Swimming Pool Pumps – an essential part of your pool maintenance.
Swimming pool pumps are essential for maintaining your swimming pool. They are responsible for circulating the water throughout your swimming pool in much the same way that your heart circulates blood throughout your body. Pool pumps come in many sizes. Generally, the bigger swimming pool you have the larger size of the pump you need to keep up with the circulation of larger volumes of water. Swimming pool pumps are much more common on in-ground pools but can be of value for above ground pools as well.
Most swimming pool pumps have a life span of about eight years with proper care and maintenance. The most likely part of a pool pump to stop working is the motor. You can purchase a new or rebuilt motor to put into your pool pump. If your pump is making a screeching noise, that is an indicator the bearings in the motor are about to give out. Installing a new or rebuilt motor can be tricky and time-consuming.
Other parts of the pool pump that may have to be replaced include the mechanical shaft seal. This seal prevents water from leaking into the motor. Failure to replace it once it begins leaking will result in having to replace the motor or entire pump as well. This is one area that a little bit of preventative maintenance can go a long way, both in terms of money and time. The propeller of your pool pump may need to be replaced, but more often it is just clogged. A good cleaning with a pressure washer or high-pressure water hose generally will solve the problem.
Air leaks in your pool pump can be hard to find and are often misdiagnosed as another problem. This can be frustrating if you continue to replace parts on the pump, but don’t solve the problem. Most air leaks are the result of a loose o-ring. This is very inexpensive to replace. Make sure it is well lubricated before installing or it is likely to break once the pump is turned on.
You may find it more cost effective to replace your entire pool pump if it has been in use for a long time and you continually have to replace parts on it. Check to see if the pump is still under warranty. If the pump has not lasted a sufficient length of time, consider replacing it with a larger pump or another brand.
Some pool pumps are designed to heat your swimming pool. They run off of electricity and solar energy. They operate on solar energy when enough is available, and use electricity as a backup source. This is a great product for those who want to enjoy their swimming pool all year long, regardless of the temperature outside. Generally, heat pool pumps are very cost effective. The will last in most swimming pools for 10 to 15 years.
Jacuzzi pool pumps work in the same manner as swimming pool pumps. However, they are designed to provide heat as well. They have a longer life than swimming pool pumps, mainly because Jacuzzi’s have less water in them to circulate, so they don’t have to work as hard. There are replacement parts for Jacuzzi pool pumps as well.
Intex is a very popular manufacturer of pool and Jacuzzi pumps. They have a great rating with consumers because they are reliable, easy to install, and offered at a fair price. Swimming pool and Jacuzzi pool pumps are a necessity for proper functioning. Investing in a quality pump will give better results and better enjoyment of your pool or Jacuzzi.