High filter PSI

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Eric52 posted this 08 December 2016

Guys,

I have a DE filter system and just had a Rheem heat pump installed.  I have 2 questions. 1.  Before the heat pump was installed I had a PSI on the filter of 12-16 (with DE added) once the heat pump was installed it jumped to 25-28 PSI.  I removed the filters and rinsed them, then reinstalled.  Once I reinstalled (Before any DE was added I was reading 22-24 PSI once the DE was added it climbed to 25 or 27 PSI.  I am wondering if that sizable jump in PSI is justified when adding a heat pump?  Q2: the water running through the lines of the heat pump is noisy.  I was wondering if that is normal.  The filter has 1 1/2"  discharge and then increases to 2" for the heat pump then drops back down to 1 1/2" just before the salt cell.  Again is this noise normal?  The pool pump is 1.5 HP.  Any help would be great.  thank you

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InyoRob posted this 08 December 2016

Hello Eric52 - We'd be glad to assist you. The heat pump may be creating back pressure. Do you know the designed flow rate of your heat pump? Some of the Rheem heat pumps are designed for 15-60 gpm. Your 1.5HP pump might be pushing more than 60 gpm and this is causing the pressure to build. One option to resolve this would be to install a bypass around the heat pump. With a bypass, you can divert some of the water around the heat pump. This will ensure that the heat pump does not exceed the maximum flow rate and it will also lower the back pressure.

Eric52 posted this 09 December 2016

Rob, how do I calculate the psi of the pump?  I know it's a 1.5 hp. I also know the filter FNSP 36 is looking for 90 PSI. The heat pump is 30-60 PSI. Does that help?

InyoRob posted this 09 December 2016

If you want to check the PSI at the pump you'll need to install a pressure gauge into the body of the pump housing. For instructions check out the following guide. 

How To Measure Total Dynamic Head With Gauges

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