New pool - Equipment Recommendation please

[agrprodc]

I am about to install an oval 12x24x52 Aquasport 52 above ground pool with a main drain, skimmer, one return and a waterfall. I am planning to use 1.5" hard plastic pipes, Pentair OptiFlo 1HP 2 speed, and Hayward XStreme 150sq. ft. CC1500 Cartridge Filter. The equipment will be placed 15 foot from the pool and will be 2 foot above the water level.

Question: I can also go with Pentair OptiFlo 3/4HP 2 speed pump for the same price if you think that 1hp might be oversize for my pool (Approx. 7500 Gallons)

Please advise if this is a good and appropriate setup for my new pool. Thank you in advance for your answers !

 

[mknauss]

I would stick with the 1 hp. You will use low speed nearly all the time. The cartridge is fairly small but as long as you do not mind cleaning it, all will good.

How do you plan to chlorinate?

 

[agrprodc]

Somebody recommended the "Frog" system to me. Any other recommendations will be greatly appreciated. Also, can you please recommend a bigger and at the same time affordable and reliable cartridge filter? Thank you !

 

[mknauss]

No on Frog. It is a metals system. Metals in your pool water will stain the pool. Copper will turn blonde hair green.
Read How to Chlorinate Your Pool - Trouble Free Pool

 

[agrprodc]

Thank you fr that, can you please recommend a bigger and at the same time affordable and reliable cartridge filter?

 

[mknauss]

Taking a look at your pool volume, the 150 is fine. I thought I saw a larger volume. I get ~7000 gallon, right? Can you add that to the signature?

 

[agrprodc]

I will, it's about 7500 gallons.

Thanks

 

[agrprodc]

I'm sorry, one more question. Based on my equipment and the pool volume (7500 gallons) Do you recommend to use 1.5" pipes or 2" ? Thanks

 

[mknauss]

1.5" will work fine on return. If equipment is above water line then 2" on suction would be better.

 

[agrprodc]

Thank you very much !