Distance piping pump/sand filter

[Schnozz]

See. I do need help deciphering the Pool Pump Lingo......2HP may not be 2HP.....

I found those too.......either one will work from 30' away?

And both can handle the upgrade to a 16 x 32? about 18,000 gallons? Currently about 8400 gallons

 

[mas985]

Here is better Pentair version: SRCF2022DO2160

or PNSD0060DO2260

And yes they should be fine at 30'.

 

[Schnozz]

How do I calculate the ability of either of the above Pentair set ups to pump water (in high speed) up to solar panels about 8' up to a patio roof and then back to the pool?
Clearly there is no end to the upgrades when it starts happening....

 

[mas985]

You look at the pump's head curve. All of those pumps are sufficient for an 8' rise.

 

[Schnozz]

Would this 35 GPM 1hp 2-speed Pentair with a 19" sand filter be sufficient?

PNSD0035DE2160

Or because of the distance is the 1 1/2 HP a better choice?

I apologize for taking so much of your time........thanks

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[Schnozz]

The Pentair web site should have that information?

 

[mas985]

You look at the pump's head curve. All of those pumps are sufficient for an 8' rise.

I thought I already answered that.

 

[Schnozz]

Yep, you may have. This setup (PNSD0035DE2160) is a smaller, 1 HP 2-speed Pentair pump/filter combination of the same line, instead of the 1 1/2 HP and 2 HP I was considering and asking you about earlier. After a ton of research, it's obvious why pumps from Hayward and Pentair to name two are preferred over less expensive brands..I'm good. Thanks for your time and expertise. As the upgrades go on I'm sure I'll have more questions. But for now, I'm good..

 

[mas985]

Just keep in mind the smaller filter will require backwashing more often.

 

[Schnozz]

Will do....thanks again...

 

[mas985]

Forgot to mention that the Pentair 1 HP and 1 1/2 HP are the same pump and have the same pump curve so you can get a slightly larger filter with the same pump. PNSD0060DO2260

 

[Schnozz]

See, that's what we needed to hear. That makes perfect sense. An upholsterer like me would probably never see that in the specs....just looking at HP. I'll probably go with Pentair 1 1/2 HP or maybe even the 2 HP depending on cost...(overkill, I know)...The 1 HP Pentair seems to be out of stock everywhere anyway....thanks.....