Greetings all.
Thank you for this professional forum.
This is my first post as a newbie.
I have a 9 by 3 sq.m. pool that is 45cm above ground and has an infinity waterfall at the front 3m edge.
The water then fall into a small pool (3 by 3 sq.m.) at ground level, which has an overflow channel from 3 sides (9 m total length).
There is also a 3.5 by 1 by 2 cu.m. balancing tank right next to the large pool.
The pump/filter is located in a technical room that is 7 to 10 m far from the balancing tank and both pools.
My pool contractor is suggesting to have a 2 HP Pentair SuperFlo (220 V) with 30" sand filter (side head).
Now, I would like to also add wall waterfall (5 by 5 sq.m.) that is separate from the pool but only 2 to 3 m away from the balancing tank. I only want a smooth, quite streamline waterfall but evenly distributed.
My main question is: do I need a separate pump/filter for the waterfall? Can I leverage my pool pump/filter system for the waterfall as well? Do I need to change the pump for this setup?
Other questions:
1- Do I actually need a filter for my waterfall, considering the harsh weather where I live? What kind of filter?
2- What kind of pump do I need for the waterfall if I am going with a dedicated pump? Is a submersible pump a good choice?
3- Do you prefer to setup the inlets of returned water in the pool's ground or at the shallower areas of my pool's walls? What are the advantages/disadvantages for both setup?
Thank you in advance!
Thank you for this professional forum.
This is my first post as a newbie.
I have a 9 by 3 sq.m. pool that is 45cm above ground and has an infinity waterfall at the front 3m edge.
The water then fall into a small pool (3 by 3 sq.m.) at ground level, which has an overflow channel from 3 sides (9 m total length).
There is also a 3.5 by 1 by 2 cu.m. balancing tank right next to the large pool.
The pump/filter is located in a technical room that is 7 to 10 m far from the balancing tank and both pools.
My pool contractor is suggesting to have a 2 HP Pentair SuperFlo (220 V) with 30" sand filter (side head).
Now, I would like to also add wall waterfall (5 by 5 sq.m.) that is separate from the pool but only 2 to 3 m away from the balancing tank. I only want a smooth, quite streamline waterfall but evenly distributed.
My main question is: do I need a separate pump/filter for the waterfall? Can I leverage my pool pump/filter system for the waterfall as well? Do I need to change the pump for this setup?
Other questions:
1- Do I actually need a filter for my waterfall, considering the harsh weather where I live? What kind of filter?
2- What kind of pump do I need for the waterfall if I am going with a dedicated pump? Is a submersible pump a good choice?
3- Do you prefer to setup the inlets of returned water in the pool's ground or at the shallower areas of my pool's walls? What are the advantages/disadvantages for both setup?
Thank you in advance!
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