Why is my pool pump loud? & How to prevent heat loss in your pool. artwork
The Deep End Pool Podcast

Why is my pool pump loud? & How to prevent heat loss in your pool.

  • S2E71
  • 35:12
  • May 6th 2023

Frank and Jacque discusss what may be causing a pool pump to be loud and how to manage heat loss in a pool.

Hated pool, pool maintenance, pool heat, pool heat loss, pool equipment, pool chemistry

00:00 – 03:30 introduction

03:30 – good pool answers and bad pool answers. Your pool is unique. Know your pool

05:30 – our pool remodel

07:25 – listener question #1, Loud pump neighbor is complaining

08:22 – your pool pump should not be loud.

08:50 – pump cavitation

09:25 – how loud should your pump be?

10:00 – many pool pumps are too big for the system they are on

11:55 – suction side pool cleaners

12:30 – pump bearings going out

13:00 – down-size pump impeller

14:00 – variable speed pump

15:40 – when should you run your pump

17:00 – break

19:10 – listener question #2, how can I keep heat in my pool

20:20 – conductive, radiation, convective and evaporation heat loss

20:30 – convective heat loss

21:30 – evaporation heat loss

22:15 – wind breaks, shrubs, fencing

23:20 – pool solar blankets, solar rings

24:35 – liquid solar blanket

25:32 – don’t run your water falls

26:00 – keep surface calm

28:00 – keep jets turned downward and around

29:05 – spillways on connected hot tubs

34:00 -recap

The Deep End Pool Podcast

Coming to you every week with tips, tricks and knowledge about everything from pool construction to maintaining and chemistry. Frank and Jaqueline Disher invite you into their world of swimming pool water. Frank loves pool chemistry and loves teaching pool maintenance. With a teachers heart he eagerly shares that information with his listeners. All the while his sidekick Jackie will keep him reigned in and on topic...most of the time. Listen in for a fantastic, fun and educational time.

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Meet the Hosts

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Frank and Jacque Disher
Co-hosts of "The Deep End"

Frank and Jacque Disher live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area of Texas. Frank started his swimming pool business way back in the 20th century. 5 years ago he and Jacque decided to join up with a national franchise group, Poolwerx. Frank has over 25 years experience in pool service and repair, new construction, renovation, leak detection, and retail. Jacque has her masters degree in theatre, and has worked behind the scenes in the pool business to keep it running smooth. Their chemistry is awesome and she is the perfect host to keep Frank in line.

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