1st off I'm glad I found this site. It’s been very helpful so far. I am going to move to the BBB method and ordered my TF-100 kit yesterday, I even got the SpeedStir (ill be like a kid on Christmas when my kit arrives). Anyway back to my question...
My pool was finished in November 2011 and we 1st used the spa in late December. I have been keeping the filter pump at 90% when I run it but this weekend I stated playing with the various speeds (full equipment list in the sig file).
here is a breakdown of the Watts used and filter PSI based on the % I have the filter pump set too.
Power - watts - PSI
100% - 2160W - 28
90% - 1600W - 22
70% - 755W - 14
60% - 474W - 10
50% - 276W - 6
45% - 202W - 4.5
40% - 152W - 3
35% and under psi not reading.
my plan for the summer is as follows but I would like your thoughts on this.
filter pump 60% 11am-1pm
filter pump 90% and cleaner 1pm-3pm
filter pump 60% 3pm-5:30pm
Will everything filter properly/efficiently running the pump at 60%? Do I need to make sure the filter pressure is at a certain level to verify things are working properly? Based on this am I moving enough water throughout the day?
I'm sure you guys may need more info but I'm not sure what else to provide so ask away.
Thanks for your help
My pool was finished in November 2011 and we 1st used the spa in late December. I have been keeping the filter pump at 90% when I run it but this weekend I stated playing with the various speeds (full equipment list in the sig file).
here is a breakdown of the Watts used and filter PSI based on the % I have the filter pump set too.
Power - watts - PSI
100% - 2160W - 28
90% - 1600W - 22
70% - 755W - 14
60% - 474W - 10
50% - 276W - 6
45% - 202W - 4.5
40% - 152W - 3
35% and under psi not reading.
my plan for the summer is as follows but I would like your thoughts on this.
filter pump 60% 11am-1pm
filter pump 90% and cleaner 1pm-3pm
filter pump 60% 3pm-5:30pm
Will everything filter properly/efficiently running the pump at 60%? Do I need to make sure the filter pressure is at a certain level to verify things are working properly? Based on this am I moving enough water throughout the day?
I'm sure you guys may need more info but I'm not sure what else to provide so ask away.
Thanks for your help