My current motor on my waterfall (A.O. Smith Model: B128 / 1HP / 1.25 SF) died. That pump was great for when the waterfall was on during the day with all the kids in the pool, but at night we wished we would have more of a sedated flow (which would equal less noise - think a babbling brook). My thought was there must be a way to control a pump (taking recommendations) like you control a light or fan on a dimmer switch. Is there such a thing?
Waterfall - dimmer switch
- Thread starter gbrenham
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PoolNewb2020
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If the pump is a single speed AC pump, there is no way to control its RPM. You would need to upgrade to a variable speed pump.
But you can control the flow to the waterfall, all you need is install a manual ball valve on the waterfall line.
But you can control the flow to the waterfall, all you need is install a manual ball valve on the waterfall line.
G,
We never recommend the use of ball valves.. They don't last long and can't be fixed. I suggest that you use some type Jandy style valve.
Single speed pumps run at ..... a single speed...
If you use the valve to regulate the flow from the pump just make sure you never close the valve all the way..
Thanks,
Jim R.
We never recommend the use of ball valves.. They don't last long and can't be fixed. I suggest that you use some type Jandy style valve.
Single speed pumps run at ..... a single speed...
If you use the valve to regulate the flow from the pump just make sure you never close the valve all the way..Thanks,
Jim R.