Suggestions on replacement of single speed SuperFlo 1HP

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Orlando15767

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Western PA
Pool Size
9800
Surface
Vinyl
Chlorine
Salt Water Generator
SWG Type
Hayward Aqua Rite (T-9)
I'm looking for suggestions/options on an equivalent replacement for our Single Speed SuperFlo 1HP with a VS pump (ran pump 16hrs/day last year to keep pool heated and clear, electricy was crazy, so was the sound)
Our pool is 10k, 1 return & skimmer, pump is located ~1ft higher than water surface, about 30' away from return / 50' from skimmer.

We have a hayward salt cell; and for mostly timer, easy schedule; heater fireman switch, i have installed a Pentair IntelliConnect.

What I've seen as a close match to size and power would be the Pentair SuperFlo VS (listed at Doheny's): Pentair SuperFlo VS

Are there any other options that would pair well with my other equipment (salt cell, intelliconnect). I'm not opposed to just using the intelliconnect for on/off and fireman switch if a hayward would pair better with our cell and run the schedule from the pump's interface. We would like to keep the price point around the $1.4k-$1.6k range

Thanks in advance
 
PoolStored said:
With the intelliconnect, you want to look at the Pentair intelliflo VSF pump...
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Yep.

You'll need 240 volt power for the IntelliFlo pump.

One of the main advantages of the IntelliConnect is the ability to connect to the IntelliFlo pump via a RS485 connection. This gives you full control over pump programming and speeds via a two-wire connection. Last I heard, the SuperFlo VST does work with IntelliConnect via RS485 interface.

@Jimrahbe may be able to let us know if anything changed.
 
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Philip,

I tend to never recommend smaller VS pumps (1.5 HP) as I think the larger VS (3 HP) pumps are a better option.

If you are used to a single speed pump it is always running at 3450 RPM.. You really do not want to run your new VS pump at close to full speed, you want to run as slow as possible. Larger VS pump move more water at lower RPMs..

But.. it is easy for me to spend your money.. :mrgreen:

For sure, new SuperFlo VST pumps will now work with your IntelliConnect. The larger VS pump will just work better.

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
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What would the Pro/Con be between the SuperFlo VST and the IntelliFlow VST pumps, other than the HP?
I'd most likely probably run it 24/7 at the lowest RPM that would keep my SWG and Raypak Heater running (not sure what that would be) - i'm not so concerned about skimming 24/7 since we have an autocover and a robot cleaner (have never used the hose vacuum) and would probably only kick in higher to heat faster if cold or if I get a case of the algae (hopefully never again!)

Thanks,
-Phil
 
The higher horsepower pump, in theory, will move more water more efficiently. You'll be able to run it at lower speeds than the lower horsepower pump, which will result in quieter operation and less stress on the pump. If you do go with the SuperFlo VST make sure that it is compatible with IntelliConnect. There may still be some older stock out there that won't work with IntelliConnect.

This question is right up @Jimrahbe 's alley so I'll ask for his input as well.
 
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