Using Sprinkler Pump to fill pool?

[duraleigh]

Hi, John,

Been there, done that!!

When I first built my pool, a great member who hasn't posted in a long time (Glenc0, I think) was the only one who encouraged me it could be done.

First, I ordered Ben's kit and had it in my possesion before I began. Then I tested my pond water so I would know what was coming into my pool.

Plumbed temporary PVC pipe from my irrigation pump (which draws from the pond) up to my filter and temporary again to the pool (not necessary...could've gone from filter through the returns).

Turned it on and, Voila!, had a full, green pool in 8 hours (43,000 gal) Backflushed about 3-4 times as I remember.

Clorox stock rose 13% during the ensuing battle with the bugs ,(not really, I used about $120 if I remember right) and ended up with a sparkling clean pool from pondwater!! Saved about $1500 or so from having water trucked in and plan on doing it again on May 1st when I replace a defective liner.

Extremely doable but understand your water chemistry BEFORE you start

Which pump to use?? Pumps love to push but don't like to suck!! Go with the pump that pushes the water....almost surely your irrigation pump.

Dave S.