New Pool

[KPROMERO]

Hello all, and may I add that this is a very nice and helpful site. I am pretty much new to pools. Bought an a/g pool, 27' round x 52" deep but in reality it is 48" deep = 17,200 gallons. Got a really good price on it and it came with a waterco sand filter and pump. Anyone know if this is a good filter and pump?
Specs are:
18" sand filter
filtration area sq. ft. = 1.733
Max flow usgallons/min = 35 gallons
filter media = 165 lbs
pump = 1.5hp 115v

Also just ordered a Hayward Aquarite system for it which should be in this Friday. Am i on the right track or should I uprade pump and filter.

I also have a 3/4 hp 220v hayward super pump with 18'' sand filter laying around. Should I use that one instead.

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[Watermom]

Please don't double post the same question in more than one forum. I'm going to leave your post in the AG forum and lock this one. You'll get some replies there I'm sure.

Watermom