My pool pump motors hate me

[mas985]

Usually algae is more of a chlorine issue than a run time issue. If you were using trichlor (pucks) before and the FC level was too low for the CYA level, which happens a lot with pucks, then sometimes circulation can help a little but you are much better off getting the FC/CYA level correct than trying to solve the issue with pump run time.

[Straightleg]

Well on a new system now...Be nice to turn it off 12 hours or so a day. What do you think of my set up. Why am I going through so many motors. Does water get into those bearing that easy, or what ever is making me replace so often.

Thanks
Gerry

[nefretrameses]

My pump does not need the attention you describe. The guy I use to rebuild when I need it pointed out some rust on the bottom side of the motor housing due to a small leak. He said the rust deforms the housing and pushes the motor armature/ bearing plate out of line. It doesn't take much rust to do it because the tolerances are pretty close. Does your motor get wet? Can you see any rust?

[mas985]

Most pumps protect the bearings from moisture but that one looks like it might allow some water to get into the bearing area which really shortens the life of a pump. The matrix is a bit more shielded.

[Straightleg]

Most pumps protect the bearings from moisture but that one looks like it might allow some water to get into the bearing area which really shortens the life of a pump. The matrix is a bit more shielded.

SO what kind of pump should I buy, and what size?
I have read some post to only filter my water 4 hours a day.

Just trying to get it right this time. Tired of buying pool motors

Thanks

[mas985]

There are a couple pump lines for AG pools that I would recommend:

Hayward Matrix
Pentair OptiFlo
Pentair Dynamo

3/4 HP to 1 HP two speeds

I think all are good pumps but I think the Matrix is a slightly better housing design that protects the bearings from moisture a bit better than the other two.

[Straightleg]

There are a couple pump lines for AG pools that I would recommend:

Hayward Matrix
Pentair OptiFlo
Pentair Dynamo




I think all are good pumps but I think the Matrix is a slightly better housing design that protects the bearings from moisture a bit better than the other two.

Thanks so much, really appreciate it.

Is there a link here to buy through amazon?

SL

[Straightleg]

Most pumps protect the bearings from moisture but that one looks like it might allow some water to get into the bearing area which really shortens the life of a pump. The matrix is a bit more shielded.

I bought this pump, through this site. 1 hp model.
I have 1 1/2 inch pipes.
How much water will it turn over on low per hour?
How much water will it turn over on high?

I looked in the directions, could not find GPH in the directions or on the pump


Thanks
Gerry

[mas985]

It doesn't matter how much water will "turnover". Pump run time should be mostly independent of turnover or flow rate.

The reasons to run a pump and the time taken to do it:

Chlorination/circulation - Manual dosing ~ 30 min, SWGs require more time.

Skimming - Most skimming occurs in the first hour, after that only what falls in the pool.

Auto Cleaner - I find only 1 hour per day is required but you may not even have one so this is not even a consideration.

So mainly pump run time is just to get the debris out of the pool and not much more. Chlorination and circulation can happen pretty quickly.

I have a 20k pool and run for 1 hour on high and 3 hours on low speed per day but that is mainly because I have an SWG. In terms of turnover, that is less than a 1/2 turn per day.

You might want to read the pump run time study article in my sig.

[Straightleg]

It doesn't matter how much water will "turnover". Pump run time should be mostly independent of turnover or flow rate.

The reasons to run a pump and the time taken to do it:

Chlorination/circulation - Manual dosing ~ 30 min, SWGs require more time.

Skimming - Most skimming occurs in the first hour, after that only what falls in the pool.

Auto Cleaner - I find only 1 hour per day is required but you may not even have one so this is not even a consideration.

So mainly pump run time is just to get the debris out of the pool and not much more. Chlorination and circulation can happen pretty quickly.

I have a 20k pool and run for 1 hour on high and 3 hours on low speed per day but that is mainly because I have an SWG. In terms of turnover, that is less than a 1/2 turn per day.

You might want to read the pump run time study article in my sig.

Thanks
I read this once when I first joined, and forgot you had this posted.

After reading your pump information, I set my timer to run 1 hour from 5-6am so I can clean the basket before I leave for work;
1 hour from 3-4 pm when I get home from work.
1 1/2 hours from 8-9:30 pm when I add my chemicals.
3 1/2 hours a day on low speed....


Keeping my numbers right, will see how that works out.



Thanks
Straightleg