Water pumps

The pool pump is the heart of the installation: it moves water through the pool filter, and without it no chemical treatment works properly. This category covers both single-speed and variable-speed pool pumps, which are more efficient and considerably quieter.

What size pool pump do I need? The practical rule is that the full volume of the pool should pass through the filtration unit at least twice a day. For the exact figure, our pump calculator works it out from your pool volume and also estimates the running cost.

You will also find the usual spare parts — pre-filters, lids, seals and impellers — to fix common pool breakdowns without replacing the whole unit.

The filtration unit is usually the single biggest energy consumer in the whole installation. How much a pool pump costs to run depends on its power rating and daily filtration hours, and that is where an efficient variable-speed pump pays off: running longer at low revolutions filters better and cuts consumption significantly.

If your pool pump is not filtering properly or is making noise, start by ruling out air leaks and a clogged pre-filter. Most pool filter problems are solved with a new seal or a thorough clean, long before replacing the pump becomes necessary.