We recently purchased a house with a 14000 in-ground swimming pool. As part of a house remodeling project we are moving the pool equipment away from the house to a better location and replacing the pool pump. Reducing energy consumption and pump noise are priorities for us.
Here is our current system with my proposed changes shown in red:
[*]Suction Line:
I plan to have an electrician run a new 220V circuit out to a subpanel to the area where we plan to locate the pool equipment. I figure we can wire pool light and pool pump from the circuit.
Questions:
Here is our current system with my proposed changes shown in red:
- 14000 gallon rectangular pool[/*:m:246om8bv]
- 1.5 HP Hayward pump [replace with 2-speed or variable speed pump][/*:m:246om8bv]
- Nautilus NS 36 D.E. filter[/*:m:246om8bv]
- Return Lines:
[list:246om8bv] - 1.5" PVC[/*:m:246om8bv]
- 3 return jets[/*:m:246om8bv]
- 80' from pump to first return jet [shorten to 15' - 2" PVC][/*:m:246om8bv]
- 24' between each return jet[/*:m:246om8bv]
[*]Suction Line:
- 1.5" PVC[/*:m:246om8bv]
- 1 skimmer[/*:m:246om8bv]
- 70' from pump to skimmer [shorten to 17' - 2" PVC][/*:m:246om8bv]
- No drain[/*:m:246om8bv]
I plan to have an electrician run a new 220V circuit out to a subpanel to the area where we plan to locate the pool equipment. I figure we can wire pool light and pool pump from the circuit.
Questions:
- Does it make sense to use 2" PVC for the new pipes even though there will remain some 24' of 1.5" PVC between each return?[/*:m:246om8bv]
- What's the best pump choice? I've looked at the spreadsheets posted on this forum, but haven't yet had time to analyze the data. Our local utility offers a rebate of $300 for a variable speed pump but the EcoStar costs around $1300 at the local pool supply store. I'm thinking a 2 speed pump might be a better choice.[/*:m:246om8bv]
- Any other suggestions, hints or tips on relocating the pool equipment?[/*:m:246om8bv]