Pool pump with multiple offset outlets

Abstract

An inground pump assembly for use with a fluid circulation system for a body of water includes a pump assembly having at least one ionizer port; a filter assembly receiving fluid from an inlet port, and at least one cap configured and dimensioned to engage and close an ionizer port.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A liquid pump for use with a fluid circulation system for a body of water, comprising:
 an inground pump assembly having at least three ports, including   an inlet port for directing water into the pump;   an outlet port for directing water out of the pump; and   at least one ionizing port in fluid communication with the fluid circulation system and configured to receive an ionizer or a cap.   
     
     
         2 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein the ionizing port protrudes in a direction perpendicular to the inlet port. 
     
     
         3 . The liquid pump of  claim 2 , further comprising a first ionizing port and a second ionizing ports, wherein the first ionizing port and second ionizing port extend in opposite directions. 
     
     
         4 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein the ionizing port protrudes in a direction opposite to the inlet port. 
     
     
         5 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein the ionizing port protrudes from a pipe connected to the outlet port. 
     
     
         6 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein the inground pump assembly is configured to be coupled with a motor. 
     
     
         7 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , additionally comprising an ionizer configured to be coupled onto said at least one ionizing port. 
     
     
         8 . The liquid pump of  claim 7 , additionally comprising a cap configured to be coupled onto said at least one ionizing port. 
     
     
         9 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein the ionizing port has internal and external threads. 
     
     
         10 . The liquid pump of  claim 8 , wherein the cap is configured to engage with said at least one ionizing port. 
     
     
         11 . The liquid pump of  claim 7 , wherein the ionizer is configured to engage with said at least one ionizing port. 
     
     
         12 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein the inground pump assembly includes a casing having an inner shell and an outer shell. 
     
     
         13 . The liquid pump of  claim 12 , wherein the inner shell and outer shell are concentric and spaced apart from each other. 
     
     
         14 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein said liquid pump is connectable to an underground water circulation system for a swimming pool. 
     
     
         15 . The liquid pump of  claim 1 , wherein said inground pump assembly further includes a filter.