My pool pump quit about 2 years ago and I replaced it with what I thought was the same HP pump, but the water coming out of the eyes is ridiculous. You literally can not sit/stand in front of them as it blasts out of them, almost like being in a hot tub. My original pump was a Sta-Rite Max E Pro that I thought was 1 1/2 HP, but maybe it was only a 1/2 HP??? Don't have the old material or pump anymore. Can you all all help me figure out what I need here so I can rectify this problem before the new season starts? Thanks!
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- Thread starter ckcarpenter
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Install a valve on the discharge side of the pump so you can manually throttle to lower flow.
You maybe able to install a larger eyeball in your return. That will lower the velocity but not really decrease the volume of flow.
You maybe able to install a larger eyeball in your return. That will lower the velocity but not really decrease the volume of flow.
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I forgot to mention we had a little accident with the pool pump this fall and it came on after my pool was closed and the pump ran dry for 8 hours, it's probably toast.
- Jul 21, 2013
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- Pool Size
- 35000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
Get a VS pump and then you can adjust the HP and flow to whatever works best for your setup.
I've been looking at those, wanted to stick with the Sta -Rite if could, looks like their variable is 1-3 HP
My only thoughts are sticking with the same brand it looks about the same size and plumbing is in all the right spots, I assume if I switch brands this may require some plumbing work etc?
I like this idea of installing a valve, seems the most cost effective, will this not put undo strain on the pump?
No, throttling a simple pump does bother it. It will decrease you watts usage because you will be pumping less gallons. It is a common myth that it hurts pumps. Just do not deadhead because then you will burn up your seals. I would check it first to determine if you burned up the seals already. If they are, you can replace the seals for around $30 or if you want spend the money you could go with the VS route. The VS will cover your ROI in a few years.
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