How to filtrate a pool on tropical conditions

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Padidi posted this 04 April 2017

Hi Guys,

 

i'm constructing my pool in Panama, Central America. 20000 gallons, 2 skimmers, 6 jets about 50m2. 

I will use an UV lamp system with an additional salt sanitizer.

About 15 m2 on the poolside have only 20 inches of water. The rest 30x14 between 4 to 5 feet. I see many opinions on how long for the total filtration 6 hours, 8 hours... how many hours per day...

Why filtrate the pool 12 hours per day? If total filtration needs 6 hours, twice during the period, and stop???

Since the KWh is high (25cents) is it possible to filtrate the water twice a day, but in 12 hours each time, by using a lower speed pump?? I would use far less energy, and the water would still be filtrated twice a day, on a 24/7 pump running system??

Please guys, I never had a pool before, and I don't understand how all this works.... 

Why hurry to filtrate, and then stop?? 

Thanks in advance.

Pascal 

 

 

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InyoRob posted this 05 April 2017

Hello Pascal - The most energy efficient way to circulate the pool water is by running a variable speed pump longer hours at a lower speed. For more detailed information. Check out our guide titled "How to Save Money Using a Variable Speed Pump".

If you are in the market for a variable speed pump, we recommend the PureLine Prime Variable Speed Pumps. They are very economical and long lasting.

Padidi posted this 05 April 2017

Hi Rob,

ths for your advice. I think I will follow it.

now, which pump?? The Big names, Pentair, Hayward? Or your recommendation?? The cost are really similar. I saw the Pentair and Hayward for around $850/900

Your Prime can be control with a smart phone... don't need it.

For me, out here, the keys words are Reliability/Efficiency...!!

Pascal

InyoRob posted this 05 April 2017

We would recommend the Prime over the Hayward or Pentair. It's less expensive and it's just as durable. The Prime VS Pump is available with and without the smart phone control.

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