Blue-White Aquatics
Pool
Flow Rate
Calculator
Pool water flow rate is important for determining the turnover rate and ensuring the pool water receives adequate filtration.
Not cycling enough water through the filter can result in swimming pool algae blooms, cloudy pool water, and water balance issues.
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Importance of Turnover Rate
Filtration
If it is too slow, your pool isn’t effectively being filtered.
Savings
If it is too fast, you are likely paying more than you should in energy costs.
Maintenance
Without efficient pool turnover, water quickly grows algae and collects dirt.
Environment
It allows you to be more environmentally friendly.
Economic
Ensures pool cleanliness without breaking the bank.
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Rectangular Pool
Right Triangle Pool
Circular Pool
Oval Pool
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Safety and Cleanliness
Optimizing
Pool Water
Filtration
Filtering pool water is essential for keeping the water clean and safe for swimmers; one filter turnover tends to remove 37% of contaminants. Subsequent turnovers gradually increase the filtration efficiency, with 86% filtration after two turnovers and 98% after four. Many codes require at least four turnovers every 24 hours in commercial pools.
Since different types of water use have varying degrees of contamination, the optimal turnover rate must be adjusted to account for water volume, activity levels, and contamination load.
Benefits With Blue-White
Advantages
of Optimal
Filtration
- Proper filtration, reducing dependency on irritating chemicals
- Avoiding filter damage from high flow rates
- Preventing heater damage from low flow rates
- Reducing energy cost
- Compliance with government agencies
Featured Flow Meters
Commercial use
F-300
Pitot Tube Acrylic Flow Meter
| GPM | LPM |
|---|---|
| 2 - 1900 | 8 - 7200 |
| PSI | Bar |
| 75 | 5.2 |
| Pipe Sizes | |
| 1”, 1¼”, 1½”, 2”, 2½”, 3”, 4”, 6”, 8” | |
Residential use
R-300
FLOWREAD™ Residential Pool Flow Meter
| GPM | LPM |
|---|---|
| 10 - 150 | 37.8 - 567 |
| PSI | Bar |
| 75 | 5.2 |
| Pipe Sizes | |
| 1½”, 2”, 2½” | |
