flow rate

My pool has 2 skimmers and 1 main drain at the bottom. I'm new to owning this pool but it's been in the ground for close to 30 years. We replaced all the equipment this year and I'm not getting my SWG to have enough flow under 2200rpm on my VSP right after a backwash. A couple days after...

SOLVED: Venturi tees are restrictive https://www.troublefreepool.com/threads/solved-venturi-tees-are-restrictive-heater-bypass-next.269119/post-2358505 TLDR: At 1250 and 3450 RPM, I get 30 and 60 GPM in Spa mode (6 returns), but 45 and 105 GPM in Pool mode (3 returns), measured via a FlowVis...

I have a pentair IC40 on an indoor 12000 gal pool/ 1300 gal spa combo. I run my Intelliflow VSP ~1300 RPM for 6 hr/day on the pool and 4hr/day, with the IC40 set at 11% via the intellicenter app. 11% is the lowest it goes before it starts doing a green blinking light on the output indicator...

Our pool is less than 1 year old and is our first IG pool. I never thought I'd have as many questions as I do... most of them the result of the (highly respected and rated) PB's errors and haste. But my question today is straightforward. One of my two VSF pumps is dedicated to the in floor...

Hey Everyone - new pool user here. Pool was finished a little over a month ago and we are working to get the water balanced. Once we reach balance any tips / tricks on the best way to program the variable speed pump to be the most efficient? 10,140 Gallon Fiberglass Pool, Automatic pool cover...

Hi, TFP. Please help me set my flow rate on a schedule that will keep my energy bill down and my water clean. A few pertinent details: I have solar panels on my home My time of use pricing with PG&E means 4-9pm is "peak pricing" I have a spa spillover feature, but nothing else My pool filter...

So, this will be my 2nd year with this Bestway 16'x48" seasonal pool. Had the cartridge pump fail after 2 months and I replaced it with Sand filter pump and have had great success. Combined with learning water chemistry from this site, I have done well. Thank you all! I just purchased an Intex...

Hi Everyone, I'm new to TFP and to pool ownership. We purchased a home with an 30k gallon IG gunite pool 2 years ago (this is our third summer). Here is a quick run down of the first issue I want to tackle with this pool: Year 1 We swapped out the old pump for a VS-SVRS pump and had no issues...

Hello everyone! In the past year my wife and I purchased a home with a pool that I believe was built late 80s/early 90s. It has been a bit of a crash course learning how to care for the pool. Now I have multiple questions for the community to see if I can get some advice on what I should...