Module 04 · 10 chapters · ~3 hrs
Pool Pumps
Selecting and maintaining pool pumps for high-volume filtration in debris-prone areas.
Module chapters
What you'll learn in this module
Each chapter below corresponds to one lesson or video. Links marked with → take you into our reference library for a deeper write-up on the same topic.
- 01Pool Pump Types and SelectionSingle-speed, two-speed, variable-speed, booster — what each does, when to pick it.Open →
- 02Priming, Operation, and Flow Rate OptimizationHow to prime a dry pump, what flow is ideal, and how to measure it.Open →
- 03Seal and Impeller MaintenanceShaft seal replacement, impeller inspection, and when to rebuild vs. replace.Open →
- 04Energy Efficiency and Variable-Speed BenefitsThe federal DOE mandate and the dollar-savings math for Florida homeowners.Open →
- 05Troubleshooting Noisy Pumps and CavitationThe sounds a pump makes and what each one means.Open →
- 06Pump Basket and Strainer Cleaning ProtocolsWhy a clogged basket starves your pump — and the 2-minute fix.Open →
- 07Motor Bearing and Capacitor ChecksThe two most common pump-motor failures and how to diagnose them.Open →
- 08VFD Programming for Variable-Speed PumpsSetting schedules, ramp-up, priming speeds, and override modes.Open →
- 09Booster Pump Setup (Cleaners, Water Features)When a booster is needed and how to plumb it correctly.Open →
- 10Pump Sizing Calculations (Turnover + Volume)The math: pool volume, turnover target, head loss, required gpm.Open →
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