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Pumps

Pump up the volume. Answers to your questions about pool pump power and performance.

How long should I run my pump?

Your pool water has to be turned over at least 1.5x every 24 hours, less than that and your pool becomes susceptible to algae and your pool water turning green. More than that is always good, but too much and you're just wasting energy. There's no fi

What pool pump will replace my Astral CTX 360?

The Water TechniX VorteX Pool Pump is an exact replacement.

What Pool Pump Size do I need?

Keep in mind that these recommendations are approximate and should be adjusted based on your specific pool setup and preferences. Suitable for pools with a capacity of approximately up to 60,000 liters. Provides a good balance between power and effic

Low / High Pressure Problems

If your cartridge is clean then that sounds like a pressure problem. Here are the common causes of low / high pressure. Dirty filter cartridges:. Damaged filter cartridges:. Low Pool Water Level:. Loose or Leaking Union or Coupling in the Pipes:. Con

Retrofitting Pool Pumps

If you are unsure of what make or model pump you have, please send us a photo of the pump and any stickers or labels which have details for us to assist in identifying it. The Water TechniX Pool Pumps will retrofit a majority of pool pump brands in A

Pool Pump Troubleshooting

Power Issues:. Strange Noises:. Flow Problems:. Miscellaneous:. We have a more detailed pool pump troubleshooting guide with step by step solutions that you can check out. Don't forget to check out our pool pumps spare parts collection for your pool