variable-speed pumps

  1. D

    Sizing a new pump and cartridge filter

    I'm finally really really ready to refurb all my pool equipment. Sand filter into cartridge filter, single speed pump into variable, add swg ozone uv (my pool is in a dirty environment). I think I've largely settled on just buying the biggest cartridge filter they make even though it will...
  2. W

    Pump for DIY solar heater

    Hi all, New here. Have seen a lot of information about making a solar heater from irrigation tubing. I'm going to use a 4x8 piece of plywood With 2 Coils of irrigation tubing approximately 4 feet in diameter, next to each other on the plywood which will all be painted black. From everything...
  3. R

    Please help: Building a Spa any suggestions for a better spa experience?

    Building a in ground pool with spa. Any suggestions on getting a better spa experience? Pump size? Types of jets? Placement of jets? Your suggestions?
  4. birdgirl2014

    Need to replace my pool pump & have questions re variable-speed, with DE filter

    Our Century, two-speed EcoPump needs replacing, and I've read a lot about two-speed pumps not having the power to work well with our DE filter. Several (non-seller) advisors have recommended using a variable speed pump, instead of the two-speed, saying that the slightly higher GPM makes the DE...