Go on any pump sale website, and you`ll be amazed at the diversity that you`ll see there. Nowadays there are so many different pumps on the market. So, on the one hand, this means that even the most fastidious customer will be able to find the right product. But on the other hand, such diversity increases the risk of getting confused and buying something that is not at all suitable for your pool and your goals. After all, the freshness of water, cleanliness of the pool, its service life, and maintenance cost depend on the pump itself. Let’s find out together how to choose the best pump for your pool and what to pay attention to.
Information
Take this process seriously, you should prepare yourself in advance for the purchase of the pump and find as much useful information as possible on this issue. And you won`t necessarily have to contact a professional company for advice – read special articles on the Internet, find stories of people in the forums. As a rule, articles are written either by specialists in this field or by people who have already had experience in buying and installing equipment for swimming pools. So you can learn about all the nuances in advance and avoid other people’s mistakes.
Purpose
First of all, the pump should correspond to its purpose. Therefore, you`d better clearly decide for yourself for what purpose you buy a pump and familiarize yourself with existing pump types. If you need a pump for pumping out water, this is one thing, filtration and purification is quite another. In fact, the variety is enormous – from heat to circulation pumps. If you want to achieve a few goals, then maybe you need to buy several separate devices. Also pay attention to your pool itself, its size and construction. The acquisition of a very powerful pump for a shallow pool will entail extra electricity costs, and a cheap weak device won`t be able to cope with the volume of water in the hundred-meter pool. Ultimately, the service life of both the pump and the pool depends on the correct setting of the purpose. So the pump must respond to your requests.
Producer
Once you have understood which type of the pump you need, pay attention to the manufacturer. We don`t have to choose pumps every day, so before you buy, find some reviews about the manufacturer and its history. Don`t choose the cheapest or suspiciously profitable option. Since the pump is a rather complicated device, it just cannot cost less than a certain average market amount. Cheaper alternatives may be either of very poor quality or just a fake.
Mind Filter
If the pool water isn`t filtered, then it`s not safe. That`s why often the pumps are produced either with an already built-in filtration system or are connected to separate cleaning equipment. When selecting a pump for a pool filtration system, you should take into account that the pump performance must exactly match the performance or the throughput of the filter. If the pump is more powerful than the filter, it will incredibly quickly supply water into the filter, causing continuous overloads. As a result, the quality of cleaning work will decrease, and the filtering equipment will instantly fail. The pump you choose should work along with the filter. You can also buy a variable speed pool pump which will become a good way out. According to the sanitary rules, the time of complete water exchange in the water cleaning system is 6 hours. During this estimated time, the pump must pump all the volume of water in your pool. Knowing this rule, you can calculate the desired pump performance – you need to divide the entire volume of water in the pool by 6 hours.
Noise Level
While choosing a pump, people often don`t pay attention to this aspect. However, an overly roaring pump can become a real challenge for you after a couple of days of service and just spoil the rest. So it`s better to give preference to quieter models. As a rule, manufacturers indicate the noise level of their pump in decibels so that consumers know what to expect. Even a 10-decibel difference will significantly reduce the discomfort of your ears. But keep in mind that the noise also depends on how and where the pump was installed. In order to avoid the spread of sound vibrations, you should follow the installation recommendations (the pump should not touch the wall, an anti-vibration base is needed, the necessary distances between fixings should be observed). The size and shape of the room, as well as the type of flooring also significantly affect the noise level.
Heating
Water heating system allows you to reach the ideal water temperature and use the pool in any weather throughout the year. If you want to heat the water, think about it in advance. In such a case, you should pay attention to heat pumps, which already have the heating mechanism in their construction. Otherwise, after installing a conventional pump, you will have to buy an additional heater, which will significantly increase energy consumption and financial costs.
So, if you decided to install an outdoor pool in the yard, you`d better choose a pump and a filter for it. Otherwise, the water doesn`t circulate and sooner or later the reservoir turns into a swamp with algae, insects, and dangerous bacteria. Take the purchase of a pump for the pool seriously as you buy rather expensive equipment. A good pump, selected with all the features of your pool, can significantly extend the life of the artificial reservoir and will delight you for more than just one season.
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