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Pool Pumps

Swimming pool water must be kept free of bacteria and other organics to be safe. Pool pumps circulate water through a filter, constantly cleaning it. This prevents the spread of diseases and pathogens from pool users. Insects and other debris are also constantly finding their way into pools. Keeping these out of the water is done with a mechanical pump.

Pool pumps are the heart of every pool. They suck water in through skimmer buckets and the main drain, then route it into a more complex filter system and often a heater as well, and then push it back into the pool in an endless cycle of reheating and cleaning. The motors used on the pumps are all nearly the same. There have not been any really astounding inventions in pump technology in the last few years, so all innovations have been implemented by most in one way or another. Each pump is slightly different in its hydraulics, shape, basket and lid, and colors, but performs the same purpose.

The main difference between pool pumps is size and horsepower. A larger pool will need a much more powerful pump to clean and heat effectively than a backyard pool. Above ground pools generally can have smaller pump systems that are usually closer to the pool. This is also because of their relatively smaller size. Selecting a pump that is too big can have disastrous effects as well, resulting in blown pipes, filter or seals.

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