pwrstrk]

+1 for the 2 speed pump. I have a 1 hp 2 speed and love it.


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[smithder]

What does the two speed do for you?

 

[pwrstrk]

One thing it uses less electricity on low. It filters better on low because the water is going thru the filter slower. If I see the need for more skimming action I'll use high. For adding bleach I use high also to mix better.

For general filtration I use low.


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