Hey guys, new pool owner. I noticed many people have pools way bigger than mine, but have a smaller pump. Is my 2HP single speed overkill for my pool?
Why do I have a 2HP pump for 6600 Gallons?
- Thread starter Simmer
- Start date
- May 22, 2013
- 2,796
- Pool Size
- 12000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
If you also have a spa, no, waterfall, no. If it's just the pool, heck ya !! Then they should have used the money to install a smaller two speed. I don't understand anyone going new not going with a two speed or variable for the savings in $$$ operating costs.
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,731
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Some of this may be driven by the installer and what they had available or were encouraged to push by the manufacture(s) they work with. In addition, there are many (installers) who still get caught-up on "pool turnover" and think they need to push X-amount of water daily to keep it clean which we know isn't the case. I agree that being a single speed might be the biggest concern. At least with a 2-speed you can save energy costs and keep the flow much slower until you really want it pushed harder. That's what I do. My pump is on low 99.9% of the time. So when the time comes to replace the motor, I would definitely consider a 2 speed. If you expand your system later or have any additional plumbing needs (waterfall, fountains, etc) the 2 HP might still be valuable. If not, you could drop your HP some, but still look for a 2 speed in the long-run.
Great feedback everyone, Thank you. The pump is 5 years old so I assume it's pushing its limit some. The previous owner told me to run it 10 hrs a day. I will replace the motor with a two speed when needed.
One size fits all is great if you're selling or maintaining things:
Stock one type of pump. Have one set of electrical requirements, one set of things that can go wrong, one troubleshooting procedure, one set of spare parts...
Maybe sell the pump for a bit less with smaller pools, but take advantage of anything you can standardize.
Stock one type of pump. Have one set of electrical requirements, one set of things that can go wrong, one troubleshooting procedure, one set of spare parts...
Maybe sell the pump for a bit less with smaller pools, but take advantage of anything you can standardize.
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