Sand filter vs cartridge type filter

Well, went there to change to a sand type filtering system and decided to stay with what we have in the package. I did take some pics of the equipment while I was there. The pump is a dual speed pump and hayward pool products model number sw159412stl. Hope that helps. I am not sure it is 2 hp, I'm just trying to decipher the paperwork.

One other question for you. Do you recommend buying water to fill your pool with or just filling it with your hose at initial install? Is it much more expensive? Is there any benefits besides possibly being able to swim right away?

I'll let Mark help you with the pump part of your question. But, as far as filling a pool, I always just fill mine from the hose. I recently replace my pool and this time got a 27ft AG with 54" walls and it took us about 24 hours to fill it. I don't have any idea of the cost of trucking in water but I'd assume it will be more than using your hose. One thing I do know is that if you can avoid it, you do NOT want to fill from a well.

That seems like a number from a discontinued product line since I can't really find any good info. Is this a new purchase?

Take a look at the pump motor label. It should have a HP rating and a service factor. Sometimes the service factor will be a number, blank or SPL. Also, does the filter housing have any information such as the size of filter and/or maximum flow rate.

Second time responding.... It is a Hayward model no. sw159412stl

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I think it says 2.25spl for hp. so about a 1hp? p/n is 7-193824-01

I is a new purchase, it is something I put a down payment on last week. Expecting to have installed in spring/summer next season.


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I still can't find any information on that setup so my suspicion is that it is a discontinued product which might be difficult to find parts in the future.

If you are looking for a good AG setup, might I recommend the following:

Sand - Pentair PNSD0060DO2260
Cart - Pentair PNCC0200OP2260

Well, I had my backyard marked out by "Julie" and had to go in and change the package to a 18' round pool. Just too many comed wires going right thru the middle of my back yard.