At
its most basic, the pool pump is the piece of equipment that draws
water out of, and pushes water back into, your pool. The pipes and
plumbing the water passes through after leaving the pool determines
the size and power of the pump and motor you will need. For that reason,
the most important issue involving swimming pool pumps is sizing them
correctly.
Your pump is the hardest working element in your pool. You should
ask plenty of questions while your pool is being built so you understand
the function and importance of this piece of equipment. You can ask
your builder about pump basics, as well as energy efficiency, warranty,
capacity, and price.
Most manufacturers have plenty of information available through a
Web site or even at a physical store location. It is worth the effort
to research pumps and pools before even contacting a pool builder.
Because your pool pump works so closely with your pool filter, it
is also important to choose the correct size of pump to complement
your filter. This is done by matching the volume of your pool to the
specifications provided by manufacturers.