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Pressure Gauge

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A pressure gauge is attached to the top of your filter. The reading is in pounds per square inch (PSI). Think about it. What this small, round dial is telling you is that the pressure inside the filter is (as an example) 30psi. Imagine a square inch, not very large, is it? Packed inside that [...]

Pumps and Motors

– Posted in: Pumps and Motors

Most pools that have been built after 1998 are using 11/2 hp (horsepower) or 2 hp. pumps. If you have an in-floor cleaning system or an automatic pool vacuum that operates with your filtration system, then a 2 hp. is essential. The exception to this is if your pipes are 11/2 inch, as opposed to [...]