Help...what do you think about this sand filter

[1-2-3-pool]

Hi expert!

We bought a house which already has a 10 years old AG pool. We decided to change few components of it like the discolored liner, dead pump, and sand filter. I already have the 2 first and now looking for the sand filter. The actual filter is a Hayward Pro Series S210TR. It is a top mounted valve which is not practical because the deck is low, height is around 40''. At this point, I decided to change for a side mounted valve sand filter.

So 2 questions:

1. is it ok to use rated inground sand filter as an above ground sand filter: I guess for the few posts I've read
   
2. what do you think of this sand filter: Pentair Triton TR60 with these specs:
   Effective Filtration Area (sf): 3.14
   Flow Rate (gpm): 63
   8 Hr: 30240 10 Hr: 37800 12 Hr: 45360
   Sand required: 325lbs

Thanks in advance for your!

 

[duraleigh]

AG filters do not self-prime well.

How big is your pool?

Is the top of your pool water level above or below the proposed pump level?

 

[woodyp]

Did you mean.....AG "pumps" don't prime well duraleigh?

 

[zea3]

There is really no difference between and in ground filter and an above ground filter. The pump is what drives the water through the filter. You choice should be just fine. Will it be installed under a deck?

 

[1-2-3-pool]

Pool is 15x24 and filter + pump (under the deck) will be under water top level of the pool