What is the Min/Max gallon pool that this will work with? How many hours a day does it need to run, is it energy efficient or does it use a lot of electricity and does it work with a low flow (VLF) pump? What is the Min/Max gallon pool that this will work with? How many hours a day does it need to run, is it energy efficient or does it use a lot of electricity and does it work with a low flow... » Read More What is the Min/Max gallon pool that this will work with? How many hours a day does it need to run, is it energy efficient or does it use a lot of electricity and does it work with a low flow (VLF) pump? « Show Less
262604
The maximum pool size is 35,000 gallons my pool is 17,500 gallons and I ran the unit for 10 hours a day at 100% and never had any issues except for low salt alarm which the salt has to be at 4000 ppm. It was well worth the money you do still have to add shock from time to time but a 24 pound box lasted me from March to September. My electric bill didn't change but I hooked the unit up so when the pump came on the flow sensor would start the apure35. It should run with a low flow pump it doesn't take much pressure to activate the switch.
262605
It is supposed to work with 35K Gallon Pools. My Pool has 28,000 Gallons and the unit works perfectly. Living in Texas, I am using level two setting in the Summer and level one in the Winter, the pump runs 24/7. However, the flow rate must be at least 20GPM, otherwise the flow switch will shut it off. The power consumption of the chlorine generator depends on your pool size, the pump operating time and the desired chlorine level setting. With my settings, the power consumption should be between 500 and 1000 Watts per day.
262606
You can download the manual from Jandy site, http://www.zodiacpoolsystems.com/Products/Water-Sanitizers/AquaPure-Ei.aspx select "Downloads" tab. This will answer most of your questions. I have a low flow pump but it will not turn on the in-line flow switch therefore I have to run in high speed mode. I am going to try to modify the flow switch paddle larger to catch more water flow to turn on the sanitizer. Currently I run at 5 hours high speed produces enough chlorine for 22,000 gallon pool. Small amount of energy, benefit is not having to deal with adding chlorine at all.
1644190
Ya you can run this with photovoltaics. The only thing is that this is 120VAC so you will need an inverter from the solar panel to the pump. More than likely there are DC pumps out there and you could hook directly to it. It will start pumping when the sun comes up and stop when it goes down. If you want it to continuously run then get a larger solar panel --&gt; charge controller--&gt;battery--&gt;pump. My estimate since pump is 6 watts get at least an 18-20 watt panel then a battery that will last you through the night, 6 watts * 18 hours * 2 (oversize it) = 216 watt*hour battery.
1662100
I would say that it will not power the system by itself. I am using one of the panels as a battery charger for a 2100 mah 12 volt battery which runs a pond pump and have not had any problem with the system. I do have the pump cycling on a timer so it is not running 24/7, which gives the panel time to charge the battery some a couple of hours a day. I think you need to figure out your amperage needs and maybe use two batteries in the system if needed. I also think you might check into using a deep cycle battery or a battery made for heavy equipment. The use of two panels would make a measurable difference also. Good Luck I would say that it will not power the system by itself. I am using one of the panels as a battery charger for a 2100 mah 12 volt battery which runs a pond pump and have not had any problem with the system. I do have the pump cycling on a timer so it is not running 24/7, which gives the panel time to charge the battery some a couple of hours a day. I think you need to figure out your amperage needs and maybe use two batteries in the system if needed. I also think you might check into using a deep cycle battery or a battery made for heavy equipment. The use of two panels would make a... » Read More I would say that it will not power the system by itself. I am using one of the panels as a battery charger for a 2100 mah 12 volt battery which runs a pond pump and have not had any problem with the system. I do have the pump cycling on a timer so it is not running 24/7, which gives the panel time to charge the battery some a couple of hours a day. I think you need to figure out your amperage needs and maybe use two batteries in the system if needed. I also think you might check into using a deep cycle battery or a battery made for heavy equipment. The use of two panels would make a measurable difference also. Good Luck « Show Less
1476490
I have used mine once, to lower the water level in my pool. I didn't drain the pool entirely, so don't know. However, my sense is that this is a pretty simple, straight forward unit, and would continue to run until power is cut. FYI, this unit does not require additional hose, as your garden hose connects directly to the pump. I made the mistake of ordering extra hose, since they weren't clear on this, and got stuck with it. The pump is pretty slow!! So don't count on draining an average size swimming pool in just a few hours. It will take much longer than that.
2018021
The book will tell you but my 12000 gal pool it has to run 6 hrs. This system has worked great for me. I run the pump for 8 hrs.
455603
It is not a 68 GPM pump. It comes close to 68 gal per hour, however. I also wanted to decrease the flowrate and I bought a (Pulsed Width Modulator)PWM. This did not work even thought my voltmeter showed a smooth increase and decrease in voltage. I tried the PWM with a different motor, a battery operated cooling fan we used on our dog kennel when we flew with them. The PWM controlled the speed of the fan nicely. I don't know exactly why but it did not work with the pump. I was using 2, 6 volt batteries in series to get the 12 v for the motor. When I used just one 6 v battery, the motor ran at slower speed and this would have worked but it was still more output than I wanted. I would up installing a tee on the discharge with a small valve at the outlet so that I could control the discharge while allowing a significant portion of the flow to bypass throught the branch of the tee.
1972419
What everyone else has told you here is true. The only thing I would add is that you may want to play w/ the time in order to fine tune it. I have an 80gal. tank, & have it come on for 1.5hrs in the morning about 6am & again at 6pm. This satisfies all our needs for the day. If you have a cheaper rate at night, time it to come on for the amount of time you determine so that it goes off at the time the rate does too. If the heater is satisfied before the time is up, it won't be on anyway...Remember to reset the clock after a noticeable power outage however!!!
1665970
I've run my previous one for twelve hours or longer. However, I burnt it out when I let it run dry overnight. I'm sure it would have continued to run, had there been water to pump. The unit is so good, for so little money, I bought another.
1065438
I run this pump for about 20 hrs a day at 1750 RPM. It uses less than 200watts. The old pump ran for 12 hrs a day and used around 1300watts. 200x21 = 4200. 1300x12 = 15600. Huge difference. My elec bills have been much lower. Also I have had no algae problem at all this summer, and still used less chemicals. I think it's because the water is constantly moving and not sitting still for as long. I have been very happy that I made the change to variable speed.
745332
The pump is about half the size of my old pump. The advantage of the pump is runs slower at about 5 psi and uses about a third of the electricty so it runs 18 hours a day. That saves thirty percent . Remember the pool must be turned over at least once a day. The number that's most important is gallons per money. You need to figure out you pool needs and find a pump that will turn the pool over in 16 hours at half speed.(1,500 rpm)
1707185
My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water... » Read More My pump in in the 2000 gph range, with the waterfall 3 or so feet above the pump (which worked quite well) - however, my pond is over 600 gallons. Not sure how well a pump that size will work with a smaller pond as the amount of water in the "plumbing flow" may be significant compared to the pond (depending on how yours is set up). I had a smaller (<100 gallon) water feature where I had to add water once the pump starts (to replace the volume of water in the waterfall and running down the rocks) and once the pump stops, the water then overflows the pond. As long as the water flow was constant, once filled, it ran great. « Show Less
1429147
I used two of these on my 10,000 gallon pool. I did not use my 1hp pool pump ( I did not want to run it for 8 hours a day). I set up a small 250 GPH utility pump to circulate water. I run it for 8 hours a day at a cost of about 15 cents a day. The incoming temp was about 75- outgoing about 100. It resulted in a raise of total pool temp of about 8 degrees. The HP of the circulating pump does not make a difference. Only a set amount of Sun energy can be transferred to the water based on the sq. footage of the panels, amount of sun and hours per day of circulation. The HP or GPH will not make a difference as long as you are circulating water through the panel. I used two of these on my 10,000 gallon pool. I did not use my 1hp pool pump ( I did not want to run it for 8 hours a day). I set up a small 250 GPH utility pump to circulate water. I run it for 8 hours a day at a cost of about 15 cents a day. The incoming temp was about 75- outgoing about 100. It resulted in a raise of total pool temp of about 8 degrees. The HP of the circulating pump does not make a difference. Only a set amount of Sun energy can be transferred to the water based on the sq. footage of the panels, amount of sun and hours per day of circulation. The HP or GPH will not make... » Read More I used two of these on my 10,000 gallon pool. I did not use my 1hp pool pump ( I did not want to run it for 8 hours a day). I set up a small 250 GPH utility pump to circulate water. I run it for 8 hours a day at a cost of about 15 cents a day. The incoming temp was about 75- outgoing about 100. It resulted in a raise of total pool temp of about 8 degrees. The HP of the circulating pump does not make a difference. Only a set amount of Sun energy can be transferred to the water based on the sq. footage of the panels, amount of sun and hours per day of circulation. The HP or GPH will not make a difference as long as you are circulating water through the panel. « Show Less
1949943
I run mine twice a day for 2 hours each time. It only needs to run long enough to turn the pool water once each day.
2213947
Please excuse previous response......I was interrupted !)According to the specs it is .5 gallons per hour......the amount of water you put down on any given area can bedetermined by the space between the emitters; 6, 9 oe 12 inches. The emitter line is good because wond does not effect it, as it does with the porous "soakers"
648800
Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced.Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep your water balanced. You do it once, and then pretty much maintenance free all summer giving you time to really enjoy your pool. Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced.Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep... » Read More Yes, I have this set-up and it works GREAT. My pool is only 16' round, 48'' high (approx. 5000 gal) though so I set the filter pump to run approx. 4 hrs. every night together with the saltwater chlorinator and I only had to shock the pool once or twice last summer, and that only because I did not run the filter for a few days. What a change from years past when it took so much work just to keep the water balanced.Setting your pump up with a saltwater chlorinator will give you a virtually MAINTENANCE-FREE pool all summer long. No more constantly adding chlorine or trying to keep your water balanced. You do it once, and then pretty much maintenance free all summer giving you time to really enjoy your pool. « Show Less
1468562
It only runs for maybe 2 hrs at the most. Shuts off after the pool is clean. I didn't notice any change in my electricity bill after I got mine.
2148522
Well your timing is great! It can pump from the bottom of a sump pump crock into a 5 gallon plastic bucket. 'Tis a slight bit slow, but not to worry, it works great! Have an extra set of batteries handy, we were without power for 21 hours. Just a miracle that we had it in our garage. Jjim