Buying a New Pump

[Poconos]

First question is about the present wiring. 120 or 240 volts? That S200 filter is rated at 44 GPM so you want to stay under that. The Hayward site leaves a lot to be desired for getting detailed info on a specific pump but on a quick look I'm thinking of a 1/2 HP full rated, something like the SP2600X5 single speed so you are right on your thinking about the 1/2 HP. Then we get into the two speed pumps for more $$$. As for wiring the thing in, that's easy if you stay with the same voltage but if you change then things get more complicated. I think that model I mentioned is what Watermom has for her AG pool and the suction for vacuuming is quite adequate. I've got a 1 HP Superpump for my 22K IG and it's 14 years old and still going strong.
Al

[CarlD]

I have 1hp superpump 2 spd for my 19,000 gallon pool and it's fine after 9 years. But I have a 200# sand filter which is close to its maximum when the pump is on "HIGH".

Carl

[anixon7]

Thanks for all the info guys. I'm gonna try to limp along fot the rest of this season, do some more research over the winter and plan to put in a new pump when I reopen next spring. I'll share my plans with ya'll in a few months and see what you think.