What size sand filter?

[Wobblerlorri]

I just pulled the trigger on a 1 hp single speed pool pump, because NO WAY can I ever afford a VS pump for my little 14' pool. I have a 12" sand filter on the current 0.5 hp pump, but I know I'll need a bigger one for the bigger pump, won't I? What size sand filter should I get? Is there a range of sizes that would be suitable for a 1 hp pump?

Got the 1 hp for $139, which is a deal any way you look at it. Gonna wait til next year to get the filter, hoping the ridiculous prices will go down...

 

[JoyfulNoise]

See the section on How to Size a Filter -

Hydraulics 101 - Have you lost your head?

Edit - Before reading this article, you may want to first familiarize yourself with this Pool School article on Pump Basics Hydraulics 101 - Hydraulics, Pipes and Filters When building my pool, I did a significant amount of research on swimming pool plumbing and water hydraulics. I also found...

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And don’t forget to thank @mas985 (Mark) for his helpful info

 

[Wobblerlorri]

@mas985 and @JoyfulNoise thanks so much!