Tristar vs Ecostar?

[mstgkillr]

I just received a quote from a pool builder that included a Hayward Tristar pump. How does it compare to an Ecostar? Which one is better for a roughly 14k gallon pool without a spa or water features?

 

[jblizzle]

The Ecostar is certainly a bigger pump than you need ... for that matter the Tristar is also likely overkill.

Have you considered a smaller 2-speed pump? Cheaper up front, most of the electrical savings, and less worry about the electronics messed up from nearby lightning.

Does not sound like you have a need for a lot of speeds.

 

[mas985]

Was it a Tristar VS, single speed or two speed?

Also, what kind of water features?

 

[jblizzle]

You, know, I just assumed the Tristar VS, which re-reading might have been a bad assumption.

 

[mstgkillr]

The Ecostar is certainly a bigger pump than you need ... for that matter the Tristar is also likely overkill.

Have you considered a smaller 2-speed pump? Cheaper up front, most of the electrical savings, and less worry about the electronics messed up from nearby lightning.

Does not sound like you have a need for a lot of speeds.

The Tristar is included with the pool. I could probably ask to downgrade the pump and upgrade the filter. Currently the quote includes a Hayward C1500 (150 sq ft) filter.

Was it a Tristar VS, single speed or two speed?

Also, what kind of water features?

Yeah, Tristar VS and no water features.

 

[jblizzle]

FYI, I would recommend a 200 sqft cartridge filter as a minimum.

 

[mas985]

With that size pool and no features, you could easily get away with a MaxFlo VS. Are you planning any automation?

And I agree with JB that a 200 sq-ft filter is more appropriate.