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Originally Posted by Normy
Does anyone around here know anything about pool pumps?
I'm in the beginning stages of putting a pool in the backyard. I've discussed the design with two pool companies, and they thought what I wanted to do would be pretty reasonable. I'm not putting in any waterfalls, fancy spas, or silly "laminar" water jets. Just a decent pool for soaking, not really big enough for laps or anything. I'll definitely put in a salt system, but heating isn't necessary in south Florida.
The two companies recommended different brands....and each ran the other brand down. One group recommended Jandy, and the other Haywood.
I've heard of Haywood. I think my parents pool had a Haywood pump and filter back when I was a kid, and it seemed to work fairly well. On the other hand, one shop had a Jandy and a Haywood next to each other, and the Jandy was larger and more robust-looking than the Haywood [same motors].
Hmm. Any recommendations? I'm thinking 1.5 hp motors.
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I have a 27,000 gallon pool, with a 1 hp pump, and only need to run 4 hours per day. You want as small a pump as will do the job, to keep the energy cost down.
http://www.haywardnet.com/pdfs/Pump_filter_sizing.pdf
Since you are not around that much, go with the in pool self cleaning system. For the same reason, go with a salt water system. You'll want to automate the system as much as possible.
I went with a very clean look for the pool and the hot-tub, rectangular with a flush to the deck look. I did go with the color logic lights and I put in fountain deck jets.
Have someone knowedgable check the construction as it takes place. I had my installation group re-do the tile twice because of bad work.
You might also contact Johnco on the board. He does all of this for a living, and from my understanding, will travel to do the installs. He is also a lot less expensive and can do the install much quicker than most companies.