Hayward Variable Speed Pump suggestions needed

[moore86]

I just installed a VSP on my pool after it has had a a single speed pump for its entire life of almost 50 years. I’ve been reading lots of places and trying to determine what might be the best schedule for settings. Including the page on this site.

I live in a rural area with lots of dust and debris blowing around from crop fields and trees around my house.

Previously had a 3/4hp pump and it ran for 16 hours a day and maintained everything generally well.

I started off with the settings as below:
7am-10am 2800 rpm
10am-8pm 1725 rpm
8pm-11pm 2800 rpm
Off overnight

Anyone used something similar with success? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

 

[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

Pump Basics - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

You should run the pump for a reason. Consider both speed and duration if you have a VS pump and automation. Reasons for running the pump can be:

• Mix chemicals: Low speed for 1/2 hour is fine for chlorine and acid additions. Salt, calcium, and stabilizer can require more circulation at higher speeds.
• SWG: Clean filter flow off speed + 200RPM, for whatever duration you need for the % output of the SWG.
• Filter: Low speed is better for filtering. Filter long enough so you are happy with the water.
• Skim: Run the lowest speed that get you sufficient skimming. Run for long enough to get the results you want.
• Heater: Run at the speed that gives you enough flow for the heater and run for the duration you need to heat.
• Vacuum: sufficient RPM to operate the vacuum for as long as necessary to clean satisfactorily.

Some of us with VS pumps and a SWG like to run our pump 24/7 at low speed and always add some chlorine to the water.

If you have an In Floor Cleaning Systems, your pump must run much longer at higher speeds.