Pool Pumps

Everything to Consider Before Investing in a Pool Pump

You may have jumped into your pool this summer only to find yourself surrounded by a ton of bugs and particles of who knows what. As many others have, you may have decided at that point that it's time for a new pool pump. Here are some common questions that may come up during your search for affordable pool pumps on eBay.

The type of pool pump you get depends on the type of pool you have. Do you have an above ground or in-ground pool? Each type of pool pump is built specifically for in-ground or above-ground pools.

The horsepower you get should be dependent upon the size of your pool. Larger pools will need more horsepower. The level of horsepower may range anywhere from 0.25 horsepower (hp) to 4.5hp. With higher horsepower, it is also common for the associated price to be higher. See the manufacturer site for details.

There are a variety of brands of pool pumps for sale from which you can choose. Weighing all of your options will help you make the most informed decision. The following are some pool pump brands you may want to consider:

• Pentair
• A.O. Smith
• CENTURY
• Waterway
• Intex

Once you've considered horsepower, brand, and pool type, you may want to mull over a few other important aspects of these pool pumps. The specific type of pool pump, for example, may be one of the leading influencers of your decision. The type of pool pump may be filter, standard, pool cover, or booster. Similarly, you may want to consider the condition of the pool pump.

You may be able to purchase the pump in new condition, but you may also decide to select from used pool pumps. Searching for "used pool pumps for sale near me" or simply "used pool pumps for sale" will pull up a wide array of options from which to choose. eBay pool pumps represent most, if not all, of the brands, conditions, and specifications you'll need to make an informed choice. You may even desire to use only the parts of a non-working pool pump to repair your existing one. Check out the following list of additional specifications you'll want to note:

• Gallons per hour: This will often be listed in the product description. It will say something to the extent of, "1500 GPH."
• Intake: The size of the intake will determine the amount of water the pump can take in at a time. This measurement will be written as something like, "2" intake." The larger the intake, the more water will be filtered at a time.
• Noise: Will the motor be quiet enough to fulfill your expectations?