Dedicated SPA JET pump recommendation

[MARV19]

Greetings!.
Do I need single speed or two speed or VS pump as for dedicated SPA JET.I’ll have minimum 6 jets max 8 jets, no more than that, prrrerably 20-25 GPM on each jet. If not 15-20GPM per jet. Only PENTAIR pump recommendation with Intellicenter automation capability please. Thanks in advance.

 

[ajw22]

Get an IntelliFlo XF pump and you will be able to dial in whatever flow works best for your jets.

Use 3" lines to the jets.

IntelliFloXF® Variable Speed Pool and Spa Pump

The Pentair IntelliFloXF Variable Speed Pool & Spa Inground Pool Pump is an ENERGY Star certified pool pump offering savings for large pools. Learn more.

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[MARV19]

Get an IntelliFlo XF pump and you will be able to dial in whatever flow works best for your jets.

Use 3" lines to the jets.

IntelliFloXF® Variable Speed Pool and Spa Pump

The Pentair IntelliFloXF Variable Speed Pool & Spa Inground Pool Pump is an ENERGY Star certified pool pump offering savings for large pools. Learn more.

www.pentair.com

ajw22,
Thank you for your quick reply and recommendation. Right now 21/2" dedicated suction is installed for spa jets. Current construction stage is rebar installation after dig. At what stage I should ask for 3" lines for the jets. As per contract it is 2" right now. I'll ask PB. Suppose if he says it is an upgrade, is it worth to upgrade?. Please let me know.
Thanks

 

[ajw22]

If you want to push 25 gpm for 8 jets you need 3 inch pipe.

You want to keep the water velocity below 6 ft/sec on the suction and below 8 ft/sec on the pressure side of the pump. Make sure your filter can handle that flow rate.

Pipe Size	6 ft/sec	8 ft/sec
1.5"	38 GPM	51 GPM
2"	63 GPM	84 GPM
2.5	90 GPM	119 GPM
3.0"	138 GPM	184 GPM