You can put a flow meter in your system. Try www.bestbuypoolsupply.com. Look under "in ground solar parts" and scroll down to the bottom of the page. About $60.00. Mark may want to comment about their accuracy.
Re: Figuring Flow Rate
You can put a flow meter in your system. Try www.bestbuypoolsupply.com. Look under "in ground solar parts" and scroll down to the bottom of the page. About $60.00. Mark may want to comment about their accuracy.
In-ground gunite 16 x 30 13,000 gal. Full screen enclosure. 120 sq ft. Filter cartridge, 1-1/2 HP pump. Master Pools In-floor cleaner. Taylor K-2006.
Re: Figuring Flow Rate
'rameses, I considered getting one. I might use Gary's trick, but just disconnect the return line to fill the bucket.
Sharkline Escalade RTR 24' x 54" Round AGP; OptiFlo 2-speed pump; Pentair PLM-100 Cartridge Filter; Hayward 250FDN Heater; Taylor K-2006; AquaIlluminator Return
Re: Figuring Flow Rate
Any modification to the return side plumbing will have a dramatic affect on the flow rate so again, would not be very accurate.
Mark
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18'x36' 20k plaster, MaxFlo SP2303VSP, Aqualogic PS8 SWCG, 420 sq-ft Cartridge, Solar, 6 jet spa, 1 HP jet pump, 400k BTU NG Heater
Re: Figuring Flow Rate
Okay, I'll drop that idea. I suppose the resistance of the return fitting would change the flow rate.
Sharkline Escalade RTR 24' x 54" Round AGP; OptiFlo 2-speed pump; Pentair PLM-100 Cartridge Filter; Hayward 250FDN Heater; Taylor K-2006; AquaIlluminator Return
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