I have a 3HP pentaire variable speed pump intelliflo. My pool is chlorine and 37,000 gallons. What would be a good speed for my pump. The person that opened my pool has it set at 3400. I just recently realized that is probably way to high and I am not looking forward to my energy bill. Could someone tell me what a good RPM would be?
Ideal pump speed
- Thread starter Winterhater
- Start date
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,916
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
You are correct. No need to run the motor that high. For just everyday water skimming, an rpm of about 1,400 should be plenty. Maybe kick it up a bit once or twice a day just to purge any air out of the pump pot or when you add chemicals. Other than that, low is fine.
Thanks so much. I assume if I am running the slide or vacuuming, running the heater I would need to turn it up higher?
- Jun 22, 2014
- 47,916
- Pool Size
- 17888
- Surface
- Fiberglass
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-45 Plus
Absolutely. For some of those you may have to experiment a bit or check the owner's manual, but that's right.
