Hello,

I've been having a bit of trouble keeping my pool clear and cloud-free, and I wanted to ask a question about pump and sand filter sizing.

I have a 24' round (45" of water) pool with a WMC Hydron F500 sand filter, and a Jacuzzi (can't read the model no.) pump with a 1.5HP Magnetek pump, I'm not sure as to the GPM of the pump. The filter lists the following specs:

Filter Area: 2.2 Square Feet
19.5 GPM/Square Foot
43 GPM
150lb of Media
Maximum Pressure: 37 PSI

The sand media was replaced last year when I replaced the multiport valve assembly. I'm concerned that the pump is too powerful for the filter, and the water is just being blasted through the media without actually being filtered.

I have a spare Jacuzzi Laser (L160, I believe) sand filter (that was blowing sand into a relative's pool), along with an identical Jacuzzi pump to mine, except it has a 1.0HP motor.

The filter seems to be a little big for the pool, which is fine, but I'm concerned about the pump.

Thanks,
Nick