Our existing single speed 1 HP Pentair pump burned out and we are looking to replace it with a variable speed.
Here are the specs:
Location: Northern California (year round operation)
28,000 gal
1.5" piping
~50' of head
Hayward DE filter (60sf)
Kreepy Krawley suction cleaner, retrofitted on 2" line
-No Spas, water features, etc.
230v Electrical
I have been looking at Pentair and Hayward. I assume that I don't need a pump over 1.5 HP as I am limited by the 1.5" pipe's flow rate? Others have suggested the Pentair Inteliflo, but that is a 3HP unit. Also looked at the Pentair Superflo 1.5HP and the Hayward Tristar, Maxflo VS, and Super Pump VS.
The other question is control on/off. Right now our existing pump is on a third party Insteon 230v wifi controller that controls on/off. Any of these pumps compatible with that or will everything now be controlled at the pump unit keypad. I don't want to get into an expensive pool wifi control unit, or pool automation system.
Any help much appreciated!
-Mike
Here are the specs:
Location: Northern California (year round operation)
28,000 gal
1.5" piping
~50' of head
Hayward DE filter (60sf)
Kreepy Krawley suction cleaner, retrofitted on 2" line
-No Spas, water features, etc.
230v Electrical
I have been looking at Pentair and Hayward. I assume that I don't need a pump over 1.5 HP as I am limited by the 1.5" pipe's flow rate? Others have suggested the Pentair Inteliflo, but that is a 3HP unit. Also looked at the Pentair Superflo 1.5HP and the Hayward Tristar, Maxflo VS, and Super Pump VS.
The other question is control on/off. Right now our existing pump is on a third party Insteon 230v wifi controller that controls on/off. Any of these pumps compatible with that or will everything now be controlled at the pump unit keypad. I don't want to get into an expensive pool wifi control unit, or pool automation system.
Any help much appreciated!
-Mike