VSP filter pressure

[NYsteve]

This is a new owner built pool, plaster finished yesterday.
When running VSP at medium speed, the pressure on the filter is almost 0, on High it is about 6. Is this normal?

 

[mknauss]

Sure. Large cartridge filter. Get a 0-30 psi pressure gauge.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Steve,

I run my IntelliFlo at 1200 RPM, most of the time, and even with a 30 lb. gauge my pressure is 1 lb, or less.

The whole point of having a VS pump is to run it as slow as possible, so why are you running at "medium" speed???

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[NYsteve]

Steve,

I run my IntelliFlo at 1200 RPM, most of the time, and even with a 30 lb. gauge my pressure is 1 lb, or less.

The whole point of having a VS pump is to run it as slow as possible, so why are you running at "medium" speed???

Thanks,

Jim R.

running at 50% till i figure out the right speed to run.

 

[Jimrahbe]

Steve,

We recommend that you run the pump for a reason.

1. To make chlorine if you have a SWCG or use a (shudder) tab feeder
2. To Skim the pool water
3. To run a water feature
4. To run a heater
5. To run a spa

Notice no where in that list did I mention "turnover".. That is because chemicals keep your pool clear, sanitized and algae free, not the number of times your pool water passes through your filter. The idea that you have to turnover your pool water x times a days is an old myth.

Thanks,

Jim R.