Most pool owners would agree a swimming pool is a great addition to your home. Not only does it add to the quality of your life, it also can add equity to the home. They are great for entertaining and to relax in the long summer nights. However, most pool owners would also agree having and maintaining a pool is a big financial investment. The average swimming pool pump can use as much energy as all other home appliances combined. Pumps can cost over a thousand dollars/year to run (unless you use a variable speed pump). They can save pool owners up to 90% of electricity costs!
How pumps work:
Water is drawn into the pump from the main drain and skimmer. Water enters the pump where the basket sits, and into the impeller. The impeller is a rotating part of the pump that is attached to the motor, and creates centrifugal force which forces the water out of the pump and into the multi-port valve, and finally into the pool filter.
After that, the water will travel through the filter and then the chlorinator (or salt cell), and finally through the return lines, waterfalls, slides and ancillary water return areas to the pool.
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