Pump/filter sizing question

[rwb1967]

I am having a pool installed in a few weeks....27ft AG, 18,500 and need some advice.
I currently have 2 pumps ....1 Pentair Superflo model # sf-n1-1a 1 hp pump and a hayward powerflo 1 hp.

I ran sand with my last pool and want to upgrade to a cartridge filter...reading various threads on different sites I see the common advice is "bigger is better".

taking that into consideration I have a line on a few different filters at a reasonable price and wonder opinions as to what pump and what filter I should use.

The first filter is a Hayward c2030 225sq. ft cartridge.

The 2nd is a Jandy CL580 580 sq. ft cartridge filter.

Big difference I know......I have a friend with a 16x32 IG and uses a 150 sq ft cartridge filter and his water is beautiful....I always thought it was to small but....

I will run 2" hard line for the plumbing to help with flow.


Any opinions or advice is greatly appreciated.

[mas985]

hmm.........

Sounds familiar. Didn't like my advice?

[Watermom]

Mark, I'm guessing this means you may have answered this same poster/question on TFP?

[rwb1967]

Your advice was good....just looking for a second opinion to make an informed decision. I wasnt able to secure the Hayward c2030...so I have the option of the jandy cl580 or another filter.

Just want to do it once and get the best equipment I can...didnt mean to step on any toes.