POOL PUMP AND MOTOR QUALITY SWIMFLO 2 0.75KW
Product Description:
The Quality Swimflo 2 0.75kW Pool Pump and Motor is part of the Quality Swimflo 2 swimming pool pump range and is designed for residential pools up to 60,000 litres. It is a good match for medium sized pool filtration systems that need dependable daily circulation through a correctly sized filter.
A pool pump is one of the most important parts of the swimming pool system. It draws water from the pool through the weir or skimmer, moves it through the pump leaf basket, pushes it through the filter and returns filtered water back to the pool. When the pump, filter and pipework are correctly matched, the pool filtration system can work more effectively and the pool is easier to maintain.
The Quality Swimflo 2 0.75kW model is recommended for use with a 3 bag sand filter. This makes it suitable for many standard residential pool systems where a smaller 0.55kW pump may not provide enough circulation, but where a larger 1.1kW or 1.5kW pump may not be necessary.
This pump includes a composite stainless steel shaft and 3/4 inch ceramic shaft seal, both listed in the supplied product information. It also includes a low profile twist and lock lid, designed to make leaf basket access more convenient while helping create a secure seal when the lid is fitted correctly.
The pump is self priming and can be installed above or below water level when correctly installed. If the pump is installed below water level, a control valve should be fitted on the suction pipe between the pool weir or skimmer and the pump. This helps prevent flooding when the lid is opened to clean the pump leaf basket.
Correct pipe sizing is important. The supplied installation instructions state that suction and discharge pipes must not be smaller than the pump connection. The suction pipe diameter should be 50mm minimum, with 63mm recommended where suitable. The suction line should be kept as short as possible and should enter the pump straight and horizontally for at least four times the pipe diameter.
Pump positioning, ventilation and drainage are also important. The pump should be placed on a flat, level surface that is protected from rain and flooding. The motor is fan cooled and requires constant ventilation during operation. A minimum clearance of 150mm behind the motor fan cowling should be allowed for airflow and service access.
Electrical connection must be completed by a suitably qualified person. The motor should not be repositioned because it has a drain hole at the bottom to drain off any water that may leak past the mechanical shaft seal. The supplied cable length is for testing only and should be replaced with suitably rated cable.
Routine maintenance helps protect the pump and motor. Clean the pump leaf trap and pool weir basket regularly, keep the motor free from dust, replace the lid O ring yearly and backwash the filter weekly or when pressure rises by 50 percent above the starting operating pressure. Only silicone paste should be used on O rings and seals. Do not use Vaseline or petroleum based lubricants.
FAQs
What is the Quality Swimflo 2 0.75kW Pool Pump used for?
The Quality Swimflo 2 0.75kW Pool Pump is used to circulate swimming pool water through the filtration system. It moves water from the pool through the filter and returns filtered water back to the pool.
What pool size is this pump suitable for?
The supplied product information states that this pump is suitable for pools up to 60,000 litres.
What filter is recommended for the 0.75kW Swimflo 2 pump?
The supplied information recommends pairing this pump with a 3 bag sand filter.
Is this pump suitable for smaller pools?
It can be used where the pool system is correctly sized, but for smaller pools a lower powered pump may be more appropriate. Always match the pump to the pool volume, filter size and pipework.
Is this pump suitable for larger pools?
This specific 0.75kW model is listed for pools up to 60,000 litres. Larger pools may require a larger pump and filter combination.
Is this pump self priming?
Yes. The supplied installation guidance states that the pump is self priming and can be installed above or below water level when correctly installed.
Can this pump be installed below water level?
Yes, but if installed below water level, a control valve should be fitted on the suction pipe between the pool weir or skimmer and the pump. This helps prevent flooding when the pump lid is opened.
What pipe size should be used?
The supplied installation guide states that suction and outlet pipe diameters should be 50mm minimum, with 63mm recommended where suitable.
Why is motor ventilation important?
The motor is fan cooled. Poor ventilation can cause overheating, premature bearing failure or motor burnout. A minimum clearance of 150mm behind the motor fan cowling should be allowed.
Is the motor waterproof?
No. The motor is not waterproof. The pump must be protected from rain and flooding, and the pump house or box must have adequate drainage.
What maintenance does the pump need?
Clean the pump leaf trap and pool weir basket regularly, keep the motor dust free, replace the lid O ring yearly, backwash the filter weekly or when pressure rises, and use silicone paste only on O rings and seals.
What does it mean if water leaks from the drain seal plate flange?
The supplied troubleshooting information states that water leaking from the drain seal plate flange usually means the mechanical seal needs to be replaced.
What warranty does this pump have?
The supplied product information states a 3 year warranty, subject to normal operating conditions.
Key Features & Benefits
- 0.75kW residential pool pump and motor
- Suitable for pools up to 60,000 litres
- Recommended for 3 bag sand filters
- Self priming design
- Composite stainless steel shaft
- 3/4 inch ceramic shaft seal
- Low profile twist and lock lid
- Easy pump basket access
- Suitable for medium sized residential pool systems
- Can be installed above or below water level when correctly installed
- 50mm minimum pipework
- 63mm recommended pipework where suitable
- Fan cooled motor
- Professional installation recommended
- 3 year warranty, subject to normal operating conditions
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