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1.5 hp runs a 240 breaker 20 amp breaker. The pool it's own a sub panel. I'm trying to see how much load is really on the panel as we would like to add a few other lights.

Hi I have the above mentioned pump and am trying to find how many amps the pump draws. It's not listed in the owners manual nor have I been able to locate it elsewhere on line. If this avenue fails I will invest in a clamp meter.

It will still have enough pressure for back washing?

Hi I am fairly new to pool ownership and the forum and need to know if I have purchased an incorrect pump. We have a Pentair DE 36 inch filter with an old Hayward RS pump 1.5 horse with 1.5 inch lines. This motor ran the filter at 20 psi when clean and I would backwash accordingly. The motor...