Pump Electrical Quetion.

Taylor1584

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May 13, 2011
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NW Arkansas
Pool Size
12000
Surface
Plaster
Chlorine
Liquid Chlorine
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
You will connect the VS pump directly to power or connect it the same exact way and leave it on 24/7..

3hp is not to big, you can move more water at a lower RPM and save even more money.. You RPM should be between 800 to 1500 rpm for almost everything... :)

If I may recommend, please get the pump one or all of the following surge protectors as VS pump HATE lighting or power spikes and will die a horrible death if nothing is on them...

On each plug in the house

On the Air conditioner

On your pump panel

On your main house panel
If you have the surge protector on the main house panel do you also need them for the pool pad and HVAC equipment? Getting ready to have some electrical upgrades to a house with pool that needs work.
 
There is no predicting where a surge will enter your house electrical system and which way it will travel. Having a surge protector on your pool equipment subpanel can catch surges that came in through paths other then your main electrical feed.

For example from a lightning strike near your house getting a surge into outdoor wiring.
 
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