not enough information has been given to answer this question. there are two variables: flow rate - expressed in gallons/minute (gpm) and pressure expressed in pounds per square inch (psi). depending on how it's set up, a 1 hp pump could move a little bit of water very far and fast (low gpm/high psi) - like a pressure washer... or it could move a lot of water, but not with great pressure (like a sewage pump)
A pool pump motor which is drawing half the amps listed on its nameplate can indicate a problem with the windings or a lack of incoming current. Pumps will only draw as many amps as are required to operate under the current load.
1 HP = 745.70 wattsPower (watts) = Current (amps) x VoltsSo if you use a 110 volt system, amps = 745.7/110 = 6.779 ampsIf you use a 220 volt system, amps = 745.7/220 = 3.389 ampsFor a 12 volt system, amps = 745.7/12 = 62.142 amps
One horsepower is equivalent to 746 watts. So if the motor is wired for 220 volts the current consumed is 3.39 amps. (watts divided by voltage = current) so? the label says 7.6 amps for a 1hp with a SF of 1.25 at 240 volts. 9.6 for a 1.5 hp .this is your typical pool pump motor, what motor are you getting data from ?
A 240V well pump typically draws around 10-15 amps.
Solar panels produce DC voltages. I presume that your pool pump uses 120 volts AC. Find the amperage of the pump. Find out what the output current of a single solar cell produces. Divide this into the pump amperage. If the output voltage is 12 VDC then you will need at least 10 cells to start. The total current of these 10 cells will have to be greater that the pump motor nameplate. Now you will have to purchase an inverter to change the DC to AC.
Yes, an older pump/motor can draw more amps. This usually happens when the motors windings are going bad or the bearings are going out. This causes the motor to have to work harder to rotate. It should have its own breaker. If its blowing your main, The motors windings are probably bad and the motor should be replaced.
To answer this question the pump's voltage is needed.
is it on
Not necessarily it all depends on how many amps it draws.
To efficiently pump water out of a pool, you can use a submersible pump or a pool pump with a hose attachment. Place the pump at the lowest point in the pool and connect the hose to a drainage area. Turn on the pump to remove the water quickly and effectively.
A blockage in the downstream side of the pump could make this pump work harder raising the amps as the pump now has to do more work to get through the line. An upstream blockage would make the pump spin more freely lowering the amps on the pump as it will not be doing any work.
There are many different places where one could purchase a pool heat pump online. Some retailers who sell this type of product include Pool Supply 360, Pool Supply Unlimited, and National Pool Wholesalers.