by Pools Above Ground on Sat Feb 14, 2009 12:16 am
The best type of filter or bang for the buck is a good quality cartridge system. Cartridge filters capture smaller particles than a sand filter, yet they are user friendly. Simple enough anyone can clean it. There are many different brands and many models out there. My advice get a name brand Sta-Rite, Hayward, Pentair. Very good brands that you can get parts for anywhere. For a 24' pool maybe something around 100 sq.ft.- 150 sq.ft. 1-1 1/2 hp. pump should be plenty.