Pump Died Today

[BuckeyeFanInFL]

What is the difference between a in-ground and above ground pool other than the obvious fact that one if for an inground pool and one is for an above ground? A guy has an above ground sand filter, Jacuzzi Laser Sand Filter Model 190L.

Could this be used for my below ground pool? Or are the two type not interchangable?

[Watermom]

I have a 24 ft AG pool and recently had to replace my pump. Now, pumps are definitely not my department, but my friend and fellow mod is definitely knowledgeable in this area. In fact, I left it up to him to pick out the pump I should have for my pool and he chose a 1/2 hp inground pool pump for my AG pool. Couldn't tell you off hand what type it is or why he decided 1/2 hp was enough, but it does a good job. Vac works well. I previously had a 1hp pump which was overkill for my size pool. Maybe Al will pop in here and offer more info.

[bkny1055]

so Crisl you want me to give you the specs of my pool filter and all the correct information off the pool pump so you can help me get the corrrect pump, i am planning in staying in this house for awhile so i will like to have a pump that is

there is a 1HP in there right now i will get you the rest of the information off the filter
thanks for the help guys

[BuckeyeFanInFL]

I am sorry about my above post. I left out the word filter in my post. I am looking for the difference between an above ground pool filter and a inground pool filter. I have an inground pool...and the filter a guy has to sell is an above ground pool filter. Can I use the model stated in the above post for my inground pool...Has anyone done that? Can it be done?

[Poconos]

A filter is a filter. Doesn't matter if it's listed under the AG or IG categories. If it is sized correctly for your pumps flow rate it will be fine. Best to oversize the filter though. Lower flow generally means better filtering as you're not ramming dirt through it.
Al