Pool Pump

[Joe]

Hi, Can someone tell me how big of a pool pump I need for an Outdoor, Above ground Pool. Its 4 feet high and 12 feet across, round pool. Also if someone knows of any good spots to pick up pool equipment please let me know. Thanks Joe

[Joe]

Bump

[Hawk]

My guess would, well, just be a guess. But here are some links that might be helpfull!

• http://www.electricmotorwarehouse.com/pool_filters.htm
• http://www.poolcenter.com/filters_ag_poolstor.htm
• http://www.propools.com/

[LazyPup]

you could work it out mathematically. The diameter is 12 feet so the area is pie x diameter or 3.1416 x 12=37.752 sq.ft.
depth is 4 feet so the volume is 37.752 x 4 = 2416.128 cu.ft.
one cubic foot of water equals approximately 8 gallons so the volume is 2416.128 x 8 = 2,416 gallons.
allowing that the water should go through the filter at least twice per hour you then have 2,416 x 2 = 4,832 gallons per hour divided by 60 minutes in the hour you have 80.53 gallon per minute.