looking for pump for my pool

[rltullis]

i am searching for a pump for my new pool. looking everywhere for the best deal. best price I am finding right now is for this one
Hayward TriStar Pump 1.5HP Max Rated 2-Speed In-Ground Pool Pump - SP3220X252
It would be around $450. I am going to have a 17k gallon in ground pool. This seems a bit high on HP but it actually is more expensive to go with a lower hp 2 speed motor from what I am seeing. Any thoughts on this? I will be getting a sand filter to fit. appreciate any feedback you can give in this.

 

[Donny]

I think the Tristar pump is a high efficiency/performance pump which recommends a minimum of 2 inch pipe, and preferably 2.5 inch pipe. 1.5HP is overkill on your size pool. Any water features???

 

[rltullis]

no water features at all. just simple pool. really would like to find a 3/4 hp 2 speed pump but cant seem to find one anywhere that is a reasonable price.

 

[jblizzle]

The 1HP 2 speed Superflo would be a good fit, should be around $400.

 

[Donny]

http://www.saveonpoolsupplies.com/P...o-High-Performance-Pumps-for-In-Ground-Pools/ Just noticed this may be a single speed pump. Have to double check.

 

[Isaac-1]

check ebay, I have often found good prices there during the off season (which is about to end) on such equipment. I would also say look for a 1 HP 2 speed for your size pool

Ike

 

[sargent]

http://www.poolsupplyworld.com/Jand...-Rated-Dual-Speed-Pool-Pump-230V/FHPM10-2.htm

 

[rltullis]

ok so which brand would be better jandy or pentair? also with either of these pumps and the size of my pool what size of sand filter do i need?

 

[sargent]

I don't think the pump brand matters. I have the Jandy that I posted the link to, but it is new so I can't attest to its reliability. I had considered the Pentair, but the Jandy was a better price. For a sand filter you would want 3.69 sq ft or larger. Something like a Hayward S270T.