I need some advice.
I'm making some decisions on purchasing an unground pool. Its going to be quite small (10x20) and I have one builder suggesting variable speed pump (Pentair/Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed pump), and insisting that with a variable speed pump you need a venturi skimmer or else the skimmers will not work properly (Venturi skimmer for improved water surfaceskimming action and vacuum plate ).
The other builder doesn't think variable speed pump is needed (was suggesting the Hayward Tri-star), but will install the Tri-Star VS as he does agree it is more efficient and will save some ongoing money. However, he strongly recommends against the venturi skimmer as a waste of money, and not as good as what he is suggesting (Wide Mouth Skimmer and 3 Returns).
So I need some advice
1. Variable speed (VS) pump (IntelliPro or Tri-Star) vs Tri-Star. Seems like most people are recommending VS.
2. If I go with VS should I insist on a venturi skimmer or will the one recommended by builder 2 work fine?
I'm making some decisions on purchasing an unground pool. Its going to be quite small (10x20) and I have one builder suggesting variable speed pump (Pentair/Sta-Rite IntelliPro Variable Speed pump), and insisting that with a variable speed pump you need a venturi skimmer or else the skimmers will not work properly (Venturi skimmer for improved water surfaceskimming action and vacuum plate ).
The other builder doesn't think variable speed pump is needed (was suggesting the Hayward Tri-star), but will install the Tri-Star VS as he does agree it is more efficient and will save some ongoing money. However, he strongly recommends against the venturi skimmer as a waste of money, and not as good as what he is suggesting (Wide Mouth Skimmer and 3 Returns).
So I need some advice
1. Variable speed (VS) pump (IntelliPro or Tri-Star) vs Tri-Star. Seems like most people are recommending VS.
2. If I go with VS should I insist on a venturi skimmer or will the one recommended by builder 2 work fine?