What rpm to run pool pump for 15k gallon pool?
As a general rule of thumb, you should run your pool pump for 8 hours per day in the summer and 4 hours per day in the spring and fall. However, this is just a guideline and you may need to adjust the amount of time you run your pump based on your specific pool size and swimming habits.
If you have a 15,000 gallon pool, you will need to run your pool pump at a rate of approximately 54 gallons per minute (GPM). This means that your pump should be able to circulate all of the water in your pool at least once every 8 hours.
You can calculate the specific GPM for your pool by using the following formula: Gallons per minute (GPM) = Pool Volume (in gallons) / Turnover Rate (in minutes). For example, a 15,000 gallon pool would have a turnover rate of 120 minutes, so the formula would be: GPM = 15,000 / 120 = 125 GPM.
The turnover rate is the amount of time it takes for all of the water in your pool to pass through the filter. The higher the turnover rate, the more efficient your filtration system will be. Most pools have a turnover rate of between 8 and 10 hours.
Once you know the specific GPM for your pool, you can select a pump that is capable of circulating that amount of water. Remember to factor in things like head loss when choosing a pump so that you don’t end up with too much or too little flow for your pool.
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