Via a long twisted path I've ended up with a second house which has a lovely outdoor pool and spa. Wow pools can be a pain in the butt, however to cut down a long story we found a knowledgeable pool guy who recommended draining out some of the pool water gradually, and add fresh, to reduce the amount of sediment and especially minerals, as you can see build-up on the tiles and some leaching (?) of the plaster.
I got a Superior Pump 91250
Amazon.com
and connected it to the hose on hand, a 100' rubber of unknown inner diameter (likely 1/2"). Fired right up! So easy! Mmmm, draining the spa, but very slowly. No way close to the specified 1500 gallons per hour at 4 ft pumping height. So questions:
a) Superior do say the hose should be at least 3/4 inch. Maybe this is better?
Amazon.com
b) Even so, is that going to make a DRASTIC difference in output? (I guess I should get a hose like that regardless? And just try it?)
c) If I get another pump, what is a recommended brand? Recommended features? ("Oil-free"? etc)
Danke Schön!
I got a Superior Pump 91250
Amazon.com
and connected it to the hose on hand, a 100' rubber of unknown inner diameter (likely 1/2"). Fired right up! So easy! Mmmm, draining the spa, but very slowly. No way close to the specified 1500 gallons per hour at 4 ft pumping height. So questions:
a) Superior do say the hose should be at least 3/4 inch. Maybe this is better?
Amazon.com
b) Even so, is that going to make a DRASTIC difference in output? (I guess I should get a hose like that regardless? And just try it?)
c) If I get another pump, what is a recommended brand? Recommended features? ("Oil-free"? etc)
Danke Schön!
A 1/2" hose is pretty small unless you're not in a hurry. I would try the large backwash hose you linked. That should have much less resistance and allow for improved water movement.
