Old Pump just died

[rdkll]

Hey All...longtime no posts.....but

My Hayward 1.5 hp single speed pump bit the big one...

Do I:

get a new single speed

get a 2 speed

or get a variable speed

Thoughts on which way to go!!!

 

[spishex]

If you've got the money to invest up front a variable speed model is the way to go, IMO. Economically the right 2 spd pump comes pretty close to matching up, but a VS has a lot of advantages including but not limited to:
- Flow flexibility: Great for fine tuning water features, cleaners, and so on.
- A better motor: Permanent magnet models are much simpler, better sealed, longer lasting, etc. than induction motors.
- Less noise : The claims of 10 dB seem pretty optimistic, but VS pumps are very quiet. Again, 2 spds are pretty quiet on low speed too.
- Geek Appeal: They're cool.

 

[rdkll]

OK, we have decided that we will get a 2 speed pump...I have a call into Pool and Spa warehouse and hopfully Paul will do me as right on a pump as he did on a robot