I am not the resident pump expert by any means but I do think a 1-1/2hp pump is way too big for your pool. In the case of pool pumps, bigger is not better. If your pump is too powerful, instead of allowing for good filtration, it simply forces debris through the sand bed back into the pool. Someone else will be able to give you a better suggestion of a good pump/filter match up for your pool.

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