Pool Pump Equipment Guides

Understand pump types, sizing, run time, operation, repair warning signs, and common troubleshooting steps.

Use the sections and guides below to explore this subject in a clear, practical order.

How Pool Pumps Work

Practical guidance for following the water path through suction plumbing, strainer basket, impeller, motor, filter, and return lines.

Practical guidance for comparing single-speed, two-speed, variable-speed, above-ground, in-ground, booster, and specialty pumps.

Practical guidance for comparing energy use, noise, control, purchase cost, operating schedules, and compatibility.

Practical guidance for setting run time based on circulation needs, pump speed, pool use, sanitation, weather, and water clarity.

Practical guidance for estimating flow needs while accounting for plumbing resistance, filter limits, turnover goals, and equipment compatibility.

Practical guidance for recognizing leaks, grinding, humming, overheating, weak flow, air in the system, and repeated breaker trips.

Practical guidance for working through no-start, no-flow, low-flow, leaking, noisy, hot, and air-bubble symptoms safely.