Swimming Pool

The mixture will produce a chlorine solution of approximately 500 milligrams per liter.
To disinfect water, add one part of

the chlorine solution to each 100 parts of water you are treating. This is about the same as adding 1 pint (16 ounces) of
the chlorine solution to 12.5 gallons of water.
In the heat of summer your pool can require 4 grams of chlorine per cubic meter of water (1000 litres) of water every day.
Always add the chlorine powder to the water, never the other way around. When adding chlorine powder to water in a bucket, add it
slowly and stir the water all the time. Avoid splashing. Keep stirring the solution in the bucket until all the chlorine has dissolved.
Chlorine is added to the water to kill germs. When it is added to a swimming pool, it forms a weak acid called hypochlorous acid that kills
bacteria like salmonella and E. coli, as well as germs that cause viruses such as diarrhea and swimmer's ear
Besides killing dangerous germs like bacteria, viruses and parasites, chlorine helps reduce disagreeable tastes and odors in
water. Chlorine also helps eliminate slime bacteria, molds and algae that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs, on the walls of water
mains and in storage tanks.
Water (Litres) Commissioning & New Water (Shock) Add Chlorine (Weekly)
600-800 1 & ½ Teaspoons ¾ Teaspoon
900-1200 3 Teaspoons 1 & ½ Teaspoons
1300-1500 4 Teaspoons 2 Teaspoons
1600-1800 6 Teaspoons 3 Teaspoons

The filter flow rate must be rated at least the same GPM as your pump, or higher. With pool filters, it's best to err on the larger size so it
can handle the power of your pump. A helpful rule of thumb is to choose a filter with at least 1 square foot per 10,000 gallons pool capacity.
POOL FILTER SIZING

Filter Sizing
Once you have chosen the right type of filter for your pool, it is important to get it sized
properly. It must be sized to match the pump which in turn must match the circulation needs of
the pool. If the filter is undersized, it will fill up quickly and also can be damaged by the force
of the pump. If the filter is undersized, it may not backwash well.
It is important to keep in mind that the manufacturer's flow ratings for filters are often very
optimistic. Our experience suggests that the following guidelines are much more realistic.
FILTER SIZING CHART #1
Optimal Square Footage of Filter for Different Pump Sizes
Pump Size Flow Rate Sand Filter DE Filter Cartridge Filter
3/4 HP 40 2.7 24 100
1.0 HP 50 3.4 36 150-200
1.5 HP 65 4.3 48 300
2.0 HP 87 5.8 60 400
2.5 HP 105 7.0 72 500
3.0 HP 120 8.0 84 600

Maximum Flow Rate Through Filter Media (flow per square foot of filter media)
Filter Type Sand Filter DE Filter Cartridge Filter
Maximum Flow Rate 15 GPM/sq. ft 2.0 GPM/sq. ft 0.25 GPM/sq. ft
FILTER SIZING CHART #2
Pool Pump Size Intake Lines (minimum) Recommended

Gallonage Filter Size
10,000 .75 hp 1 - 1.5" Cartridge - 100-200 Sq. Ft.

Sand - 3.0 Sq. Ft
15,000 1.0 hp 1 - 2.0" DE - 36 Sq Ft
20,000 1.5 hp 2 - 1.5" or 1 - 2.0" Cartridge - 300-400 Sq. Ft.

Sand - 3.9 Sq. Ft
25,000 1.5 hp 2 - 1.5" or 1 - 2.0" DE - 48 Sq Ft
30,000 2.0 hp 4 - 1.5" or 2 - 2.0" Cartridge - 400-500 Sq. Ft.

Sand - 4.9 Sq. Ft
35,000 2.0 hp 4 - 1.5" or 2 - 2.0" DE - 60 Sq Ft
40,000 2.5 hp 3 - 2.0" Cartridge - 500+ Sq. Ft.

Sand - 6.9 Sq. Ft
45,000 2.5 hp 3 - 2.0" DE - 72 Sq Ft
Note that these recommendations are only approximations based on typical conditions.
On-site analysis must be done to insure that the filter matches up properly with the pump and
the pool. For instance, if the plumbing runs on the equipment are particularly long, then the
resistance to flow in the piping will be greater and intake lines may need to be larger than
specified in this chart.
Note also that this may differ from the recommendations listed by the manufacturer .
The literature may indicate that it is OK to match up a 2.5 or 3.0 hp pump to a 60 square foot
DE filter, but we never recommend it because we have seen plenty of DE filter grids blown out
by these larger sized pumps. It is always better to oversize the filter. With an oversized filter,
the water flows through the filter media at a slower velocity and that results in finer filtration
and longer filter cycles.
Some builders will install a 3.0 hp filter pump on a pool/spa combination in order to give
maximum water flow through the spa jets.
This is nice except for the fact that the pump is so powerful that it has the potential to damage
the grids in the filter. The better way is to install a smaller filtration pump for the pool and then
run a separate booster pump. This keeps you from having to run a large 3.0 hp pump every
day on the normal filter cycles.
The US liquid gallon (frequently called simply "gallon") is legally defined as 231 cubic inches, which is exactly 3.785411784 litres.

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The mixture will produce a chlorine solution of approximately 500 milligrams per liter.

To disinfect water, add one part of

600-800 1 & ½ Teaspoons ¾ Teaspoon

900-1200 3 Teaspoons 1 & ½ Teaspoons

1300-1500 4 Teaspoons 2 Teaspoons

1600-1800 6 Teaspoons 3 Teaspoons

POOL FILTER SIZING

FILTER SIZING CHART #1

Optimal Square Footage of Filter for Different Pump Sizes

Pump Size Flow Rate Sand Filter DE Filter Cartridge Filter

3/4 HP 40 2.7 24 100

1.0 HP 50 3.4 36 150-200

1.5 HP 65 4.3 48 300

2.0 HP 87 5.8 60 400

2.5 HP 105 7.0 72 500

3.0 HP 120 8.0 84 600

Filter Type Sand Filter DE Filter Cartridge Filter

Maximum Flow Rate 15 GPM/sq. ft 2.0 GPM/sq. ft 0.25 GPM/sq. ft

FILTER SIZING CHART #2

Pool Pump Size Intake Lines (minimum) Recommended

10,000 .75 hp 1 - 1.5" Cartridge - 100-200 Sq. Ft.

20,000 1.5 hp 2 - 1.5" or 1 - 2.0" Cartridge - 300-400 Sq. Ft.

30,000 2.0 hp 4 - 1.5" or 2 - 2.0" Cartridge - 400-500 Sq. Ft.

40,000 2.5 hp 3 - 2.0" Cartridge - 500+ Sq. Ft.

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