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    Okay, I've seen in another post that the pump filter setup we have are considered mismatched or at least the pump is oversized. Are we going to have huge problems with this on an 18x33 52" pool? Will it matter that we will be pushing the water about 15' over to a rack system that starts 4.5' up off the ground and feeds 3 -2x20 panels simultaneously? My rack system is shown in an earlier post. Pump/Filter is a 22" Pentair Meteor Sand with Dynamo 1.5hp, 50gpm max flow rate. This was part of a packaged pool set, we did not get to choose "without" or "different", but we are otherwise very happy so far with the pool. In other circumstances (after reading this board FIRST) I would have probably chosen better, but this is what we have now, just looking for some input on what to expect? Thanks in advance for any assistance.
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    Default Re: Pump/Filter size and solar panels

    For the solar panels, you can always put in bypass plumbing so that not all the water/pressure goes through the panels. But other than that and your power bill , you should be ok.
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    We do have a diverter system built into the solar route. Thank you.
    Beats driving to the lake!
    18'x33'x52" AG oval, hard plumbed system, 22" Pentair Meteor Filter 1.5hp pump, Goldline SWCG System, 2/4x20 SolarBear Panels, Biltmore Steps - 16x14' composite deck, Pool Rover Jr

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