Category: Pool Pump Installation
Pool pump installation guides covering sizing, plumbing connections, electrical requirements, and startup procedure. Includes total dynamic head calculation, pipe sizing, union installation, GFCI requirements, and the common installation mistakes that cause problems from day one.
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump for New Pool Construction — Sizing and Selection Guide
Pump selection for new construction happens before plumbing is set, which is your one chance to get pipe diameter right — a decision that’s expensive to undo later. Insist on… Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: What Size Pool Pump Do I Need? — A Straightforward Buying Guide
Match your new pump’s HP and flow rate to your existing plumbing and pool volume — not just to the size of pump you can afford. Most residential pools up… Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump for Solar Heater Systems — Sizing and Common Problems
Solar pool heaters add significant elevation and friction loss to your plumbing system — pushing water up to roof-mounted panels and back down requires more pump head than ground-level circulation… Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump Plumbing Guide — Connections, Fittings, and Common Problems
Pool pump plumbing connects the pump to the skimmer (suction), filter, and return jets. The most important components: union fittings that allow the pump to be removed without cutting pipe,… Read the Guide →
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Read the Guide →: Pool Pump Installation Guide — How to Install a New Pool Pump
Installing a pool pump yourself saves $150–300 in labor. The job has two parts: plumbing (connecting to the existing suction and return lines with union fittings) and electrical (wiring to… Read the Guide →