Can I use an inground pump on an above ground pool?

Inground equipment can sometimes be used on aboveground pools, but many times it is too large or too powerful, and could damage other equipment, or the pool itself.

What is the difference between a pool pump and a pool motor?

The guts of the pump are made up of gaskets, impellers, diffusers, and strainer baskets. All these parts make up the wet end but without something to drive these parts, they are merely pieces of well-formed plastic. The part that makes it come to life is the motor.

Do you need a pump and filter for above-ground pool?

For the filter to work correctly with an above-ground pool, it must be compatible with the pump to ensure there is the right amount of flow and pressure to send water through the filter. If the filter is too large for the pump, the pump won’t produce enough pressure to push water through the filter adequately.

What size pump for an above ground pool?

For round above ground pools up to 24 ft. ( pools with less than 15,300 gallons) use a 1 HP pump. For round above ground pools over 24 ft. (pools with more than 15.300 gallons) use a 1.5 HP pump.

Can you use an above ground pool pump for an inground pool?

If you use an inground pool pump on an inground pool then you can have above or below the water line. If you have one of the few applications that have a pool equipment pad below the pool then you may be able to use an above ground pool pump on an inground pool.

What size is an above ground pool?

Oval pools range in standard size of 12 or 16 feet wide by 16 to 32 feet long. Oval above ground pools require substantial side support. Rectangular above ground pools are normally 12 or 16 feet wide and 20 to 32 feet long.

For round above ground pools up to 24 ft. ( pools with less than 15,300 gallons) use a 1 HP pump. For round above ground pools over 24 ft. (pools with more than 15.300 gallons) use a 1.5 HP pump.