Help with picking pump/filter system.

[lukw646]

Poconos, Too much pump/not enough filter?? I am willing to give it another go. Would the 150# filter and a 1/2 or 3/4 hp be a good fit? What I meant by pressure dropping was. The pressure of the water coming from the return was dropping. I can feel the water coming out of the return was not as strong. My problem with backwashing is I really don't have anyplace to run it to. It is over 100 ft to our ditch (we do live in the country) out front of the house. However, if I can get my filter system set up and functioning properly I assume backwashing would be less frequent. Again, thanks for all the suggestions and help.

Dave

[Watermom]

What is the actual pressure reading on your filter? (in p.s.i) How often are you having to backwash? I have a 24ft AG with a 1/2hp pump and a 200 ft sand filter. I very seldom have to backwash. Maybe only once every few weeks? I watch my filter pressure, and when it rises by 8-10 psi, then I backwash.

[lukw646]

From my bad memory. I believe the pressure started at about 25 and rose to maybe 35. But since I never really went by the gauge I can't be sure. I always went by the pressure I felt on the return. However, I had to backwash at least every other week and sometimes weekly. We never have a bunch of swimmers as it is only my wife, daughter and myself. Friends on very, very few occasions. So the pool isn't being overused. If I didn't backwash that often the water would be slightly cloudy. Once I backwashed to would be clearer just never crystal clear. I kept it balanced all summer long with no problems. Sorry, I don't have the numbers as I trashed them at the end of the season. I was wondering if I had too much pump was it just pushing the dirt right through the sand? Thanks, again.

[Poconos]

Dave,
May want to check this thread and especially post #5 from Evan (Waterbear).
http://66.129.2.151/pf2/showthread.p...hlight=uprated

All I can say is Watermom is using a Hayward Superpump, inground model SP2600X5 I believe, 1/2 HP, and it seems to work just fine. She had a problem with adequate suction for vacuuming for a bit but once a good backwash was done that issue was solved. Filter was plugging and I think at the time the pressure gauge didn't work. In any case, stay away from those blasted screw on lids. After some time they may be a dog to get off. In your case I wouldn't consider a 2-speed unless you plan to upsize your filter. My opinion. Maybe Evan will chime in as he's loaded with experience and good info.
Al

[lukw646]

Thanks for all the help. I'm still looking. I am going to stay with my sand filter for now. However, I still need a pump. I posted another thread to see if anyone has had any problems with the Hayward Power Flo Matrix 1HP 2spd. PS said they don't recommend them because of reported problems. I can't seem to find anyone who has had problems. Thanks again.