New pump

[CarlD]

Trying to make it into a giant jacuzzi?

A 1/2 hp uprated pump is pretty much overkill on your pool. If you could find a 1/4 or 1/3 hp you'd have more than you'd EVER need.

I run a 1hp full-rated 2 speed on my 16x40 and run it on low speed most of the time. I wouldn't go any higher and I have 20,000 gallons and you have, at most 5,000.

[im45us]

I understand that a 1 hp is too big for my pool but if I want a 2 speed pump I have to get a 1 hp. I really want to get a Hayward unless there are some other good options.

[CarlD]

There ARE 3/4 hp 2 speed pumps but you really don't need a two speed if you have a 1/2 or 1/3 hp pump.

But it's your pool. You can put a 2 1/2 hp pump and 600# sand filter if you like. We can only suggest and recommend.