Divide this number by 60 to get the gal m.
Pool filter capacity.
This nsf listed filter comes with a massive filter area for enhanced capacity with 1 5inch 100 drain clean out port.
In our inground pool example we need a pool pump with a 20 8 43 gpm flow rate range and 50 tdh also called feet of head.
De pool filter pumps use a filtration grid coated with diatomaceous earth de.
Hayward offers the very latest in pool filter technology ensuring your pool water is clear and clean.
Pool volume is the spatial measurement of a pool.
Therefore your goal is to determine which model of filter can handle 62 3 gallons of water per minute resulting in the desired complete turnover every eight hours.
The advantage when compared to other pool filter pumps is the exceptionally fine filtration offered by de filtration it captures particles as small as 2 microns much smaller than the width of a human hair which is about 50 microns.
Our filters simple operation and low maintenance requirements set the standard for hydraulic efficiency performance value and dependability.
Instant action thanks to an effective filtration area of about 420 square feet and a flow rate of 150 gallons per minute.
Water is not filled all the way to the wall or deck line which is why pool capacity is a lower number than pool volume.
Each pool filter media has its own unique advantages and disadvantages.
This will give you the minimum flow needed in gal m gallons per minute.
Okay we now have everything we need.
The equation used in calculating filter sizes is.
The calculations for your 29 920 gallon pool show that you require a flow rate of 62 3 gpm to filter the pool s capacity in eight hours.
Pool capacity in gallons divided by the desired turnover rate in hours.
Pool capacity is defined as the number of gallons of water that a pool can hold.
A filter fits into the equipment sequence after the pump so whether you re replacing an old filter or installing a filter on a newly built pool you ll need to match the filter to the pump and the size of the pool.
Vl series sand filter and pump systems offer the performance and reliability expected from the world s leading provider of above ground equipment.
Stating this situation another way.
Selecting the right one requires consideration of.
An undersized filter can lead to numerous problems including cloudy pool water increased chemical demands ph swings and unsafe swimming pool water.
All pool pump models will have charts with horsepower estimates based on flow rate ranges and total dynamic head.
Find a pump that meets the gal m you just calculated.
Comes with a high flow internal air relief as well as manual air relief valve.
Adequate filtration is the primary source of clean clear pool water.
It is always recommended to oversize the pool filter.
