Public Pool Flow & Turnover Problem

[mas985]

I'm getting about 80 gpm. I'll never get to the 244 gpm required to turn my pool in 6 hours. I would, however, like to improve upon the 80 gpm.

Why? Most pools do fine with 1 to 2 turnovers per day unless this is a public pool.

[EDIT: As noted above, it IS a public pool. Very different rules apply! PoolDoc. ]

Also, if 80 GPM is the combined flow rate, that would be very low. A 1.5 HP AND a 2 HP in parallel should produce well over 180 GPM on low head loss plumbing. Why do you believe the flow rate is so low?

Each 1.5 inch pipe should theoretically give me 74 gpm. Filters are rated for "up to" 98 gpm. I should theoretically be able to achieve 140 without changing pipes or filters (I think).

There are no theoretical limits to flow rates in pipes, only recomendations. Water can travel as fast as the pump can deliver.


What are the two pump model #'s and both filter pressures?

How far is it from the equipment to the pool?