The forum pointed out I was responding to an old thread, but I think my question was related to this issue somewhat.
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I am installing a 15x26 ft Quantum above ground pool. I have already purchased a hayward pump, SW15851x20TL with the pool package and the installer said that the equipment pad was too far away from the pool and I needed an in-ground pump instead. Similar to the original post my equipment pad is about 25 feet from the pool, should be a straight shot and I was going to bury the hard PVC pipe. But instead they are instead suggesting a SP2610x15 super pump? Has less horse power 1.5hp vs the original 2hp but designed for an in-ground pool as opposed to my above ground pool. Supposed to be able to be installed at further distance. I was just looking for any input. Somewhat of an upgrade in price, but that was not the issue. My main concern is that the SP2610x15 had to be hardwired as opposed to the planned plug in for the SW15851x20TL. I am coming to the forum because it was hard for me to find information on the pumps form the hayward website as they are now discontinued and the great escape (who I purchased the pool from) has bought all the stock and is selling them out before moving to the newer models.
Pump/ filter distance from above ground pool
I am going to start on my pool this weekend. I really don't want the pump right next to the pool. I have a storage building where I'm getting power from about 24ft from the pool. Can I install the Hayward 1.5hp Power-Flo pump with S180T sand filter by the building and pipe over to the pool...
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I am installing a 15x26 ft Quantum above ground pool. I have already purchased a hayward pump, SW15851x20TL with the pool package and the installer said that the equipment pad was too far away from the pool and I needed an in-ground pump instead. Similar to the original post my equipment pad is about 25 feet from the pool, should be a straight shot and I was going to bury the hard PVC pipe. But instead they are instead suggesting a SP2610x15 super pump? Has less horse power 1.5hp vs the original 2hp but designed for an in-ground pool as opposed to my above ground pool. Supposed to be able to be installed at further distance. I was just looking for any input. Somewhat of an upgrade in price, but that was not the issue. My main concern is that the SP2610x15 had to be hardwired as opposed to the planned plug in for the SW15851x20TL. I am coming to the forum because it was hard for me to find information on the pumps form the hayward website as they are now discontinued and the great escape (who I purchased the pool from) has bought all the stock and is selling them out before moving to the newer models.
You and I have similar scenarios. My equipment pad is about 25' from the pool with no elevation change. No fancy features, just pump/pad-to-pool. My installers originally installed a Waterway Supreme pump and I later purchased a Hayward PowerFlo Matrix - each basically identical to each other. They are marketed as AGP pumps, but also can work for inground applications as long as there are no unusual hydraulic demands. They are convenient because they are 115V and you can use a power cord to plug into a nearby outlet.