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The necessary size (or horsepower) of the pump can be determined by the following general rule-for above ground pools up to 24 ft round, use a 1 HP pump and for above ground pools over 24 ft round, use a 1.5 HP pump.
Obviously, the size, options, and type of pool are going to greatly impact where you fall in this âaverageâ range, but 30-70k is a good start. When purchasing an above ground pool, there are 3 main cost areas: 1  The price of the kit itself (normally 3-7k)  The price of the installation (typically 1-5k)