I just had my variable speed pump. I'm trying to figure out the best programing for the pump. I have a CircuPool Smartflow 1.5hp. I guessing average 25 GPM is 2300 RPM. This guess was done by using by Heater. My Hayward needs 25 GPM to function correctly. So I experimented with different RPMs I knew heater turned on with no clicking sounds at 2500 RPM but I wanted to go lower. I tried 2000 RPM LO error from heater. Then 2100, 2200, 2300. 2300 RPM Heater work fine. Tried 2230 Heater turned on but there was clicking sounds from the heater. So I settled with 2300. So I'm thinking of programing pump 10 hours @2300 = 15,000gal ÷25GPM ÷ 60 min=10 hours for 1 turnover. Then @800 RPM for the rest of the remaining time in 24 hour period. Would that be a good way to program the pump or should I just run the pump for 10 hours and turn off.
New Variable speed pump
- Thread starter Xwoman2010
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If you are running the system with a clean filter at bare minimum speed to get the heater to light, it will fail to light as soon as the filter gets a little dirty. You should always add at least 10% more RPM (another 230-250) to keep from having an issue.
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- May 3, 2014
- 58,473
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
FYI. Turnover is meaningless. Run the pump for a reason, not an imaginary ‘turnover’
So, are you saying flow rates mean nothing? Just run the pump. As long as the water is clear it's all good.
- May 3, 2014
- 58,473
- Pool Size
- 6000
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-40
Determine Pump Run Time
To figure out how many hours you need to run your pump, you need to know how fast your pump works. You can find this here.
www.troublefreepool.com