Buyer's Guide To Pool Pumps
Two-speed pump
- Fine for older pools
- High speed for cleaning, starting a roof-mounted solar heater or backwashing your filter
- Low speed for daily filtration
- Requires an automatic controller
Four-speed pump
- Best for pools requiring varying flow rates for fountains, spas, solar heaters, waterfalls or other applications
- Pump speed can be programmed for each application
- Requires an automatic controller
Variable-speed pump
- Provides flexibility to run at more than four speeds
- Programmable to run at the best speeds for multiple applications
- Does not require an automatic controller
Consider selecting a licensed pool professional to do the installation.
