Can I replace a 1.5 HP pool pump with a 2hp?
Can I replace a 1.5 HP pool pump with a 2hp? Pool owners often mistakenly believe if they choose a 2 HP pump over a 1 HP pump, they are getting double the performance. This is simply not true. In this scenario, you will get only about 15% more flow from the 2 HP model. But the amp draw of the larger pump will be significantly higher, raising your electric bill.