Above ground pool with remote equipment

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Frankie posted this 09 February 2017

Hi INYO Team,

I'm in the process of ordering pool equipment from you and have a scenario that I would like your input on. I have a 15x24 AGP that's half in the ground. I would like to locate a DE filter system and 85,000 btu raypack heat pump in a remote location about 40 feet away, can I do this? If so is a 1hp filter setup adequate? Or should I go with 1&1/2? Also, my backyard slopes so if the top of the filter system is above the water line should I use an IGP pump filter system?

Thanks in advance, you guys make 1st time pool diyer's look like they know what they're doing

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InyoRob posted this 09 February 2017

Hello Frankie - We will need to know the feet of head in order to know what HP to recommend. We have a great article titled "How Do I Calculate Feet of Head for my Pool". Use that information to calculate feet of head and let us know what you come up with.

I would definitely go with an I/G pool pump since your yard slopes up to where the equipment will be located.

Frankie posted this 09 February 2017

Hi Rob,

Being conservative I'm getting a 90 value for the feet of head. I got this by guesstimating some of the head values for the fittings, for my pool I'm looking to turn the water over every 8 hours, so I only need about 20 GPM. I'm  thinking of using about 200ft of 1.5 inch pipe, 6-45's, 4-90's, 1-check valve, 3-gate valves, 12-couplings, 1-tee, the heater and a DE filter. The elevation from the skimmer to the top of the filter is about 7 feet.

InyoRob posted this 10 February 2017

Based on that information, we would recommend a 1HP full rated pump. Something like the Hayward Super II model SP3010EEAZ would meet your demands.

Frankie posted this 10 February 2017

Thank you so much for the info!!!!

This is the best pool company, and blog, out there.

I really appreciate how you guys take the time to help pool newbies such as myself.

I'll be placing my order based on your recommendations shortly, you have a new customer for life!!!!

 

Regards,

Frank

 

Frankie posted this 10 February 2017

One follow up question, would the Hayward 1HP Super Pump SP2607X10 be considered a full rated pump?

InyoRob posted this 10 February 2017

No, the SP2607X10 is an uprated pump. The flow rate would be lower than the full rated model.

Frankie posted this 10 February 2017

Gotcha, thanks again!!!!

InyoRob posted this 10 February 2017

You're welcome. Thank you for shopping with Inyo. Please come back and let us know how everything turns out.

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