Buying an above ground pool!

[CarlD]

I'd be leery of a 2hp pump on ANY AG pool. Even an up-rated is probably too much pump and will burn electric like crazy. The bigger 250# filter isn't a problem. If the 2hp is 2 speed, to my mind it would make more sense.

[tbelle]

I'd be leery of a 2hp pump on ANY AG pool. Even an up-rated is probably too much pump and will burn electric like crazy. The bigger 250# filter isn't a problem. If the 2hp is 2 speed, to my mind it would make more sense.

I'm also looking to purchase a pool soon. The dealer here offers a Hayward 1.5 a 2hp pump depending on the pool size. I was told by someone who replaced a 2hp pump for someone, that when it was "opened, inspected" it was actually labeled a 1.5hp ??? Has anyone ever actually checked this??? The pool salesman also argued with me that you absolutely need the 2hp. I told him if I bought a pool, that I would want the 1.5hp and even my husband and the electrician next door said "you need the 2hp for more turnover" ?? The electrician neighbor said, "I deal with pumps all day long at a chemical plant and I know what I'm talking about". It seems that they are leaning more towards turnover versus lower electric bill.