What pump and filter?

[aylad]

Keep in mind that if you stay on top of your chlorine additions during the summer, and avoid the algae outbreaks, you can go a long time between backwashings on a sand filter. I normally only have to backwash mine once during the summer as long as I don't allow an algae outbreak and use a skimmer sock to get a lot of the fine stuff that blows into the pool. (300# sand filter, 26K gallon pool)

You also can add a handfull of DE to a sand filter to get the same filtering quality as a DE filter, if you feel the need to.......but my sand filter makes my water sparkle without the DE.

[jrh1010]

Ok, it looks like I have my mind made up on a sand filter. Thanks for all of your help Mark. I am going to go with this one.

PNSD0060DO2260 1-1/2* HP Dual Speed
2.3 sq. ft. effective filtration area
250# sand filter

Any suggestions on where to buy? I saw one that was priced good, but almost too good. Is there someone that the forum suggest we use (poolforum.com partner)?

I feel confident about the filter type. I couldnt find specs on uprated or full or anything like that, so with your expertise is this an energy efficient and quality pump that would be powerful enough for backwashing and vacuuming and strong enough for turnover? If so, I am moving on to the pool.

[mas985]

Yes, the pump is more than big enough for all your needs. Efficiency will be much better on low speed so try to run it as much as possible on low speed and only use high speed when absolutely necessary.

[PoolDoc]

Any suggestions on where to buy? I saw one that was priced good, but almost too good. Is there someone that the forum suggest we use (poolforum.com partner)?

No partner or recommended source.

I will note that I've personally used A1PoolParts.com several times, for items I needed for customers locally, and they were cheaper -- selling retail -- than I could buy 'wholesale' from SCP. It was easy to reach someone knowledgeable, and my purchases went well. Of course, that's a small sample, so I'm not 'recommending' them, as much as 'reporting' my own experience.

Or not. Just checked -- their supply of AG pool equipment (which I don't deal with, locally) is not great. They are in California, and California, like Florida, is a predominantly in-ground market.

[jrh1010]

Lastly, will I need anything else to go with this? If I purchase that pump/filter combo, and buy a pool that comes with the pool/liner/skimmer, I am ready to go correct? (of course I need blocks and sand) I just wanted to make sure there werent any missing pieces I was forgetting. I have the electricity worked out, will level the site meticulously, and think all the hoses i need come with the pump (it says a 6' hose kit). I am excited about moving on to the pool selection.

[gtbee]

I will be constructing the same as jrh1010 and have the same questions. Curious 1010 what you finally settled on