Pentaire sand Filter sizing guidence

[Augustus]

I would appreciate some advice on the proper sizing for a Pentaire sand filter which I need to purchase to replace my antique Baker sand filter.
8,000 gal pool, Pentaire #011018 VS pump (yes, I am aware that the pump is overkill for my small pool, but I inherited it when I bought my house),
boiler heated. The pool is concrete and plaster, built into my elevated deck, so I suppose it's technically considered above ground. The equipment is below the deck, level with the bottom of the pool.
Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[kadavis]

What size is the Baker filter? And do you want a multiport valve or push pull backwash valve? The Pentair TR-60 would be more than enough for your pool, it is a 3.1 sq. ft. filter and has a maximum filter rate of 60 gpm. Which just means with your pump you would run it at a lower rpm most of the time, if you need more flow for a spa or something you would need to go with the larger TR-100

 

[Augustus]

Thank you.

 

[scooperhsd]

As Big as you can afford / put in the space !! The bigger it is, the less often you will need to backwash / clean it.

 

[jblizzle]

Based on the pool size, the minimum I would recommend is 16" diameter. Bigger would reduce the cleaning frequency.