INST 448 Jacuzzi® JVX Series Pool pump V10-17
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SELECTION OF APPROPRIATE SPEEDS
General Rules:
The total volume of water in your pool should be turned over at least once a day.
If operating for longer periods of time, you may be able to turn the output of your salt chlorinator to a
lower level. Check your chlorine level frequently to ensure you do not over or under chlorinate your
swimming pool.
Low Speed (JVX160-1325RPM, JVX300-1150rpm) is factory pre-set and is the recommended setting for
your daily filtration flow rate – enough to gentle turn the water over once per day and circulate the
water completely around your pool.
Medium Speed (2000 RPM Both Models) is generally set up as your special purpose flow rate. For
example, an In-floor cleaning system will require higher pressures and flow rates to operate and medium
speed can be set up to operate the In-floor cleaning system. Other special purpose flow rates may
include but are not limited to: operating spa jets, operating water falls or water features, operating a
suction pool cleaner.
High Speed ( JVX160-3075RPM, JVX300-3400 RPM) is generally set up to backwash your sand filter. As
a rule of thumb, this speed should be set so that the gauge on your filter is approximately 10 PSI to 15
PSI in pressure but this will depend on the size of your filter, and the size and length of the backwash
pipe line.
Overdrive mode can be used to drive in floor cleaning systems, obtain extra pressure when spa jets are
selected or for additional vacuum suction when cleaning the pool.
In warmer weather, or when the pool is used a lot, your pump should operate for 12 hours a day or more.
Check your chlorine levels and visually inspect your water to ensure that (a) you have adequate chlorine and (b)
the water in your pool looks clear and inviting. If you have any doubts, take a sample of water to your local pool
shop for a water analysis.
Examples of Speed Selection during operation and use of your Jacuzzi® JVX150 and JVX250 Pool Pumps:
Function
Speed
Vacuuming Pool or Spa
High Speed
Operating Spa Jets
High Speed
Operating Waterfall or Water Feature
Medium Speed or High Speed, depending on effect
required
Cleaning up pool with Cloudy Water
Up to 24 hours on High Speed
General Filtration
Low Speed (8 hours in winter, 8 to 12 hours in
summer)
Some Tips:
The Jacuzzi® JVX160 Pool Pump will provide around 3,900 to 4,700 Gallons per hour on high speed, depending
on pipework, valves, filter size and other equipment installed on your pool. On low speed the factory preset
flow rate is approximately 1,980 gallons per hour. Low speed will use approximately 10% of the power
consumption that high speed will use. Therefore, operating the pump 8 hours per day will provide a 15,000
gallon pool one complete turn over.
The Jacuzzi® JVX300 Pool Pump will provide around 9,510 gallons per hour on high speed, depending on pipe
work and the Factory preset low speed at 1150 RPM will provide around 3,170 gallons per hour. This is
sufficient to turn a 24,000 gallon pool over once per day.
As a guide, low speed should achieve a visible skimming of the surface of the pool through your skimmer box.
However, should your pool water develop cloudiness or your pool surface exhibit algae growth you may need to
increase the low speed of your pump to ensure adequate circulation of water and chlorine to all parts of your
pool
It is important to check your chlorine levels, pH and other parameters to ensure your water quality is correct
before adjusting the speed of your pump. We recommend these checks are carried out by your professional
pool shop or service technician.
