New pump, Your suggestions pls.

[XRAYTIM]

Hi everyone

I want a new pump for these reasons: My pump is 17 years old, its noisy when running now, it doesn't start the first-time every-time, it will not pump water up 7ft to the slide unless filter has just had a fresh backwash is 20 psi)

The current pump is a Sta-rite dyna-glass 3/4 pump. It gets water by one 1.5" pipe. It eventually pumps back out to pool by one 1.5" pipe. That one 1.5" outlet pipe eventually leads to 3 pool inlets with 3/4 inch balls. I liked this pump because it was easy to open and trouble free. Only complaint is I wished the leaf basket was bigger.


Can I bump up to a 1 hp Single speed pump? I think this would pump up to the slide better.

Should I consider a two-speed pump? or a Variable speed pump?

What design model was your favorite for easy cleaning and opening?


Thanks for lending me your experience.

 

[ajw22]

What is your pump runtime schedule?

 

[XRAYTIM]

8 hrs needed to turn over 1x, but typically will run 12-14hrs per day.

 

[ajw22]

Turnover is a myth. Read...

Determine Pump Run Time

To figure out how many hours you need to run your pump, you need to know how fast your pump works. You can find this here.

www.troublefreepool.com

What slide are you referring to?

Any of the pumps will work fine for you. A 2 speed or VS pump will save in electrical costs.

 

[XRAYTIM]

Turnover is a myth. Read...

Determine Pump Run Time

To figure out how many hours you need to run your pump, you need to know how fast your pump works. You can find this here.

www.troublefreepool.com

What slide are you referring to?

Any of the pumps will work fine for you. A 2 speed or VS pump will save in electrical costs.

Thanks for the tip about pool turnover

The slide I am referring to is a slide that people climb and then slide down into the pool. It has a connection to the pump. If there is enough pump pressure water will flow down the slide and make it more slippery