Above Ground Pool Pump And Filter Sizing

For pools over 24 ft round we recommend using a 1 5 hp pool pump.

Above ground pool pump and filter sizing.

The correct filter size depends on the size of the pool. To be honest sizing the pump is actually pretty straightforward. For round above ground pools up to 24 ft. If you need help finding or just want to confirm you have the correct sized pump check this video s description for a link to our guide called how to size an above ground pool pump now we ll go through each filter type matching standard pump horsepower with the suggested filter size.

To maintain good water clarity you must run the pump long enough each day to filter and sanitize the water in your pool. Firstly your pump s hp is a major key to narrowing the field of filters suitable for your pool. There is a general rule we use that makes it very easy to pick. A turnover rate of 8 or 10 hours is a typical sizing rate for residential pools.

Round above ground pool. Pools with more than 15 300 gallons use a 1 5 hp pump. All filters have a gpm design rating and a turnover rate. In our inground pool example we need a pool pump with a 20 8 43 gpm flow rate range and 50 tdh also called feet of head.

For round above ground pools over 24 ft. Pools with less than 15 300 gallons use a 1 hp pump. Oval above ground pool. For pools up to 24 ft round use a 1 hp pool pump.

All filters have gallon per minute design rating and turnover rate. There you have it. To maintain good water clarity you must run the pump each day so that all the water in the pool is turned over. For oval pools over 15 30 we recommend using a 1 5 hp pool pump.

Be sure to check out our recommendations for the best single and variable speed pumps as well. What size pool pump is right for my above ground pool.