(MOD EDIT: Moved from this thread Using a Peristaltic Pump for Chlorine)
This is useful. I'm looking at doing this myself and had a few questions if you wouldn't mind sharing your experience on it. I'm planning to use the sensors & pump from Atlas Scientific since it's tinker-friendly.
*How can I connect a pump to PVC tubing? I'm struggling to find connectors that can take it from the silicon tube to PVC tubing
*What's the highest rate you would recommend such that people can still bath safely for Chlorine & Acid (or do you always have it done when there's a guarantee that no-one's in the pool?
I use a ton of peristaltic pumps on commercial pools as well, mostly Stenners. I also have them on my home pool along with an ORP/pH controller.
Maintenance on a peristaltic pump can be high but is generally directly proportional to how many hours it is run. On a residential application it's so low compared to commercial that maintenance isn't as intense.
I usually replace the feed tube once per year on a PM basis and inspect the tubing (suction/discharge), rollers, and all connections as well. That eliminates most problems. If I get lazy and don't do this though, a broken feed tube will make a big mess.
"White Stuff" isn't an issue with peristaltic pumps. It probably exists but the orifices are large enough to where it's not a problem. You can get salt blocks on the chlorine injection point and lines over time, particularly if you have air in your system but again on a low use residential system it's probably a once every 2-3 years scenario.
This is useful. I'm looking at doing this myself and had a few questions if you wouldn't mind sharing your experience on it. I'm planning to use the sensors & pump from Atlas Scientific since it's tinker-friendly.
*How can I connect a pump to PVC tubing? I'm struggling to find connectors that can take it from the silicon tube to PVC tubing
*What's the highest rate you would recommend such that people can still bath safely for Chlorine & Acid (or do you always have it done when there's a guarantee that no-one's in the pool?
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