We have four 24” sheer descents with a dedicated 1.5HP Jandy FloPro pump (Model FHPM1.5). The pump has failed and needs to be replaced.
When replacing the pump, we are hoping to address a shortcoming of the original installation. The original 1.5HP pump was powerful enough to project the waterfalls 12-18” from the wall. However, the "sheer" stream of water broke apart about 12" above the pool's surface, causing the features to be very loud — too loud to hold a conversation near the pool. Notably the sheer descents are 44” above the pool’s surface, and I believe that 36” is the max recommended height.
I am wondering whether a larger water-fall-type pump might nonetheless provide enough flow to prevent the stream from breaking apart even from 44”, or if we’re out of luck. (The sheer descents are built into a stone wall and impractical to relocate.)
The four 24” sheer descents are plumbed with 2” pipe on both sides. The intake is about 20’ from the pump and the furthest sheer descent about 55’. On the discharge side the pipe briefly narrows to 1.5” where a Jandy Energy Filter is installed.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations, and particularly for any specific pump suggestions.
When replacing the pump, we are hoping to address a shortcoming of the original installation. The original 1.5HP pump was powerful enough to project the waterfalls 12-18” from the wall. However, the "sheer" stream of water broke apart about 12" above the pool's surface, causing the features to be very loud — too loud to hold a conversation near the pool. Notably the sheer descents are 44” above the pool’s surface, and I believe that 36” is the max recommended height.
I am wondering whether a larger water-fall-type pump might nonetheless provide enough flow to prevent the stream from breaking apart even from 44”, or if we’re out of luck. (The sheer descents are built into a stone wall and impractical to relocate.)
The four 24” sheer descents are plumbed with 2” pipe on both sides. The intake is about 20’ from the pump and the furthest sheer descent about 55’. On the discharge side the pipe briefly narrows to 1.5” where a Jandy Energy Filter is installed.
Thanks in advance for any recommendations, and particularly for any specific pump suggestions.