I'm debating between a 2sp and variable speed pump. I've read all the posts regarding cost per kWh, and from that I would say a 2spd is fine. However, I still keep thinking that I like the flexibility of a VS.
Our pool will be:
IGP, gunite, approx 14k gallons, raised spa, spillway to the pool, 2 bubblers on tanning ledge, raised bond beam w/ 2 sheers. My PB is strongly pushing a 2 speed over a VS. In fact, he personally prefers a single speed. He says that if I get a VS, I'll end up programming it for 2 speeds anyway! I asked about how I'd adjust the amount of water the water features are pushing and he said they are controlled via valves, not pump speed and in fact, if I kick the pump up I'll have water going crazy everywhere unless I re-adjust the valves.
So - whats the opinion here? Will I use a VS's features or will a 2sp do everything I need?
Our pool will be:
IGP, gunite, approx 14k gallons, raised spa, spillway to the pool, 2 bubblers on tanning ledge, raised bond beam w/ 2 sheers. My PB is strongly pushing a 2 speed over a VS. In fact, he personally prefers a single speed. He says that if I get a VS, I'll end up programming it for 2 speeds anyway! I asked about how I'd adjust the amount of water the water features are pushing and he said they are controlled via valves, not pump speed and in fact, if I kick the pump up I'll have water going crazy everywhere unless I re-adjust the valves.
So - whats the opinion here? Will I use a VS's features or will a 2sp do everything I need?