Jimmy Reed of Century Motors, a Regal Rexnord brand, discusses the evolution from single-speed motors to today’s variable-speed systems — and what the...

When troubleshooting poor circulation, technicians often focus on the pump itself. But before condemning it, the better question is: “Is the pump real...

For many pool service technicians, the pump performance curve is one of the most overlooked pages in the installation manual. But the curve answers qu...

Take a look at Figure 1. At first glance, it looks like an engineering chart filled with numbers, axes, and curved lines. Many service technicians fli...

For decades, one of the most common rules of thumb in the pool industry was simple: Run the pump long enough to achieve a certain number of turnovers ...

At the heart of the hydraulic system of the pool is the pool pump, but without well-designed plumbing and flow dynamics, even the best pump can underp...

When it comes to maintaining a healthy, efficient, and sparkling clean pool, two key metrics stand out: flow rate and water pressure. These two factor...

For existing swimming pools, the pump can be the solution or the root of many problems. A pump that’s too small won’t circulate water properly, leadin...

Optimizing Daily Run Times with A Variable Speed Pump Example on using a Pump Curve: With a pool, pump, filter, and automatic pool cleaner installed, ...

Flow Rate The measurement of gallons per minute (gpm) of water that is flowing through a circulation system at any given time. Turnover Rate The time ...