Duplex booster pump
systems are designed to lead,
lag, and alternate every
24 hours of run time.
This ensures even wear
between each pump.
In the event one pump
cannot maintain the pressure,
the second pump will turn on to assist.
Operational risks in a
pressure boosting system.
Poor control of the boosting
operation can damage
pumps and cause pipes to leak.
Over time, this can result in excessive
water consumption,
spiralling costs, and
even indoor flooding.
A booster system should
not run continuously,
particularly if there is no
demand for water.
Once the pump has
satisfied the system pressure,
a minimum run timer is
actuated, and the pump
will run for a preset time.
On average, pool pumps
last eight to 12 years before
needing replacement.
Over time, it's normal for
pool parts to begin to wear down.
In addition, swimming pool
technology has come a long
way in the last decade.
Pumping systems often
have a lifespan of 15 to 20 years.
Some cost elements will
be incurred at the outset and
others may be incurred at
different times throughout
the lives of the different
solutions being evaluated.
Without elaborating on
specific applications:
A 'pressure' pump generally
operates with the inlet under
'neutral' or negative pressure,
while a 'booster' pump, typically,
operates with 'supercharged' inlet.
That is to say, it increases
positive pressure provided
by another pump or by gravity.
