Setup here
Well the deep freeze got me. After 20 years with no issues, something went wrong. I don't know if the pump failed (likely) or if there was a power outage, but I woke up to a silent pool on an 8 degree morning, and the pump/chlorinator were frozen solid. I've never closed my pool since I live in the south, but now I'm thinking I may start (tdb later).
Seems like a few of the above-ground joints and one of the jandy never lube valves plus the chlorinator and likely pump housing cracked. I've been nursing the original pump and filters for years and was going to replace them this spring anyways, so no huge loss, but now I need to scramble and get the new equipment installed soon. One major casualty was my new chlorinator, I'll likely need a whole new cell, housing is definitely gone. Hopefully, the below-ground pipes are okay. I was able to melt the frozen lines and fill with anti-freeze before going on vacation. I plan to dig down a bit to make sure and cut in new lines for all new above-ground plumbing.
I've tried to learn what I can in the last couple days, but with Christmas I haven't had time. Would really appreciate a sanity check on my plan for now.
My goal is to basically replicate it with a modern pump/cartridge filter. Everything has worked great for years, nice clean pool. But I'd like to gain 1. better efficiency 2. quieter pump 3. automated cleaner valve (nice but not needed)
Questions:
Well the deep freeze got me. After 20 years with no issues, something went wrong. I don't know if the pump failed (likely) or if there was a power outage, but I woke up to a silent pool on an 8 degree morning, and the pump/chlorinator were frozen solid. I've never closed my pool since I live in the south, but now I'm thinking I may start (tdb later).
Seems like a few of the above-ground joints and one of the jandy never lube valves plus the chlorinator and likely pump housing cracked. I've been nursing the original pump and filters for years and was going to replace them this spring anyways, so no huge loss, but now I need to scramble and get the new equipment installed soon. One major casualty was my new chlorinator, I'll likely need a whole new cell, housing is definitely gone. Hopefully, the below-ground pipes are okay. I was able to melt the frozen lines and fill with anti-freeze before going on vacation. I plan to dig down a bit to make sure and cut in new lines for all new above-ground plumbing.
I've tried to learn what I can in the last couple days, but with Christmas I haven't had time. Would really appreciate a sanity check on my plan for now.
My goal is to basically replicate it with a modern pump/cartridge filter. Everything has worked great for years, nice clean pool. But I'd like to gain 1. better efficiency 2. quieter pump 3. automated cleaner valve (nice but not needed)
- Pump motor is 1.5hp plus 1.1SF fixed speed. No idea on the pump GPM itself.
- Cartridges are Tri-Clops 450sq feet.
- 18k gallon pool only, no spa
- 2 supply jets
- 1 cleaner, Polaris 360 (runs on pool pump)
- 1 skimmer
- 2 drains
- 40A 220v for pump
- 20A 120v for pool light (replaced with LED years ago)
- Circupool RJ-45
- Intelliflo3 VSF 011075 IntelliFlo3™ VSF Pool Pump
- Pentair 520 cartridge filter Pentair Clean & Clear Plus Cartridge Filter | 520 Sq. Ft. | EC-160332
Questions:
- Is this 3hp pump overkill or too much for my system?
- Is there a cheaper pump that is quiet/efficient and enough for my setup? 1.5hp?
- Any benefit with sticking to a 3hp VS pump?
- Wold the Pentair 420 sq-ft filter be good enough?
- What's the minimum needed to have a single app controlled/programmed actuated valve for the cleaner? Can the pump do it or do I need a control panel?
