What is the drain at the bottom of swimming pool for?
Main Drain: The main drain is typically located at the deepest point of the pool and is used to lower the water level, however its primary purpose is to circulate water from the bottom of the pool. It is recommended that about 1/3rd of the circulated water come from the main drain.
What happens if pool water is below skimmer?
Low Water. Allowing the pool water level to drop too low, meaning below the skimmer, is a big no-no. If this happens, the pump will draw air instead, resulting in loss of prime and running dry. Catch this in time, stop the dry run, and you might have to say good-bye only to your shaft seal – but be sure to replace it.
What happens if pool water level is too high?
If the water level is too high the debris floating next to the opening may pass by without being pulled into the skimmer. However if the water level is too low it may cause the skimmer to suck air into the system. If this happens you may run the risk of burning up your pool pumps motor.
Can you die from pool drain?
“There’s too much at stake.” The vacuum effect in pool drains is powerful enough to hold swimmers, especially children, to the bottom of a pool. Swimmers can die from drowning or evisceration. From 1999 to 2008, according to CPSC data, there were 83 reports of suction entrapment, including 11 deaths and 69 injuries.
Can pool pump be too big?
Too large of a pump can cause poor filter performance and even damage it, if the filter is not also oversized accordingly. Another possible consequence is pump cavitation in which bubbles form in the water inside the pump and then burst with great force, resulting in damage to the impeller and other internal parts.
Can you put too much water in a pool?
Too much water and a pool can be a dangerous combination. Having an excessive amount of water added to your pool in a relatively short timeframe can lead to several problems, among them, malfunctioning of your pool equipment, the accumulation of algae and deck damage.
Where should the water level be in a pool?
No matter what your pool size is, your water level should be halfway up your skimmer plate. Just to remind you, your skimmer is the rectangular opening that is built onto the size of your pool wall and connects to your greater circulation system.
Why does my pool vacuum lose suction?
Clogged tubes are one major reason why your pool vacuum lose suction. Vacuum hose connection and length can affect its performance. If your hose length is too short with the size of the swimming pool, then suction performance will be affected. Measure your pool size so does your pool cleaner hose to avoid the problem.
What kind of pool pump motor do I Need?
A dedicated purpose pool pump (DPPP) motor covers any motor that is certified to UL 1004-106 and/or designed or marketed for use in DPPP motor replacement. This applies to motors manufactured domestically or imported.
What happens when you change the motor on a pool pump?
If you use the 1 HP uprated on a pool pump that has a 1.5 HP uprated motor, you are going to kill the new motor as well. The 1.5 pump is going to have a larger impeller, that the smaller motor is going to have trouble spinning, causing it to overwork and eventually die.
Where is the best place to replace a pool motor?
If you stay in an area of the country where energy costs are high then it definitely makes sense to consider an energy efficient motor. Traditionally the most expensive areas in the United States for electricity are California, Hawaii, Alaska (a huge pool state =)), New York and the Northeast.
Where can I find the model of my pool pump?
This will require that you inspect your pool equipment. Normally the manufacturer’s name and model of your pump can be found on the side of the pump housing near your strainer basket or on the motor label. I have listed some of the most common pump models here as I would estimate these account for 80% of the pumps on the market.
What happens if your pool pump is too small?
Another possible consequence is pump cavitation in which bubbles form in the water inside the pump and then burst with great force, resulting in damage to the impeller and other internal parts. Conversely, some pool owners try to save a few bucks by buying a lower horsepower pump that is too small for their pool’s demands.
What are the different types of pool Motors?
There are a few different types of energy efficient motors: single speed motors, dual speed motors and variable speed motors. Energy Efficient Single Speed Motors (33% Savings) – Single speed motors are the most common motors and are used on the majority of pools around the world.
If you stay in an area of the country where energy costs are high then it definitely makes sense to consider an energy efficient motor. Traditionally the most expensive areas in the United States for electricity are California, Hawaii, Alaska (a huge pool state =)), New York and the Northeast.
If you use the 1 HP uprated on a pool pump that has a 1.5 HP uprated motor, you are going to kill the new motor as well. The 1.5 pump is going to have a larger impeller, that the smaller motor is going to have trouble spinning, causing it to overwork and eventually die.