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Sizing Your Swimming Pool Pumps

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The pump consists of two principal parts: A motor and the wet end. The motor provides the power to move the components located in
the wet end. The wet end consists of a trap, and impeller, which is responsible for moving the water.

The pump is probably the most important single piece of equipment in the circulation system. Selecting a pool pump is determined by a
long list of factors. It is best to review this list even if you are replacing an existent pump with the same size. If you are tempted to
increase the HP of the pump, you must read and understand this.

Total dynamic head (TDH) is the sum of the resistance experienced by water flowing through the pipes and filter system. Each elbow,
foot of pipe, fittings and anything else that is in the circulation system increases the Total Dynamic Head. The TDH will affect the flow
rate. For a new pool this is somewhat more easy to calculate, but for an existing pool, with piping below the ground it is much more
difficult.

Typical Calculation:
Total Dynamic Head

1. Friction Loss (vacuum Side) Horsepower of

Feet of water
Pump

Common Head loss factors 3/4 4.5 - 5.5 ft. of water

Vacuum (at pump) - 1 7.0 - 9.0 ft. of water
Assumes 2" suction pipe not to exceed 40 feet.
1-1/2 10.0 - 12.5 ft. of water
Minimal fittings - One 2" valve and full rated pump.
2 13.5 - 16 ft. of water

Let's use a 1 HP pump to perform a calculation, Reading the table above we have 9 feet of head.

2. Friction loss (pressure side): _____(clean filter pressure) PSIG x 2.31 ft. of head / PSIG = ______ft of head (pressure side). Typically
filter pressure should be 10-15 lbs.

Using 10 feet of pressure we will have 23 ft. of head on the pressure side.

3. The Total Dynamic Head: __9_(Vacuum)__ + _23(Pressure)_ = ____32__

Practically speaking 30-40 feet of head is a good estimate to size a pump. which can be adjusted upward or downward depending on the
circumstances.

Typical Performance Chart for a Pool Pump

Pump Size Pump Output (GPM) versus Total Resistance to Flow (feet of Head)
20 ft. 30 ft. 40 ft. 50 ft. 60 ft. 70 ft.
1/2 55 45 29
3/4 67 58 47 31
1 85 76 65 50 27
1-1/2 97 90 80 67 50 10
2 116 111 99 85 70 51

Pipe Flow Characteristics

Pipe characteristic (maximum Flow)

Pipe Size (PVC) Pump Output (GPM) versus Total Resistance to Flow (feet of Head)
Suction Line (vacuum) Return Line (pressure)
1-1/2 " 50 GPM 65 GPM
2 85 GPM 105 GPM

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