Upgrading Bestway Pool Pump

[sophiepeach]

We have a Bestway Power Steel 18' x 9' x 48" Oval above ground pool (see link to pool if needed). It's 1500 Gallons and has a 1,500 GPH filter pump. We got the whole thing for free as part of a promotion and used it a for a month before winter. Now we are getting it ready for summer and I feel like we'll need a better pump to get through the summer (in Florida). I am totally overwhelmed by all the technical specs and options. I am interested in converting to salt water, but read that you can't use it with steel frames, but I'm not sure if that's true. Please help, I'm clueless!

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[1poolman1]

We have a Bestway Power Steel 18' x 9' x 48" Oval above ground pool (see link to pool if needed). It's 1500 Gallons and has a 1,500 GPH filter pump. We got the whole thing for free as part of a promotion and used it a for a month before winter. Now we are getting it ready for summer and I feel like we'll need a better pump to get through the summer (in Florida). I am totally overwhelmed by all the technical specs and options. I am interested in converting to salt water, but read that you can't use it with steel frames, but I'm not sure if that's true. Please help, I'm clueless!

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Don't be shocked that the cost of a decent above-ground pump/filter combo (skid pack) can be as much as that pool alone. Here is an example of what would work for you (50 sq. ft.):

Doheny's Cartridge Filter, 50 sq ft System with 3/4 HP Pump

Doheny's Cartridge Filter, 50 sq ft System with 3/4 HP Pump. Hurry and purchase today at Doheny's Pool Supplies Fast

www.doheny.com

 

[sophiepeach]

Yes, that is a bit more than I was hoping to spend. Maybe I'll just see how long the current pump lasts and make sure my kids use the pool enough to justify spending that much.

 

[sophiepeach]

Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Hydrotools-S...fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

 

[1poolman1]

Would something like this work? https://www.amazon.com/Hydrotools-SWIMLINE-Complaint-Gallons-Capacity/dp/B003MB036K/ref=sxin_18_ac_d_mf_brs?ac_md=5-2-U3dpbWxpbmU=-ac_d_mf_brs_brs&content-id=amzn1.sym.1ad31f34-ba12-4dca-be4b-f62f7f5bb10d:amzn1.sym.1ad31f34-ba12-4dca-be4b-f62f7f5bb10d&crid=3LVPZN2ZLRA8F&cv_ct_cx=above+ground+pool+pump&keywords=above+ground+pool+pump&pd_rd_i=B003MB036K&pd_rd_r=3c7e973e-9b27-4e2e-8125-a831885f595c&pd_rd_w=HHPDi&pd_rd_wg=qHsgW&pf_rd_p=1ad31f34-ba12-4dca-be4b-f62f7f5bb10d&pf_rd_r=S81K19CE93GMJCV4EP42&qid=1680963530&sbo=RZvfv//HxDF+O5021pAnSA==&sprefix=above+ground+pool+pump,aps,146&sr=1-3-8b2f235a-dddf-4202-bbb9-592393927392&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.18ed3cb5-28d5-4975-8bc7-93deae8f9840&th=1

Work? When new, yes. How long it will last and how well is the question. Be sure to use a GFCI to power the pump.

 

[foreign0]

We have a Bestway Power Steel 18' x 9' x 48" Oval above ground pool (see link to pool if needed). It's 1500 Gallons and has a 1,500 GPH filter pump. We got the whole thing for free as part of a promotion and used it a for a month before winter. Now we are getting it ready for summer and I feel like we'll need a better pump to get through the summer (in Florida). I am totally overwhelmed by all the technical specs and options. I am interested in converting to salt water, but read that you can't use it with steel frames, but I'm not sure if that's true. Please help, I'm clueless!

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I hope this helps I’ve been eyeing it myself. Intex sandfilter pump with salt water system from Walmart I will add photos and a link is $314.00!! The one weaker is more money! It says 2150 gallon per hour but it’s Actualy the 2650 gallon per hour pump 16” sandfilter and salt system. This is sold and ship by Walmart and can’t find a better deal. The only pump higher is 3000 gallon per hour and they are sold out and doesn’t have salt water system. AGAIN IS 2650 GPH read description. $314.00! I hope this helps if you haven’t found anything. Just be sure to protect things as salt damages bad. I use T-9 spray on my pool frames get from Amazon it creates a waxy like waterproof corrosion protection.

Intex 2,150 GPH 16" Krystal Clear Saltwater System and Sand Filter Pump
Intex 2,150 GPH 16" Krystal Clear Saltwater System and Sand Filter Pump - Walmart.com