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What size pool pump do I need for 35000 gallons?

What size pool pump do I need for 35000 gallons?

If you have a 35,000 gallon pool and want a turnover rate of 10 hours, you will need a pump with a flow rate of 56 gallons per minute.

What size pool holds 30000 gallons?

20 ft x 40 ft
Common Pool Sizes and Its Capacity In Gallons

Pool Size US Gallons
16 ft x 34 ft 20,400
16 ft x 36 ft 21,600
18 ft x 36 ft 24,300
20 ft x 40 ft 30,000

How much HP does my pool pump need?

According to the chart for 50 Feet of Head (closest to 47′), we need a pump between 3/4 HP (31 GPM) and 1 HP (50 GPM). Since we always go for the higher GPM, we would select the 1 HP pump.

How many gallons of water does a pool pump need?

We have a pool that holds 15,000 gallons of water. We need to circulate 30,000 gallons of water every 24 hours – but remember, a pump has specifications of Gallons Per Minute (GPM) A 15,000-gallon pool needs about 20 GPM output if we want to run it 24 hours per day .

How to find the right size pool pump?

Use this formula to determine your turnover rate: For example: If a pool is 35,000 gallons and we want a turnover rate of 8 hours, our equation would look like this: 35,000 / 8 / 60 = 73 GPM (gallons per minute) According to the table above, we need a pump with a 73 GPM rating in order to achieve an 8 hour turnover time.

How many GPM does a 15, 000 gallon pool need?

A 15,000-gallon pool needs about 20 GPM output if we want to run it 24 hours per day. Most people run their pool on an 8-hour on/16-hour off (stagnant) cycle. That means for the majority of the day, the pool water is just sitting there, not circulating.

Is there a maximum flow rate for a pool pump?

As our pool water makes it through the line to the pump, it is passed to another restricting element known as the pool filter. Every filter has a maximum flow rate as well, and if you go over that flow rate your water will not be filtered properly. We have included a chart so you can size your pool filter properly.