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Pump sizing, how easy to get it wrong

Details: Parent Category: FAQs; Published: Friday, 28 March 2014 11:31; Written by Graeme Whitfield; Hits: 2753

746 watts=1 hp, sounds simple? Some one offers you a 1 hp pump but maybe it is only 0.7 hp or 520 watts as you were quoted the input not the output. Ask to see the book where all the specifications are printed.

The next item is labeling, some call a 1 hp output a 1000,100, 1.0 which may infer that the 1 hp pump is 1 kw i.e. 1000 watts not 746. A bit deceptive even though it does loosely relate to the input

Confused yet? some companies rate their pumps by flow rate, not a horse power or watt anywhere.

Flow rate is the best system as the whole system maybe worked out correctly. IF you need a new pump, bigger is not necessarily better, IF flow rates are all wrong, it just puts up the pressure and costs more electricity. As a qualified electrical contractor, pool and spa builder for many years, I talk to many customers that are bewildered due to conflicting advice, it is difficult for people to filter the facts with regards to their requirements. What are the qualifications of the person to whom you are speaking? As a qualified, licenced supplier and installer of equipment it is my duty to you, to select the correct and best priced alternatives for your job. Some low priced stuff is just fine, but, just buying anything because it's cheap will not do, especially if you get the size wrong. Call Bob, I'll work it out for you 0243690299

Portable Pool Safety

Details: Published: Wednesday, 26 March 2014 14:16; Written by Graeme Whitfield; Hits: 2800

New rules about safety of portable pools, do the 5, have fun and keep the kids safe.

New safety rules

Poolrite/ SpaQuip/Digiheat Spa Pool Heaters

Details: Parent Category: News; Published: Monday, 17 March 2014 11:22; Written by Graeme Whitfield; Hits: 4639

The old green Poolrite 6 kw electric spa heater has not been manufactured for 10-15 years.(looked like a Coolie hat on a thermos flask) Later Poolrite actually sold the Spa Quip "Classic" as their own. When Spa Quip was bought by Davey/GUD this arrangement ended. Eventually Poolrite became a new company with reduced catalogue.

The Spa Quip Classic heater is still sold and available 2.5, 4.5 and 6 kw sizes all same price RRP$1,354.10, my discount price just869!

There is a cheaper Australian approved 6 kw heater "Digiheat" it is only 687 + GST. To use the Digiheat plumbing needs to changed around as the Digiheat pipes are East/west, you might need to relocate it to fit. For me the price advantage outweighs the cost of plumbing .

There are new people like "Coasts" from China that retail direct into Australia, problem there is NO Australian approval, CE is no good in Australia. I have samples, good product, made well, but cant sell them! Totally illegal, user is responsible all accidents!

Cheaper than Ebay

Details: Parent Category: News; Published: Saturday, 08 March 2014 22:56; Written by Graeme Whitfield; Hits: 2800

Did you know I run eBay adverts too? Lots of pool stuff including chlorinator parts you may need, goto eBay and search "ozepool"

eBay charges lots of fees!, you could call me for a better deal! When you see an item very cheap there has to be a reason, old stock, obsolete, or even a sly deal, call me I'll check it out impartially 0243690299. PS do not buy a 2hp pump just because it is cheap(when it should be 3/4, do not buy a liner for your AGP before you talk to me(is the wall rusted out?), do not buy a pool cleaner thinking it is a panacea for other pump problems. Avoid costly errors, talk to a qualified person who is licenced with years of pool and electrical experiance. We only sell new pool gear with factory warranty on eBay, if not sure call or "ask a question"