Hayward Pool Pump Sizing Chart

The information provided here is intended as a guide in helping customers determine which size pump will be suitable for an existing swimming pool.

Hayward pool pump sizing chart.

Check with the manufacturer for specific flow rate requirements. A heat pump is the most energy efficient solution to heat your pool in warmer climates. The turnover rate for the pool may not be as large as the spa jet requirement. The correct filter size depends on the size of the pool.

All filters have a gpm design rating and a turnover rate. Always remember to take the lowest of the maximum flow rates for sizing up your pool pump. To maintain good water clarity you must run the pump long enough each day to filter and sanitize the water in your pool. A turnover rate of 8 or 10 hours is a typical sizing rate for residential pools.

Pool pump selection guide. In fact heat pumps provide energy savings up to 70 over gas heaters. If the spa requires more than 20 of the pool turnover rate a two pump system should be considered. Otherwise you could risk damaging the setup for part of your pool environment.

For example the pipes leading to your spa could differ from the main pool area. Spa jets normally require 10 15 gpm. Your plumbing setup may be different across your entire pool environment. Heat pumps capture heat from the surrounding air to heat the pool water and are particularly good if you want to maintain a constant pool water temperature.