Determining pump size for my pool?
I’m trying to determine what size 2-speed pump to buy for my pool. I’d like to reduce my overall electric bill and low-speed filtering sounds appealing. I’d probably only use the high speed for the SPA. I’ve got an approx. 25,000 (guestimated volume) in-ground pool/spa combo that’s something less than 7 years old (new house to us, previous owner had it installed, no other info available). It’s currently got 2″ PVC plumbing connected to a 2HP pump driving a 300sqft cartridge filter that normally runs about 15 PSI in the filter, but goes as high as 25 when the valves are set for the spa. There’s about 20-25ft separation between pump and the furthest return and the pump is about 2-3 ft above the poolwater level. I run a Hayward Viper pressure side cleaner on a booster pump. What more do I need to know in order to determine which pump to buy (just getting a 2 HP max 2-speed is too simple an answer, I’m complicated that way…).
I’m actually surprised at the size of pump in there. A 1.5 hp would have sufficed, given the information you supplied. We built many pool/spa combos and never had an issue with using a Hayward Superpump 1.5. Our plumbing arrangements sound similar to what you have. This spa isn’t an 8 person monster is it? Usually the add on spas are 4-6 and the number of jets only require a 1.5, but we have, on request put in a 2hp. Those customers can barely stay in the tub when it’s on hi speed. You almost need seat belts and a helmet.
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