Polaris Booster Pump head curve
- Thread starter JamesW
- Start date
- May 3, 2007
- 16,964
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
I have never seen one but there is a way to estimate the head curve. Based on the dimensions of the impeller, shut off head is about 122'. The operating point for the 280 is 8 GPM @ 45 PSI and assuming that is on the pump's head curve, my best guess would be a curve that looks like this formula:
Head (ft) = 122 * (1 - (GPM/21)^2)
Are you looking to replace the booster with another brand or run the cleaner off a main pump?
Head (ft) = 122 * (1 - (GPM/21)^2)
Are you looking to replace the booster with another brand or run the cleaner off a main pump?
My question was related to this post. I had never seen a head curve for the Polaris booster and wanted it for reference.
I was thinking that it might be suitable for use on other applications, such as running solar. I was also thinking about the viability of using different brands on different cleaners or using a variable speed pump to run the cleaner.
I was thinking that it might be suitable for use on other applications, such as running solar. I was also thinking about the viability of using different brands on different cleaners or using a variable speed pump to run the cleaner.
- May 3, 2007
- 16,964
- Pool Size
- 20000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
As Jason mentioned in the post, boosters are made for high pressure at low flow rates so they really aren't much use for anything other than a high pressure cleaner.
Also, most pressure side cleaners that required a booster also require such high pressure that a VS pump would not work.
You might be able to mix and match a cleaner and booster but without the head curves, you would be taking a risk. But out of all the scenarios you mentioned, this one is the most likely to work.
Also, most pressure side cleaners that required a booster also require such high pressure that a VS pump would not work.
You might be able to mix and match a cleaner and booster but without the head curves, you would be taking a risk. But out of all the scenarios you mentioned, this one is the most likely to work.
Don't forget the booster pumps are not self-priming. They can be if you want to go to the trouble of installing a separate filter, foot valve, and priming pot for them....
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