Pump and Filter Sizing

[olds]

We have a Bestway 18'X48" pool that came with a 1500GPH sand filter. I know they spec these pumps/filters to cover the bare minimum.

I have a shed with electrical about 20' away from the present location of the pump/filter and I'd like to relocate them there on a platform that I would build.

I'd run the PCV underground and stub it up to connect to the pool.

I am going to add a Hayward skimmer and possibly a solar heater.

I was just given a 14" Intex SF15110 sand filter but no pump.

My question relates to the parasitic loss giving the 20' run of PVC and the added work of pulling through the skimmer and pushing through a solar heater. I figure if I spec the pump correctly, I can use it for the heater and not add a pump for it.

Assuming this filter is adequate, can anyone recommend a pump? One with a timer if possible. TIA

 

[1poolman1]

We have a Bestway 18'X48" pool that came with a 1500GPH sand filter. I know they spec these pumps/filters to cover the bare minimum.

I have a shed with electrical about 20' away from the present location of the pump/filter and I'd like to relocate them there on a platform that I would build.

I'd run the PCV underground and stub it up to connect to the pool.

I am going to add a Hayward skimmer and possibly a solar heater.

I was just given a 14" Intex SF15110 sand filter but no pump.

My question relates to the parasitic loss giving the 20' run of PVC and the added work of pulling through the skimmer and pushing through a solar heater. I figure if I spec the pump correctly, I can use it for the heater and not add a pump for it.

Assuming this filter is adequate, can anyone recommend a pump? One with a timer if possible. TIA

You will eventually want a larger filter. Unfortunately, a good VSP could run as much as the entire pool package. Many have had sucess with this pump as it can be run on 115V:

BLACK+DECKER Above Ground Variable Speed Pool Pump - 1 HP (Qualifies for Energy Star Utility Rebates)

Energy Star Certified and with an included 3-year warranty, the BLACK+DECKER 1 HP variable-speed above ground pool pump outperforms all other pumps on the market—and pays itself off with up to 80% of energy costs saved in all phases of operation. At last, this industry-revolutionizing technology...

poolpartstogo.com

 

[olds]

You will eventually want a larger filter. Unfortunately, a good VSP could run as much as the entire pool package. Many have had sucess with this pump as it can be run on 115V:

BLACK+DECKER Above Ground Variable Speed Pool Pump - 1 HP (Qualifies for Energy Star Utility Rebates)

Energy Star Certified and with an included 3-year warranty, the BLACK+DECKER 1 HP variable-speed above ground pool pump outperforms all other pumps on the market—and pays itself off with up to 80% of energy costs saved in all phases of operation. At last, this industry-revolutionizing technology...

poolpartstogo.com

Thank you.
First pool and it seems costs increases exponentially. Pool was 400, pad was 800....

How much bigger of a filter would I need?