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  1. 08-03-2006 12:30 PM #1
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    Default Re: 1hp pump enough for a 16x32 oval?

    Quote Originally Posted by mas985
    Actually, up-rated pumps labeled HP are closer to the real or braking HP, since their service factors are lower. The true HP of a pump is:

    Braking HP = Labeled HP * Service factor
    Does this change my recommendation?
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    Default Re: 1hp pump enough for a 16x32 oval?

    Quote Originally Posted by CarlD
    Does this change my recommendation?
    No. I am in complete agreement. Smaller is better. I just wanted make sure dandy understood the difference between up rated and full rate.
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