Pool Pumps: Necessity Or Luxury?

!±8± Pool Pumps: Necessity Or Luxury?

Pool pumps play a crucial role to circulate the water in any pool. In the absence of them it is likely that your pool will accumulate filth.

So are pool pumps a necessity or a luxury? For getting the right answer we will need to ask the right question "Would you want a swimming pool that is dirty and can infect you?" The answer is obvious.

There is absolutely no point in paying for something that you will not use or paying extra for features that are not at all your necessity. For instance you should not purchase a pool pump just because the salesman or the store person says that it is extremely powerful with maximum Gallons per minute (GPM) to meet any pools requirements. Think about it. You just want the right pump for "your" pool and just any other pool.

First, it is vital that you understand that the water in a swimming pool needs to be filtered every 4-6 hours or so as it is essential to keep the water properly filtered. Now to filter your pool appropriately you will need a device that can accomplish this timely. That means you will need a pool pump that has just the right flow rate (measured in Gallons per minute).

There are different types of pool pumps in the market. They come in different designs, makes and sizes and with different capacities. Depending upon the size of your pool or spa you should choose an equipment that best meets your needs and requirements.

So how do you go about doing this?

You must be able to measure how much gallons of water your pool is capable to hold and also know correctly how much resistance the pipe of the water pump will offer as it facilitates the flow of water through them. These figures when tallied with the pump manufacturers specification charts will give you exactly the right pump size for your swimming pool.

It may also be a good thing to shop around or call for quotations prior to making the actual purchase. This will enable you to understand the market price of the product you are interested in and keep you away from a bad decision. It may also be wise to consider things like the duration of warranty offered with the pump.

Many people also like to consider factors like the availability of the replacement parts (of the pump) and the possible maintenance cost of the pool pump before they actually purchase it. This can be extremely beneficial in the long run and can indeed insure you the maximum return on your investment.