How to prepare your pool for a hurricane

There are several steps you should take to prepare your pool before a storm hits.
The No. 1 rule: Do not empty your pool. Sufficient water levels provide weight to hold a pool in place when heavy rains raise the local water table , Otherwise, the storm could cause the pool to pop out of the ground and crack tiles. In the case of an above ground pool, without water it will be blown down.
Shut down your Waterway pump and motor, at the breaker box if possible, and cover them with plastic to prevent them from being drenched.
Waterwayparts recommends that you put extra chlorine in the pool. This can prevent impurities from building up.
Remove all loose items, pool equipment, toys and furniture from the pool. The furniture can crack the pool finish.

Pump ID Checklist

Amperage
Voltage
RPM Rating
Pump Brand
Motor Diameter
Horsepower
Frame Size
Pump discharge location

Spa Pumps

Spa pumps come in many different shapes and sizes. And we know, for a person who knows nothing about spa pumps, buying a spa pump can be a nightmare. Follow these steps to Choosing the Right Spa Pump and you’ll be on your way to becoming a spa pump expert. There are 5 criteria you should take notice of when purchasing a spa pump:

1) Horsepower (motor) – The horsepower on your spa pump motor will determine the action in your jets. The more horsepower you got in your motor, the more force you’ll be feeling when relaxing in your spa. But before you go out and buy the spa pump motor with the highest horsepower you should consider if your control and electrical system can handle the new increased amount of power the new spa motor will draw.

When upgrading your motor to a higher horsepower, try not to increase your power by more than 1. It’s a good idea to go from 1 HP to 2 HP, but not a good idea to go from 1 HP to 5 HP.

2) Spa Pump Speed (motor) – Most spa pumps come with 2 speeds, allowing you at adjust the spas amount of water being shot at you. Poolbargains.com offers you both 1 speed and 2 speed pump motors for your spas.

3) Voltage (motor) – Take your pick at a 115V or 230V spa pump motor; they only come with these two voltage options. Actually the determinant of this will be the electrical outlet where you will be hooking up your spa. Determine your outlet voltage and choose the corresponding spa pump motor voltage.

4) Center or Side Discharge (pump) – When choosing a spa pump you must consider whether it is a center discharge or side discharge. Your spa pump that you intend on replacing will look like one of the following. Take notice of the position of the discharge component of the wet end. Purchase your new spa pump accordingly. The left is a side discharge. The right is a center discharge.

5) PVC Pipe Sizing (pump) – Follow this guide to determine whether your spa uses 1.5” or 2” plumbing.
1.5″ nominal PVC pipe size will have a circumference (distance around) of just under 6 inches. The actual outside diameter (O.D.) of 1½” PVC pipe will be about 1 7/8″.
2″ nominal pipe PVC size will have a circumference (distance around) of more than 7 inches. The actual outside diameter (O.D.) of 2″ PVC pipe will be about 2 3/8″.

Jetted Bath Pumps

The Waterway Plastics Genesis bath pump parts are now available at http://www.waterwayparts.com. This pump was common in jetted bath tubs sold by Lowe’s. (Laurel)  Part number 310-2150

Waterway Pump baskets

An old or cracked pump strainer basket can cause lots of problems. Be proactive and order your Waterway replacement skimmer basket and pump strainer baskets now. Original equipment baskets are available from our website: http://www.waterwayparts.com