How far can pool pump be from pool?

40 feet Click to see full answer. Just so, can I use an inground pool pump on an above ground pool?The main difference between inground and aboveground pool pumps is that inground pumps are “self-priming”, and aboveground pumps are not. Can you use an aboveground pool pump on an inground pool? Sure you can, as long as the pump is at or below the pool water level, and you have a very small pool.Also, does pool pump need to be below water level? Above ground swimming pool pumps are “gravity fed”, and must be installed below the water line of the above ground swimming pool. Because the pool pump is situated below the level of the pool water, atmospheric pressure pushes water down the pipe from the pool to the swimming pump at ground level. Simply so, can you move a pool pump? Moving the pool equipment to another location involves not only physically relocating the pump, filter, heater and other equipment but also extending the pipes and the electrical power and bonding wires, to the new equipment pad location. If you have a gas heater, the gas supply pipe will also have to be moved.How do I know what size pool filter I need? The equation used in calculating filter sizes is: Pool capacity in gallons divided by the desired turnover rate in hours. This will give you the minimum flow needed in gal/m (Gallons per minute). Divide this number by 60 to get the gal/m. Find a pump that meets the gal/m you just calculated.