Hey chris, I do service work. Many clean ups a year. Years ago I had an older 3/4 hp super pump that seemed to have more power than this newer model? Maybe this one pulls less amps..can't read the older ones label anymore. I use 12 gauge ext cords from customers outlet to my pump. I would step up to the question 1 1/2 hp but pulls 18.6 @115v. Would think max outside breaker would be 20 amps..cutting it close. I think a 1 hp that pulls 15 amps may be my only option for more power and keeping it lighter and portable. I'm no electrician but don't think I can wire something 220v and make portableKevo,
Welcome to TFP. I think a little more information would help. What kind of clean up work are you doing? Is it for your pool, if so what size and shape? Seems like your getting close to the practical limit with extension cords and breakers. Next step up would be a gas powered utrility/trash pump. 2hp start around $200.
I hope this helps.
Chris
Yep, I agree. If you really do need that much power then a gas powered pump is more practical. But if your old one worked and was only 3/4 hp then I'd try to figure out what's wrong with your new pump. We have some great pump experts here so if you can give us a little more information to go on like discharge pressure and model numbers etc.Hey chris, I do service work. Many clean ups a year. Years ago I had an older 3/4 hp super pump that seemed to have more power than this newer model? Maybe this one pulls less amps..can't read the older ones label anymore. I use 12 gauge ext cords from customers outlet to my pump. I would step up to the question 1 1/2 hp but pulls 18.6 @115v. Would think max outside breaker would be 20 amps..cutting it close. I think a 1 hp that pulls 15 amps may be my only option for more power and keeping it lighter and portable. I'm no electrician but don't think I can wire something 220v and make portable
No sir would just be to much extra to drag out/around. I just waste the water out with the debris. Much like setting multi port to waste bit no risk of clogging skimmer line!..been there done that! Then ya gotta drag out the cyclone to blow out the line ugh!Cool you got me curious, do you bring your own filter too?
Hey chris I don't think there's really anything wrong with my new pump I think it just pulls less amps than the older one did. Less amps= less power right? Am I thinking right?Yep, I agree. If you really do need that much power then a gas powered pump is more practical. But if your old one worked and was only 3/4 hp then I'd try to figure out what's wrong with your new pump. We have some great pump experts here so if you can give us a little more information to go on like discharge pressure and model numbers etc.
Chris
Yeah same as mine. What hp is that super pump?That seems to be a common cleaning setup. Below is what my cleaning guy uses.
I think more HP will just suck lots more water quickly and dump more water out of the pool without cleaning faster.
Yeah same as mine. What hp is that super pump?
Everything else being equal, yes. Voltage and pump efficiency can have a big impact.Hey chris I don't think there's really anything wrong with my new pump I think it just pulls less amps than the older one did. Less amps= less power right? Am I thinking right?
Hey James,That pump should be more than enough power. If anything, you should have to restrict the output.
Are you sure that the voltage selector plug is set to 120?
Check the impeller to make sure that it's not clogged.
Is the basket clean and not cracked?
Sometimes the basket can float and debris can get in the impeller. Try keeping a medium sized rock in the basket to hold it down.
Does the pump get full prime and sound like it's running correctly?