Pumps Guides

• Selecting The Right Pool Pump

  Pool pumps keep your water fresh and clean by allowing it to circulate through the pool filtration system, ensuring that it stays free from algae, bugs, dirt or other materials. When it comes to selecting the right pool pump, it’s a common assumption that “bigger is better”, however, that simply isn’t true when it comes to inground pool pumps. A pump that’s too large for your pool’s capacity will just run up your energy bills without maximizing efficiency, while a pool pump that isn’t powerful enough will work too hard and will definitely cause an increase in your electricity bills. Follow our helpful tips below for how to choose the right pool pump for an inground pool and make sure you select the right size for the job.

• How to Choose the Best Pool Pump

  For a first time pool owner, shopping for a pool pump can be a very daunting task. With a myriad of terms to memorize and items to consider, it’s no wonder that many of us end up at the mercy of the local pool maintenance guy or pool shop. In order to level the playing field as you work to find out just what you need and what you don’t, we’ve put together some helpful information on how to find the best pool pump for your needs. There are two key elements that play into determining what pool pump (and how strong it needs to be) will best work for your system – ‘flow rate’ and ‘head.' ‘Flow rate' refers to the water quantity that can move in a certain time frame and is measured in gallons-per-minute (or GPM). The term-‘head’ refers to the amount of resistance to flow that exists in your pool plumbing system. Head is usually measured in ‘feet of resistance’ or ‘feet ofhead.’ The items in your circulation system (such as a heater, automatic pool