temporarily replacing a 3/4 HP pump with a 1.5 HP pump

[ammot]

I have a 15x30x4 oval above ground pool,3/4 hp Hayward pump,my motor quit this weekend before winterization,my buddy has a Hayward sp4010x15 pump it is 1.5hp,he said he would give me,doing a little research,it says it is used for inground pools,my question is will this work for my pool,thanks in advance

[PoolDoc]

Sorry for the delay.

The answer is, it could work. But it also could blow out your filter or lines.

I used to try to explain to people how to solve plumbing and hydraulic issues like yours -- there ARE ways to install it safely. Unfortunately, I discovered over the years that virtually no one was able to follow through successfully on my instructions. And since they take a LONG time to write (and draw), I've quit doing it. Sorry.

Better bet? Use liquid pool chlorine OR bleach to maintain your pool water till you have a new pump OR close the pool.

[PoolDoc]

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