Should I upgrade my filter?

[aylad]

I'll let the pump/filter matching experts give their opinions, since that's not really my forte--but again, the bigger filter cannot hurt and I'm sure will do a better job than the smaller one....

Janet

[Poconos]

Someone familiar with these combos hopefully will chime in. My only comment would be to just go with what you have and only think about changing anything if you have problems. Get the water right, kick back, and enjoy. Keep in mind with cartridge filters they will plug up fast if you have an algae bloom or a lot of dirt in the pool. Get familiar with the test kit and the chemistry and you should have no problem.
Happy 4th.
Al
This is July 2, and for 3 mornings now it has been 40 on my deck. Did I say July 2 ? Pool looks like a nuke plant cooling tower.

[AnnaK]

Hi Tricia,

There are a number of timer devices on the market which you could install to run the pump while you're on vacation. Some are used for pumps that are hard-wired into the box and, if I remember correctly, Intex pumps are plugged into a protected outlet. For that, you can get an indoor/outdoor timer like the ones that run exterior Christmas lights, for instance.

You may want to go with a different pump and filtration setup in the future but Al gave great advice: for now, use what you have, learn all you can about testing and balancing the water, and look at a new filter only if the existing one just doesn't cut it. Spend your money on the vacation