POOL CIRCULATION SYSTEMS
Sparkling clean pool water – dive
right in! Healthy and beautiful pool water can be achieved with proper water chemistry and a functioning pool
circulation system.
What Is A Pool Circulation System?
Pool circulation systems are
responsible for the flow of water, the carrier of mostly everything in the
pool. The main parts of the pool circulation system include the pump, filter,
and network of skimmers, drains, and returns. These 3 parts work together to
help keep pool water healthy.
Pool circulation systems can be
compared to the body’s circulatory system. The human circulatory system is responsible for the flow
of blood, the carrier of mostly everything in the body. The 3 independent parts
of the circulatory system include the heart, lungs and systemic circulation
(network of veins, arteries and blood vessels). These 3 parts work together to
provide the body with the nutrients, antibodies, oxygen, and hormones that it
needs to stay healthy.
How Does It Work?
In a pool circulation system,
water is drawn from the pool through skimmers and drains by a centrifugal pump.
The water passes through a basket in the skimmer and in front of the pump to
remove large debris before it gets to the pump’s impeller. The pressure created
by the pump’s impeller forces the water through a filter which intercepts any
debris not caught by the baskets. In some cases, the filtered water is treated
and heated before it is returned to the pool. This system of collection,
treatment, and return of pool water is repeated over and over to ensure the
water is clean, pleasant, and safe for your family and guests.
Let’s learn more about the
individual parts of the pool circulation system and the role they play in
keeping your pool water healthy and beautiful.
Pool Circulation System Parts
|
Name of Part |
Location |
Purpose |
|
Skimmer |
sides of pool at the water line |
creates surface tension,
drawing water to the pool plumbing system to intercept & remove debris |
|
Main Drain |
bottom of pool (some pools have
no drain) |
provides pool water to the pump
& improves water circulation within the pool |
|
Pump |
above the water level (in
ground pool) OR below the water level (above ground pool) |
circulates water |
|
Filter |
after the pump |
stops dirt from entering the
pool |
|
Chlorinator, Chlorine,
generator, sanitiser, ozonator, heater |
after the filter (equipment
varies with each pool) (chlorinator is after the filter and heater) |
cleans and treats filtered
water before it enters the pool |
|
Returns |
sides of pool just below the
water’s surface |
sends filtered, treated, and
heated water back to the pool |
Maintain Your Pool Circulation System
When the parts of the pool
circulation system are not working, the whole system breaks down. This can be
compared to your body’s circulatory system – when your heart, lungs, or
systemic circulation is not working, the body’s circulatory system breaks down.
Enjoy sparkling clean pool water by maintaining your pool circulation system
with the help of your local pool professional. Go ahead – dive right in