Quote Originally Posted by Pappy View Post
If I was in the market for a pump/filter on the pool you described , I'd probably go with a 3/4 hp 2 SPEED pump and a 250lb sand filter. I've also read that 2" plumbing instead of 1-1/2" will probably pay for its self in energy savings, for pumps 3/4 hp and larger.
Quote Originally Posted by PoolDoc View Post
One key point that applies regardless of filter type: get a BIG filter and a LITTLE pump, and your pool life will be much easier.
So this is frustrating.. Here is why.. For example on this site: http://www.thepoolfactory.com/pool-s...ilter_type=324 where I may buy the pool.. All the filter / pump combos are not as you guys suggest. If it's only a 1HP pump (which they don't even offer lower than that) then the filter is only like 100 - 150lbs sand filter.. You guys recommend a small pump (3/4) and a big filter (250lb) but it's just not offered..

Anyone have any links to where I can get what you suggest?

Thanks