salinda
05-08-2006, 02:04 PM
Hi! I have a 37000 gallon IG pool/spa combo. I have a 2 hp pool pump and another 2hp pump dedicated to spa jets.
My system is operating at 22 psi with solar off and 29 psi with solar on. I think this is way too high and I am wasting energy from the 2 hp WhisperFlo pump. Also, I would have to run it 12 hours for 2x turnover daily. I don't do that now and the pool water is still clear, but I know I am playing with fire.
I have a solar system right now, but I believe that it was improperly plumbed for my pool mechanics. It is on the roof of a one story house. At these pressures, they should have plumbed the return to a line that is isolated from the system pressure, like the spa fill.
I am considering changing the pool pump to a smaller hp or 2-speed and running 24x7. I did a calculation and it appears that the 2-speed would save me $200 a month in operating costs. It would also be better for my solar system, right?
Maybe a dumb question here, but will I get enough flow to skim the pool adequately?
What is everyone's recommendations on all of this?
My system is operating at 22 psi with solar off and 29 psi with solar on. I think this is way too high and I am wasting energy from the 2 hp WhisperFlo pump. Also, I would have to run it 12 hours for 2x turnover daily. I don't do that now and the pool water is still clear, but I know I am playing with fire.
I have a solar system right now, but I believe that it was improperly plumbed for my pool mechanics. It is on the roof of a one story house. At these pressures, they should have plumbed the return to a line that is isolated from the system pressure, like the spa fill.
I am considering changing the pool pump to a smaller hp or 2-speed and running 24x7. I did a calculation and it appears that the 2-speed would save me $200 a month in operating costs. It would also be better for my solar system, right?
Maybe a dumb question here, but will I get enough flow to skim the pool adequately?
What is everyone's recommendations on all of this?