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.

01
Pool Pump Types and Selection
Single-speed, two-speed, variable-speed, booster — what each does, when to pick it.
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02
Priming, Operation, and Flow Rate Optimization
How to prime a dry pump, what flow is ideal, and how to measure it.
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03
Seal and Impeller Maintenance
Shaft seal replacement, impeller inspection, and when to rebuild vs. replace.
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04
Energy Efficiency and Variable-Speed Benefits
The federal DOE mandate and the dollar-savings math for Florida homeowners.
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05
Troubleshooting Noisy Pumps and Cavitation
The sounds a pump makes and what each one means.
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06
Pump Basket and Strainer Cleaning Protocols
Why a clogged basket starves your pump — and the 2-minute fix.
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07
Motor Bearing and Capacitor Checks
The two most common pump-motor failures and how to diagnose them.
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08
VFD Programming for Variable-Speed Pumps
Setting schedules, ramp-up, priming speeds, and override modes.
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09
Booster Pump Setup (Cleaners, Water Features)
When a booster is needed and how to plumb it correctly.
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10
Pump Sizing Calculations (Turnover + Volume)
The math: pool volume, turnover target, head loss, required gpm.
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