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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.
First, figure out what size range your pool falls into. Filter sizes are relative to the pool size. A smaller pool will require a smaller filter and a larger pool will require a larger filter. Second, find out which filter type youâd prefer. There are two main types for above ground pools: sand and cartridge. Each has their own benefits and filter to different microns.