What's a swimming pool pump? It is the thing that makes the water move through the pool pipes and circulates the water.

fundamentally, a swimming pool pump circulates water thru the pool. The water passes through a little basket ( to get rid of any waste ) before it gets to the actual spinning pump part. The water is basically pumped by having this impeller spin at high speeds. Sounds easy right? Perhaps you might build one on your own? Hah, I would not suggest it. This is an oversimplified explanation.

remember the difference between the pump and the motor. The pump is the large, hard plastic part that makes the water move, the motor is what powers it. Motors can go bad and there could be nothing at all incorrect with the pump. I've seen a motor where somebody had let an anthill grow and grow and it was actually beginning to get into part of the motor ( a robust electrical device ).

Finally it became hot enough and the anthill got close enough and the motor was running ( an electrical device, remember ) and the motor caught aflame.

the point of the story is : keep waste away from your motor.

what type of pump do you need for your pool? Well, you'll need a h.p. rating that's acceptable for your pool size. You do not want to have the pump underpowered because then it won't circulate enough water to keep your pool clean.

shockingly, you do not want it overpowered either because then your pool might feel a bit like a giant whirlpool. Do not worry, though, as your local pool company should be able to calculate a pool pump that is right for their size.

What if your local pool company doesn't have anyone that will work out the right size? No problems, they will probably just call up their provider and ask. The larger pool product distributors have folk who figure things out like this all of the time.

My only recommendation about buying a pool pump is to ask for an energy efficient pump. The energy efficient pumps cost a little more money initially, but the savings will add up over time, and you will have a lower monthly energy bill.

Also, some of the energy efficient pumps are quieter than their less efficient opposite numbers. Do yourself a favor and go for the efficient version. If you're looking for a replacement for your broken pump, I'd recommend you order a replacement on the web. Just make sure it's the same one you already have.

This sums up the basics on pool pumps. Your local pool builder will positively have his preferences and likes on pool pumps, but now you should at least be in a position to talk cleverly with him.

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