Good evening,
I am in the market for a new pool pump and I was looking into variable speed because I've heard they're more energy efficient. I am currently running 1.5 HP (specs below) to power a rock waterfall feature. Originally, I was looking at the Pentair Superflo vs Variable Speed Pump 342001, 1.5HP 115-208/230 1 phase, however, one of the installers I asked said he's seen a bunch of problems with those and is recommeding the Hayward Ecostar Variable 1/4HP - 3HP. When I told him I need enough juice to power the waterfall, he said it might not be worth it then to go variable speed. I am completely lost!! If I got the Pentair that runs 1.5HP to replace the non variable speed pump I have, would that not save in energy? My question is, do you recommend any particular variable speed pump or should I just look into purchasing the normal traditional single speed pump at 1.5 HP and call it the day? Thanks for your assitance.
Nick A.
Size and Type : IGP, 7500 Gallons
Finish: Wet Edge Satin Matrix Finish (pebble), Cartridge: Unicel Model C-8409, 12 PSi, Pump: 1.5 HP A.O. Smith Model USQ1152 (not sure if it's two speed or variable), Pool Date Remodel: May 2009, Accessories: SWG Auto Pilot Digital Nano Model 75041, Rock Waterfall
I am in the market for a new pool pump and I was looking into variable speed because I've heard they're more energy efficient. I am currently running 1.5 HP (specs below) to power a rock waterfall feature. Originally, I was looking at the Pentair Superflo vs Variable Speed Pump 342001, 1.5HP 115-208/230 1 phase, however, one of the installers I asked said he's seen a bunch of problems with those and is recommeding the Hayward Ecostar Variable 1/4HP - 3HP. When I told him I need enough juice to power the waterfall, he said it might not be worth it then to go variable speed. I am completely lost!! If I got the Pentair that runs 1.5HP to replace the non variable speed pump I have, would that not save in energy? My question is, do you recommend any particular variable speed pump or should I just look into purchasing the normal traditional single speed pump at 1.5 HP and call it the day? Thanks for your assitance.
Nick A.
Size and Type : IGP, 7500 Gallons
Finish: Wet Edge Satin Matrix Finish (pebble), Cartridge: Unicel Model C-8409, 12 PSi, Pump: 1.5 HP A.O. Smith Model USQ1152 (not sure if it's two speed or variable), Pool Date Remodel: May 2009, Accessories: SWG Auto Pilot Digital Nano Model 75041, Rock Waterfall