Why It's Essential to Get the Right Pump for Your Pool
Your pool's pump is arguably the most important part of the whole system. Without it, the water wouldn't be pulled through the filter or, if you have one, the heater, and you'd have to drain the whole pool regularly due to algae and dirt.
Many pools will be installed with a pump included, but if yours didn't, or if you need to buy a replacement, it's important to get the right one. Some people choose whichever pump is most affordable, to save money; others go for the most powerful one they can find, assuming it will give them the best results.
In fact, both of these approaches can cause you problems. It's important to find precisely the right pool pumps, and here's why.
Too much power costs you money
Pools cost money to run, especially when your pump is working for long periods of time. The horsepower of your pool pump can make a considerable difference to how much energy is used, so having one that's much too powerful for your pool is a big waste.
That's not the only way an overpowered pump can cost you money, though. Using a pump that's too strong can cause a build-up of air bubbles, which will break the impeller and leave you needing to spend cash on repairs or a new pump.
Too little power strains the pump
When you use a pump that isn't powerful enough for the size of your pool, it might seem like it's working fine. However, in order to get the water moving enough to do a passable job, the pump is most likely working harder than it was built to.
Over time, this puts a lot of extra strain on the pump, and it will wear out much faster than it would normally. You may save money in the short term, but you'll be needing a new pump before you know it, and you could be left with an unusable pool in the meantime.
A mismatch with your filter means poor performance
Filters come in three different types: sand, filter and D.E., which stands for diatomaceous earth. The main difference is the medium that's used to filter the water, which has some impact on performance and suitability for different conditions.
What you might not realise is that each type of filter needs a certain level of power. If you get it wrong, the effects could range from poor performance to damage to the filter, which is why it's essential to match the pump's power to the filter properly.
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