lap pool jets 2hp v 3 hp

oops--- i mean 30x9.6 or 42x9.6, not 6.9!!)

maxx said:

hi, we're designing a pool (30x6.9) or (42x6.9) for lap swimming. the
30' pool option has two 2hp jets to increase resistance--we are
wondering about changing to two 3hp jets with 3" plumbing, dump line
and throttle back valve in case 3hp too much...

any suggestions out there to help us out? the pool will be built in
las vegas...maxx

maxx said:

hi, we're designing a pool (30x6.9) or (42x6.9) for lap swimming. the
30' pool option has two 2hp jets to increase resistance--we are
wondering about changing to two 3hp jets with 3" plumbing, dump line
and throttle back valve in case 3hp too much...

any suggestions out there to help us out? the pool will be built in
las vegas...maxx

We have a lap pool, but not with jets for added resistance. However,
let me tell you about pump motors. Our pool is six years old and we
are on our third motor. We had 3HP pumps, but found out that it was
way too large for what we needed it for. These replacements are not
cheap. I wont go into the whole of it, but it may do you good to talk
to a hydrolics person before spending money on this.

If you want resistance, why not buy an endless pool which has many
different types of resistance settings and it will be cheaper than a
gunnite pool.