Sorry for late reply. I have 15' round AG and 42" deep. Bought the cheapest possible, considering the size, to upgrade later when the kids have learned to swim. The pool comes with attached white box and has a motor that looks like fishtank filter motor. The company also sells a vacuum kit, but I bulked at the price of shipping. I thought if I buy my own pump (and rig up a vacuum brush), at least I can use the pump elsewhere as needed.
The pump is called either utility or transfer pump and is small. I was wondering if the impeller would get clogged or it would be able to break up small bits of leaves. I know a "dirty water pump" has the impellers that can handle some debris.
I think I can try the pump and return it if it gets clogged, since Lowes (or HD) has generous return policy, but I wondered if anybody else had tried making their own vacuum. Thank you.