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    Anyone been using the new iBall variable returns lately?

    some heaters are set to only operate at 30gpm+, while a pool running 24 hours may only need a flow of 15-20GPM . So you filter at one speed, then heat at another...you'd save in your electrical costs. Law of Affinity.....
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    Anyone been using the new iBall variable returns lately?

    what about on variable speed pump setups?
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    Anyone been using the new iBall variable returns lately?

    Just curious is anymore data is out there for the iBall variable return, or if anyone new has had a shot at trying them out.....
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    Pool numbers

    I work in the pool service world and it just seems like this industry lacks regulation and over site. One person will tell you one thing, and another will tell you something totally different. Hard to get straight answers out there. As far as pool numbers, just curious on economic recovery...
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    Pool numbers

    Thanks1 I am having the same issue
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    Pool numbers

    Does anyone know how many pools are built per year in the US?
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    Pointing the return Down

    I'll look first to see I can scratch some data up
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    Pointing the return Down

    Think there would be a way to test it? Indoor pool? Think that could be an interesting thing to do....
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    Variable Returns

    has anyone else got data to share or results? So far the ones I have in are working great!
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    Pointing the return Down

    Also the interaction taking place between the heated and non heated water is longer. If the return is facing up its interacting with unheated water and the air. I wish there was some data out there to know exactly what the savings are. There are some products claiming outrageous savings.
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    Pointing the return Down

    Does anyone know if and how much you really save when you face the return down when heating your pool?
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    Variable Returns

    Fair enough, thank u for the input
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    Variable Returns

    poolnephyte, why the hayward hydrosweeps, improve agitation?
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    Variable Returns

    Hey poolneophyte I would use the watts as guide to when the filter needs backwashing/cleaning. Another way is to look at your skimmers; the returns will adjust but the skimmers wont, so if the flow into the skimmers are weaker than what they should be at a given rpm....do a good ol' cleaning
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    Variable Returns

    That data is awesome. Gives us a good idea of whats going on. So basically if you wanted a flow of 39 gpm, you could run the pump at 2400 rpm with the iBall or use the old setup and run it at 3000rpm. Which wouldn't make sense because at 2400 RPM your saving 440 watts(give or take a few...
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    Variable Returns

    I'm a pool tech and saw that my local distributor sells just the iBalls. I looked on the internet and "in the swim" has limited selection, but my guess is to call them and see what they have in stock. Chances are they can get just the inner eyeball or whatever color that you need for a...
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    Variable Returns

    They do indeed just sell the inner eyeball and the complete return msrp is said to be 25 bucks. So looks like some price gouging going on by some retailers.
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    Variable Returns

    www.ecobluweb.com is their link
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    Variable Returns

    I was curious, has anyone tried these new variable returns from ecoblu?
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