What is the best way to monitor my system?

[yanndoray]

Hi,

I understood now optimizing the pool system is somehow depending on multiple variable. one being wrong might compromise the whole installation.
So I guess I really need to be able to monitor my installation.

I understand there is a pressure meter that would be host by filter that can help

one option also would be a water flow meter.

I found these models although not sure that fit a 1 1/2 plumbing.
Flowvis Flow Meter, Including Complete Valve Body, 1.5", FV-C-15, GPM

This one but not sure what is a horizontal installation.
Blue-White Flowmeter for 1-1/2" PVC Pipe, Horizontal Installation

Recommendation anyone?

Cheers

 

[mas985]

Keep in mind that the Blue-White Flowmeter has a 10% error at full scale. I have some spreadsheets in my sig that do better than that.

Flowvis is much better but quite expensive.

Is the reason for this, the filter?

As I mentioned in the other thread, I really don't think flow rate is or will be an issue for your filter. The specs they put on sand filters are quite conservative and don't really indicate when damage would occur. They are mostly for efficiency reasons.

The best indicator for excessive flow rate is debris coming out of the returns.

 

[yanndoray]

I am really new at this therefore I feel I need to get some specific number of my installation.
I would like to be able to tell how long will be a cycle of filtering so I can optimize the time the pump would be in service. also and having ways to trouble shoot a little bit more precisely than just right or wrong.

Please feel free to comment on the best way to monitor my installation.

Cheers

 

[pabeader]

One thing you learn here, is the water cycling is not as important as the industry would have you believe. Circulation and skimming are all that really matter. As long as you are keeping the surface clean, and the chems get mixed up, you have done all you really need to do.

 

[mas985]

One thing you learn here, is the water cycling is not as important as the industry would have you believe. Circulation and skimming are all that really matter. As long as you are keeping the surface clean, and the chems get mixed up, you have done all you really need to do.

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yanndoray,

Read the report in my signature on pump run time. Turnover/cycle time really has no bearing on water quality so knowledge of flow rate really isn't all that important.

Pool School - Determine Pump Run Time

 

[YippeeSkippy]

I would venture to say that your water test results are the best method for monitoring your system. If something is off the test results show it pretty quickly and let you identify the problem and fix it.