Intellipro Variable Speed Pump watt draws....

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Just putting this out there for anyone interested! I know I wish I knew this when digging around for what pump....
Pump does go faster and slower, but these are a nice range i tested....watt draw based on the easy touch readings.
I have:
-1 drain, 2 skimmers (all 2" flex) ....~ 30', 25' & 45' runs
-2 returns (1.5" flex) and 3 step jets (1" flex) ....~30' 30', 40' runs
-2 laminars (1" flex) and 1 waterfall (1" flex) ......~20', 40', 30' runs


RPM........Watts.....
1300........125...low speed just to move water at times maybe when getting cold out
1350........140
1650........294...My normal speed
1700........320
1900........430...When I run laminars and board fall
2200........684....manual vacuum
2350........812
2600........1110
2750........1310
3050........1776

10hrs per day .07c/kwh is $6 a month!! Or is it double since its a 240v motor not ran on 120v

But hard to say as the flow charts show 0 flow at 20' of head, when I know there is a good amount of flow still...

Power of variable speed!!! I am pretty sure the IntelliFlo numbers would be the same

 

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wonder how this would compare to a Hayward VS or other VS pumps......

 

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Oh and Mod :blah: ...it appears this should be in pumping station! Please move....
Still learning here

Topic moved. JasonLion

 

[JasonLion]

The Hayward EcoStar is more energy efficient and otherwise similar.

Keep in mind that the relationship between RPM and watts very much depends on many details of your plumbing. Your example is fairly representative, but the details will be different in every case.

 

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Yeah i know there are a million variables, but definitely way cheaper than even a dual speed.
Plus with the extras i can dial in exact flows!

But gives a future Pool owner a good starting point