Experts, I Need Help w/ First Pool Purchase

[mas985]

Why are you going with the super pump? The Northstar has more GPM and uses the same electricity. Also, I think you could turnover your pool in 8 hrs with a 3/4 HP Northstar pump. You only need 60 GPM and for the 3/4 HP Northstar that is 55-60 feet of head which is more than your likely to have. So for 50 feet of head, which is more likely, the pump will produce 70 GPM for a turnover of < 7 hours.

Also, I would go with at least 2" pipe if possible as this will increase the flow for a given pump.

[webfeet]

Thanks Mark for your comments. The super pump was what the PC recommended. I was wondering about 2 speed pumps. Today I was offered a Pentair Challenger and 600# sand filter for a similar pool set up- 28,000 gal 40'6" x20'6" . I don't know if this is a 2-speed, but I don't think so. To be honest I dont know anything about pumps, head or pipe sizes, or filters. Thats why I have asked for help. How much better flow with 2" pipe that with 1 1/2" pipe? What type and size filter go together? My fear is that I will get the wrong size pump, filter, or piping and be stuck with it for several years. I was thinking that the right 2-speed pump, although more costly, would save electricity. Your thoughts and any suggestions about them? ( Is a super pump a 2 speed? a northstar) I don't care what hp, (just want a good pump) as long as I have water turnover often and can add slide and fountain later if I want to. I don't understand head and all that technical stuff. I need specific advice, and I will certainly talk to PC about the things that you suggest. Thanks again

[hoffmans]

Hello!
The pool you are looking at sounds like a pool we are looking at from http://www.nationalpoolwholesalers.com.
Are you buying your kit on line?

~Hoffmans

[Poconos]

Webfeet...love the name. Sounds like about the right pump size and I would go for a 2 speed. I know a lot more now than I did 9 years ago when I got my inherited pool redone. Can't knock the Hayward superpump...9 seasons now. One thing to consider, enclose the equipment in a poolhouse or something if you can. Keeps the sun and elements like rain off the equipment. Maybe that's why my stuff is lasting so long.
Al

[y0manda]

I too am not familiar with vinyl liner pools although your pool is probably 2x the size as my gunite pool. I have four (4) 2HP northstar pumps for my pool. with a spa spillover, which has 9 returns in spa and 4 in pool. I run my pump twice a day for 3 hrs and has a dedicated vac line. just One pump filters both spa and pool into my DE hayward filter. I get a nice whirlpool effect that all gets sucked into my skimmer when filters running. Can't be more happier with my set up. BTW the three other pumps are for water features. So for me bigger is better

[CarlD]

I'm with Poconos on this--get the SuperPump, but get the 2 speed. You'll LOVE a 2 speed.

I have the 1hp 2 speed Superpump with a 200# T210 filter and it's FINE. The 300# will work even better--no chance of over-pumping your filter.

The two speed is INCREDIBLY quiet in low--as Poconos-- he's seen /heard mine. So has Watermom, my fellow moderators.

[hoffmans]

CarlD- or Poconos-

Could you please explain why a 2speed pump is better than a one speed?
What are the advantages?
And what does head size mean?

Webfeet, not trying to highjack your thread, but we might in the same boat here, I don't know anything about pumps/head/speeds ect. either. And we are looking at getting a very similiar pool to yours.

Thanks
~Hoffmans