Is there an optimum pump strength for my filter/pool?

[mas985]

You are far better off with a smaller pump even if you run it longer. Smaller pumps are usually much more efficient at turning over a pool than a larger pump. So I would stick with the pump you have. It is more than sufficient even for that size pool and you are correct about putting to much flow rate through a filter but it depends on the size of filter. You may even be able to shorten the run time if you want to save on energy costs.

What is the brand/model # of your pump and filter?

[Racker]

Thanks for the reply. Its a Hayward Perflex ec-75 filter with a 3/4 HP super pump.

Like I said, it worked fine over the summer. However, the pool was out of commission for a couple of years and we only got it up and running mid-August, when we had the liner and some of the piping replaced. So, I have not used it for spring clean up, and in fact only rarely used it for vacuuming because I usually use a Pool Blaster Max for that.

[mas985]

The 3/4 HP superpump is a great pump and one of the most efficient single speeds on the market so I wouldn't change it until it fails.