JoelG

Never mind. Got it all sorted out, thanks.

Hey Homer, Thanks for the input. I think we've pretty much made up our mind at this point to use pool company B, and go with the 8 jets and 2HP dedicated spa motor. It turns out the first guy (company A) was planning on 4 jets powered by the 1HP pool filter motor. That doesn't seem like enough. Enjoy your pool. Regards, -joel

DKN1997, Great stuff here. It was helpful to hear of the various approaches that you've taken over the years based on your experience. Good point that a two motor system gives you a built-in spare in case your filter motor burns out. Sounds like a single motor ain't gonna cut it, especially a 1HP. I do know he uses individual 2" lines for everything, so maybe he's thinking I could upgrade the spa pump in the future. I'll take your advice and ask him more questions. Best regards, -joel

Pool Owner, Thanks for the informative reply. The .25HP/jet rule is very good to know. Your suggestion of going to the library and checking out pool books is a good one. I buy books for just about everything I do, and yet it never occured to me to look for a book on one of the most expensive purchase one can make. Love your blog too. Lot's of good information there. You're just an all around good guy. Best regards, -joel

Howdy ya'll, I'm new on the board. We're in the planning stages of a new pool, and talking to a couple of pool companies. The pool will be approx 35' x 14'. It will have a 6x7 spa at one end that spills over into the pool. Company A gave us a bid with a single pump -- a 1 HP Jandy which would operate both pool and spa. Company B says they'd use a 2HP pump to drive the spa, and another 1HP pump for the pool filter. Other than a bit of added complexity, is there any reason I wouldn't want a 2 pump system? Is a 1HP pump adequate for a spa? Thanks in advance! -joel