I saw this rebate opportunity and I figured I'd look into pool pumps but I am struggling a bit.
I have an existing 1HP Hayward Super Pump and it has 1.5" ports on it.
My hopes:
1. Cut my energy bill by as much as possible.
2. Somehow wirelessly control it. So if I'm not home I can turn it on/off etc.
My questions:
1. I am reading that many people like the Pentair Intelliflo but I see that it has 2" ports. If I get this pump and immediately transition from 2" down to 1.5" is that an issue?
2. I considered getting a wifi box to control the pump WiOn 50054 Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Box, Wireless Time Switch; Control Electrical Devices From Anywhere Using Your Smartphone, 12 Automated settings, Works with Existing Wi-Fi Router and Free WiOn App, 277 Volts - - Amazon.com ...will this work on a variable pump? I'm seeing all sorts of fancy displays and I don't know if I just flip the switch whether I'll need to manually touch some buttons to make it turn on)
3. Is buying a wifi enabled pump vs wifi switch a better option?
Pool details:
12k octagonal in-ground pool
2 returns (Single run for a total of about 40-45 feet)
Other than the skimmer I will run a vacuum.
No other needs for the pump (no jacuzzi etc)
Hayward 220ST filter (1.5" connections) with 250 pounds of Zeosand in it.
I have an existing 1HP Hayward Super Pump and it has 1.5" ports on it.
My hopes:
1. Cut my energy bill by as much as possible.
2. Somehow wirelessly control it. So if I'm not home I can turn it on/off etc.
My questions:
1. I am reading that many people like the Pentair Intelliflo but I see that it has 2" ports. If I get this pump and immediately transition from 2" down to 1.5" is that an issue?
2. I considered getting a wifi box to control the pump WiOn 50054 Outdoor Wi-Fi Smart Box, Wireless Time Switch; Control Electrical Devices From Anywhere Using Your Smartphone, 12 Automated settings, Works with Existing Wi-Fi Router and Free WiOn App, 277 Volts - - Amazon.com ...will this work on a variable pump? I'm seeing all sorts of fancy displays and I don't know if I just flip the switch whether I'll need to manually touch some buttons to make it turn on)
3. Is buying a wifi enabled pump vs wifi switch a better option?
Pool details:
12k octagonal in-ground pool
2 returns (Single run for a total of about 40-45 feet)
Other than the skimmer I will run a vacuum.
No other needs for the pump (no jacuzzi etc)
Hayward 220ST filter (1.5" connections) with 250 pounds of Zeosand in it.