Pool pump failing

[rosrud]

I have a 30K IG pool with a huge pine tree which drops needles constantly.
The needle get caught in the pump between the impellor guard and the impellor, causing drag and decreased output. I have to take the pump apart daily and clean it out. For the time being I'm not taking down the tree.
My question is there a pump out there that may preform better under these conditions than others. I currently have a magnatech 1.5hp with three suction lines and 4 return lines.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Tom

[Beautye350]

Try using some skimmer socks or other some such pre-filter to catch those needles before they get to the pump. I don't know of any pump that would handle the situation better than another.

Here's a picture: http://www.parpools.com/Page/Pool%20...mer_screen.htm

Note: I am NOT endorsing this retailer as I have never dealt with them. They just happened to be near the top on my google search.

Hope this helps.


Regards,

Mark

[rosrud]

Thanks for the reply. I do use skimmer socks but they don't hold up. The chlorine eats them up and if I don't stay on top of them I still get pine needles in the pump.

[thepoolman1]

You really didn't say what type or brand of pump you have, only the motor manufacturer and hp.

What you need is an open-faced impeller pump like the old Hydro-Pump. They are still available from Pentair though you may have to buy the wet-end and motor separately and put it together. Get a good pool tech to do the job.

[rosrud]

There were two names on the pump/motor. One is Magnatech the other is Centurion.

[hzz]

Strange....my skimmer socks last a full season and I keep my chlorine around 4-5ppm.

Have you tried pantyhose instead of the skimmer socks?

Or a different brand of skimmer sock?