Replacing Pump

Swimming pool pumps PUMP the water from the pool to the filter and back to the pool. The higher the horsepower, the greater the water flow. When it comes to pool pumps, bigger is not always better. Like many things today, new technology has improved the pool pump. They offer better efficiency and design.

How do I know what size I need?
When replacing an old fatigued pump, keep in mind that the new styles have increased pressure and water flow. This may result in the need to downsize on your horsepower at replacement time. If your pool has 1 1/2 inch plumbing never install a pump greater than a 3/4 HP The exclusion from this rule would be if you had a "T" installed in the line between the pump and filter to operate a pool cleaner.

If your plumbing is 2 inch you can use a larger pump. This usually is not required unless you have many return lines, a long run of plumbing or a pool and spa combination.

A few things to consider when choosing a pump:

• Basket size (larger baskets are nicer if you have large deciduous trees nearby)
• Horse power (flow)
• Noise factors
• Energy efficiency

The pumps that we currently feature are Hayward, Pentair, Sta-Rite,Jandy, and Little Giant.