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hockeyrick
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Post subject: Pentair pumps  Posted: January 20th, 2012, 9:23 pm |
Joined: January 20th, 2012, 9:19 pm Posts: 1 Location: HuaHin, Thailand
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Is there any hydraulic difference between Pentair Superflo and Whisperflo pumps??? Or any specific differences for that matter?
_________________ Rick Rezac [b]AquaSolutions Pool & Waterfeatures[/ HuaHin, Thailand
Formerly had pool service in Orange Co., Calif., now in Thailand
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JasonLion
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Post subject: Re: Pentair pumps  Posted: January 20th, 2012, 9:33 pm |
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Joined: May 7th, 2007, 3:03 pm Posts: 23798 Location: Silver Spring, MD
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There are a number of small technical differences, but the only really significant difference is that SuperFlo models use impellers with lower ratings than the equivalently sized WhiserFlo. That means that the SuperFlo will move less water and draw less electricity compared to the "same size" WhisperFlo. It isn't a hydraulic difference, but the SuperFlo models also tend to come with standard motors, while the WhisperFlo models tend to come with high efficiency motors. However, lower flow rates are inherently more efficient, and that allows the SuperFlo to match or sometimes exceed the overall efficiency of a "same size" WhisperFlo, even though they would be less efficient if their sizes actually matched.
_________________ 19K gal, vinyl, 1/2 HP WhisperFlo pump, 200 sqft cartridge filter, AutoPilot Digital SWG, Dolphin Dynamic cleaning robot TFP Admin. Creator of The Pool Calculator. Other handy links: Support this site, TF Test Kits, Pool School
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