Is this filter too powerful.

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Is this filter too powerful.

Postby Chewie » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 02:29

Hello, I have a Bestway 330 gall/hr filter on my 8' Bestway fast set pool, but it runs like an asthmatic gnat even with a new filter.
Would a 1000 gall/hr filter pump be to too powerful for this size pool or will it improve circulation and filtration.


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Re: Is this filter too powerful.

Postby Denniswiseman » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 04:18

Generally you match a pump to the filter so if your pump delivers 330gall/hr or less you are good to go with it
A larger filter is never a problem, it won't improve circulation that is down to the pump but it will improve filtration as it doesn't have to work as hard and you will have less cleaning
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Re: Is this filter too powerful.

Postby ujustswim » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 16:10

It's more beneficial to run water through your filter and slower.

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Re: Is this filter too powerful.

Postby ujustswim » Sun 02 Jul, 2017 16:12

Too much flow will blow stuff by the filter and cause extra pressure and damage

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