Pool Pumps
Selecting and maintaining pool pumps for high-volume filtration in debris-prone areas.
What you'll learn in this module
Each chapter below corresponds to one lesson. Links marked with → take you into our reference library for a deeper write-up on the same topic.
- 01Pool Pump Types and Selection
Single-speed, two-speed, variable-speed, booster — what each does, when to pick it.
Open → - 02Priming, Operation, and Flow Rate Optimization
How to prime a dry pump, what flow is ideal, and how to measure it.
Open → - 03Seal and Impeller Maintenance
Shaft seal replacement, impeller inspection, and when to rebuild vs. replace.
Open → - 04Energy Efficiency and Variable-Speed Benefits
The federal DOE mandate and the dollar-savings math for Florida homeowners.
Open → - 05Troubleshooting Noisy Pumps and Cavitation
The sounds a pump makes and what each one means.
Open → - 06Pump Basket and Strainer Cleaning Protocols
Why a clogged basket starves your pump — and the 2-minute fix.
Open → - 07Motor Bearing and Capacitor Checks
The two most common pump-motor failures and how to diagnose them.
Open → - 08VFD Programming for Variable-Speed Pumps
Setting schedules, ramp-up, priming speeds, and override modes.
Open → - 09Booster Pump Setup (Cleaners, Water Features)
When a booster is needed and how to plumb it correctly.
Open → - 10Pump Sizing Calculations (Turnover + Volume)
The math: pool volume, turnover target, head loss, required gpm.
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