Hi, I am new here (awesome place!). I bought my house about a year ago and had to learn everything about this pool with no help. The pool builder has not helped with my current problem. See signature for my pool details.
Problem: My pool is an infinity with spa all running on a single pump. Drains from the catch basin (trough), pool, and spa all go to the pump. If I have 2-3 people in the pool relaxing, I have no problems. However, if we start playing too much or get more than 2-3 in the pool, then the catch basin overflows. My current solution is to turn off the drain to the pool when we swim. This increases both waterfalls and allows more people to play before overflowing, but it is still not enough for say 4-5 people to play. Is it safe on my pipes to do this? Possible solutions: I have been told to install a 3HP pentair variable speed pump and crank to max when swimming (I know a varibable speed would decrease my electricity cost). My problem with this is that I read that my filter has a max 100 gpm flow and my 2 inch pipes have a max 73 gpm flow. I called the pentair company and was told that the 3 HP could definitely go much higher with my set-up (I did some basic calculations to figure my dynamic total head). I have read that maybe a surge tank maybe an option, but I'm not sure how this would work. I can not afford to do any re-building of the catch basin. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! See pics attached.View attachment 68269
Pool: 21,300 gallons. IG. Gunite. Outdoor. Full sun. Infinity. Attached spa. Catch basin size: 623 gal.
Filter: Sand (Pentair Triton II TR-100). Pump: 1 single speed pentair 2HP. Date of install: 2014. SWG: Hayward Aquarite T-15.
Test kit: Taylor K-2006 (for salt it is Taylor K-1766). Pipe size: 2 inches.
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Problem: My pool is an infinity with spa all running on a single pump. Drains from the catch basin (trough), pool, and spa all go to the pump. If I have 2-3 people in the pool relaxing, I have no problems. However, if we start playing too much or get more than 2-3 in the pool, then the catch basin overflows. My current solution is to turn off the drain to the pool when we swim. This increases both waterfalls and allows more people to play before overflowing, but it is still not enough for say 4-5 people to play. Is it safe on my pipes to do this? Possible solutions: I have been told to install a 3HP pentair variable speed pump and crank to max when swimming (I know a varibable speed would decrease my electricity cost). My problem with this is that I read that my filter has a max 100 gpm flow and my 2 inch pipes have a max 73 gpm flow. I called the pentair company and was told that the 3 HP could definitely go much higher with my set-up (I did some basic calculations to figure my dynamic total head). I have read that maybe a surge tank maybe an option, but I'm not sure how this would work. I can not afford to do any re-building of the catch basin. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! See pics attached.View attachment 68269
Pool: 21,300 gallons. IG. Gunite. Outdoor. Full sun. Infinity. Attached spa. Catch basin size: 623 gal.
Filter: Sand (Pentair Triton II TR-100). Pump: 1 single speed pentair 2HP. Date of install: 2014. SWG: Hayward Aquarite T-15.
Test kit: Taylor K-2006 (for salt it is Taylor K-1766). Pipe size: 2 inches.
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