OT – Variable Speed Pool Pumps

[an]

My pool is between 35-40k gallons. I will definitely take your advice and try to run the pump less during the winter and see how it does. I find that during the winter, the chemical stay balanced much longer.

I don’t think there’s any hard rule either, but I had my pump replaced by an experienced pool guy and that’s what he recommend after he finished installing it. I tried running it for 4 hours before w/ the old pump between 8 and 12 and it required more chemical to keep it balanced. If I don’t check chemical regularly and run the pump only 4 hours, after a few weeks, I start to see algae start to grow.

[Hobie]

Thanks for the great input. Since I have a seperate pump for the spa and no solar I’m going with a two speed pump. Slow in the winter and high during high use summer. On slow mode it should flow at just above the rate needed for the heater.

If I were to consider adding a solar, I would get the Intellaflow as you can dial down the rpms lower than a two speed. Ok for solar but not for a gas heater which needs a higher flow rate.

After I get it in I’m looking at constructing a simple controller/timer that will run the pump at high speed during the peak use times and slow the rest.

I do like that the water is being circulated rather than shutting off the pumps completely. Algae can be a pesky nuisance.

[Hobie]

Thanks for the great input. Since I have a seperate pump for the spa and no solar I’m going with a two speed pump. Slow in the winter and high during high use summer. On slow mode it should flow at just above the rate needed for the heater.

If I were to consider adding a solar, I would get the Intellaflow as you can dial down the rpms lower than a two speed. Ok for solar but not for a gas heater which needs a higher flow rate.

After I get it in I’m looking at constructing a simple controller/timer that will run the pump at high speed during the peak use times and slow the rest.

I do like that the water is being circulated rather than shutting off the pumps completely. Algae can be a pesky nuisance.

[Hobie]

Thanks for the great input. Since I have a seperate pump for the spa and no solar I’m going with a two speed pump. Slow in the winter and high during high use summer. On slow mode it should flow at just above the rate needed for the heater.

If I were to consider adding a solar, I would get the Intellaflow as you can dial down the rpms lower than a two speed. Ok for solar but not for a gas heater which needs a higher flow rate.

After I get it in I’m looking at constructing a simple controller/timer that will run the pump at high speed during the peak use times and slow the rest.

I do like that the water is being circulated rather than shutting off the pumps completely. Algae can be a pesky nuisance.

[Hobie]

Thanks for the great input. Since I have a seperate pump for the spa and no solar I’m going with a two speed pump. Slow in the winter and high during high use summer. On slow mode it should flow at just above the rate needed for the heater.

If I were to consider adding a solar, I would get the Intellaflow as you can dial down the rpms lower than a two speed. Ok for solar but not for a gas heater which needs a higher flow rate.

After I get it in I’m looking at constructing a simple controller/timer that will run the pump at high speed during the peak use times and slow the rest.

I do like that the water is being circulated rather than shutting off the pumps completely. Algae can be a pesky nuisance.

[Hobie]

Thanks for the great input. Since I have a seperate pump for the spa and no solar I’m going with a two speed pump. Slow in the winter and high during high use summer. On slow mode it should flow at just above the rate needed for the heater.

If I were to consider adding a solar, I would get the Intellaflow as you can dial down the rpms lower than a two speed. Ok for solar but not for a gas heater which needs a higher flow rate.

After I get it in I’m looking at constructing a simple controller/timer that will run the pump at high speed during the peak use times and slow the rest.

I do like that the water is being circulated rather than shutting off the pumps completely. Algae can be a pesky nuisance.

[Anonymous]

Here’s a comparison of 2 pool pumps from Hayward and Pentair:

http://commercialpoolproducts.blogspot.com/2011/03/haywards-answer-to-pentairs-intelliflo.html

[Anonymous]

Here’s a comparison of 2 pool pumps from Hayward and Pentair:

http://commercialpoolproducts.blogspot.com/2011/03/haywards-answer-to-pentairs-intelliflo.html

[Anonymous]

Here’s a comparison of 2 pool pumps from Hayward and Pentair:

http://commercialpoolproducts.blogspot.com/2011/03/haywards-answer-to-pentairs-intelliflo.html

[Anonymous]

Here’s a comparison of 2 pool pumps from Hayward and Pentair:

http://commercialpoolproducts.blogspot.com/2011/03/haywards-answer-to-pentairs-intelliflo.html

[Anonymous]

Here’s a comparison of 2 pool pumps from Hayward and Pentair:

http://commercialpoolproducts.blogspot.com/2011/03/haywards-answer-to-pentairs-intelliflo.html

[lifeizfunhuh]

I recently bought an Inteliflo VS 3050 and had it installed on the old timer. It now runs about 14 hours a day. I can monitor my electricity usage hour-by-hour with something called “google power meter” which links to my SDGE account and my smart meter. The difference in consumption between the old pump and new is absolutely remarkable. The pump was down for a few days while the caulk on the new pump cured. When I turned it back on, google power meter basically shows that it has no discernible effect on the power used. Its as if it is not running at all.

Definitely get one. I got mine for about $900 online, had it installed for $50, and get a $200 rebate from SDGE. Its totally a no-brainer.

[lifeizfunhuh]

I recently bought an Inteliflo VS 3050 and had it installed on the old timer. It now runs about 14 hours a day. I can monitor my electricity usage hour-by-hour with something called “google power meter” which links to my SDGE account and my smart meter. The difference in consumption between the old pump and new is absolutely remarkable. The pump was down for a few days while the caulk on the new pump cured. When I turned it back on, google power meter basically shows that it has no discernible effect on the power used. Its as if it is not running at all.

Definitely get one. I got mine for about $900 online, had it installed for $50, and get a $200 rebate from SDGE. Its totally a no-brainer.

[lifeizfunhuh]

I recently bought an Inteliflo VS 3050 and had it installed on the old timer. It now runs about 14 hours a day. I can monitor my electricity usage hour-by-hour with something called “google power meter” which links to my SDGE account and my smart meter. The difference in consumption between the old pump and new is absolutely remarkable. The pump was down for a few days while the caulk on the new pump cured. When I turned it back on, google power meter basically shows that it has no discernible effect on the power used. Its as if it is not running at all.

Definitely get one. I got mine for about $900 online, had it installed for $50, and get a $200 rebate from SDGE. Its totally a no-brainer.

[lifeizfunhuh]

I recently bought an Inteliflo VS 3050 and had it installed on the old timer. It now runs about 14 hours a day. I can monitor my electricity usage hour-by-hour with something called “google power meter” which links to my SDGE account and my smart meter. The difference in consumption between the old pump and new is absolutely remarkable. The pump was down for a few days while the caulk on the new pump cured. When I turned it back on, google power meter basically shows that it has no discernible effect on the power used. Its as if it is not running at all.

Definitely get one. I got mine for about $900 online, had it installed for $50, and get a $200 rebate from SDGE. Its totally a no-brainer.

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