How many HP does my pool pump need to be?
According to the chart for 50 Feet of Head (closest to 47′), we need a pump between 3/4 HP (31 GPM) and 1 HP (50 GPM). Since we always go for the higher GPM, we would select the 1 HP pump.
How do you size a pump for an above ground pool?
To size an above ground pool pump, start by determining the volume of the water. Once you have the value, divide it by eight (the turnover rate), and you will get the gallons per hour. To convert it into gallons per minute, divide the value by 60.
How big of a pump do I need for an above ground pool?
For round above ground pools up to 24 ft. ( pools with less than 15,300 gallons) use a 1 HP pump. For round above ground pools over 24 ft. (pools with more than 15.300 gallons) use a 1.5 HP pump. Don’t Know How Many Gallons Are In Your Pool?
Is there a maximum flow rate for a pool pump?
As our pool water makes it through the line to the pump, it is passed to another restricting element known as the pool filter. Every filter has a maximum flow rate as well, and if you go over that flow rate your water will not be filtered properly. We have included a chart so you can size your pool filter properly.
How to calculate pool pump run time in gallons?
Now that we have the pool volume in gallons, we can calculate the Turnover Rate. The water flow of Flow Rate for all pool filter pumps is measured in gallons per minute (GPM), versus gallons per hour (GPH). Here is how to get that number:
How much water should I pump through my pool filter?
What you’re looking for is a pump that will be able to pump all the water in your pool through the filter in no more than 8-10 hours. This typically looks likes 40 GPM (gallons per minute) for smaller pools and 80 GPM for larger pools. However, you can determine the more precise needs of your individual pool by following these steps:
For round above ground pools up to 24 ft. ( pools with less than 15,300 gallons) use a 1 HP pump. For round above ground pools over 24 ft. (pools with more than 15.300 gallons) use a 1.5 HP pump. Don’t Know How Many Gallons Are In Your Pool?
Now that we have the pool volume in gallons, we can calculate the Turnover Rate. The water flow of Flow Rate for all pool filter pumps is measured in gallons per minute (GPM), versus gallons per hour (GPH). Here is how to get that number:
As our pool water makes it through the line to the pump, it is passed to another restricting element known as the pool filter. Every filter has a maximum flow rate as well, and if you go over that flow rate your water will not be filtered properly. We have included a chart so you can size your pool filter properly.
What you’re looking for is a pump that will be able to pump all the water in your pool through the filter in no more than 8-10 hours. This typically looks likes 40 GPM (gallons per minute) for smaller pools and 80 GPM for larger pools. However, you can determine the more precise needs of your individual pool by following these steps:
