What Pump/Filter Should I Purchase?

[mshumack]

It is powered by 240 volts on a double 20 amp breaker (which I will change to a GFI). Russell

You are not required to use a GFI breaker on pool pumps located more than 10 feet away from the pool (on residental pools). You need a GFI on pool light circuits and convienence outlets located within 20 feet of the pool edge.

I'm not saying don't put in a GFI - only that it is not code required, and if budget is tight you can skip this step.

The GFI concern/requirement is for those devices where you can touch the electrical device while your "in" the pool/water.

[CarlD]

Check with you local building codes. In my town a GFI breaker in the box is an ABSOLUTE requirement, as are the pump distances from the pool and even the length of the pump's power cord--must be 3' or less. Even a timer for the pump is required near the breaker box. Codes differ from town to town, and from state to state. Some are loose, ours are very, very strict.