Description
Primo and Pro Prime are ready-made filter systems for home pools of roughly 25 to 65 m³. In every set the tank, valve and pump are chosen to work together, so all that is left is to supply the filter media and connect the system to your pipework.
Which version suits your pool
The six configurations differ in tank diameter and pump. The larger the pool, the more powerful the pump and the wider the tank you need.
| Version | Flow | Power | Pool volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primo 400 mm / PlusPump 5 | flow 5 m³/h | 350 W | pool ≈ 25 m³ |
| Primo 400 mm / PlusPump 7 | flow 8.5 m³/h | 450 W | pool ≈ 35 m³ |
| Pro Prime ∅400 + ProPump 7 | flow 7 m³/h | 450 W | pool ≈ 35 m³ |
| Pro Prime ∅400 + ProPump 9 | flow 10 m³/h | 600 W | pool ≈ 45 m³ |
| Pro Prime ∅500 + ProPump 9 | flow 10 m³/h | 600 W | pool ≈ 50 m³ |
| Pro Prime 500 Power + ProPump 11 | flow 13 m³/h | 690 W | pool ≈ 65 m³ |
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | Primo is by Speck, Pro Prime by Poolsana; the pumps are Speck |
|---|---|
| Series | Primo and Pro Prime |
| Filter tank | polypropylene, ∅ 400 or 500 mm |
| Pumps | Speck PlusPump 5 and 7; ProPump 7, 9 and 11 |
| Capacity | 5 to 13 m³/h |
| Suitable water volume | 25 to 65 m³ |
| Valve | 7-way |
| Maximum tank pressure | 1.5 bar |
Tanks and valves
With Primo, the tank is made by Speck, of polypropylene, with a diameter of 400 mm. The Pro Prime tanks are ∅ 400 or ∅ 500 mm, again made of polypropylene and manufactured in Germany. All of them withstand up to 1.5 bar.
Primo comes with a 7-way valve and a pressure gauge, while Pro Prime comes with a 7-way valve with a sight glass, through which you can watch the water during backwashing.
Valve positions
The handle can be set to one of seven positions: filtering (including vacuuming the pool floor), backwash, rinse after backwashing, drain, recirculation without the filter, closed, and winter position.
Speck pumps
PlusPump and ProPump are tested by TÜV and carry the GS mark. Their plastic parts are sturdy and chlorine-resistant. The pumps are self-priming and have a pre-filter and a drain opening.
Thanks to self-priming, the pump can be installed above the water level, ideally up to 1 m above it. Fill the pre-filter with water before the first start-up. It is suitable for chlorinated water as well as for salt water – at most 0.5 % (5 g per litre), a limit that must not be exceeded even briefly.
What you get in the box
- self-priming Speck pump, supplied with a pre-filter and a cable with plug;
- filter tank with the standpipe and drainage system inside;
- pressure gauge and seven-way distribution valve;
- hose connecting the pump to the valve;
- a sturdy, compact base for the unit;
- hose connectors ∅ 32/38 mm and ∅ 50 mm adapters for the pump;
- PTFE sealing tape.
Filter media – supplied separately
The filling is not part of the set. For a ∅ 400 mm tank, use about 50 kg of sand, 40 kg of filter glass or 700 g of Fibalon. For ∅ 500 mm, allow roughly 75 kg of sand, or 60 kg of glass, or 1,050 g of Fibalon.
See also: Wellness, Pools and Equipment, Filters and Treatment, Pools, Pool Chemicals, Pool Accessories.
