I have a 3/4hp Pentair Whisperflo (single speed) pump currently. It is 10 years old and can be a little noisy. My utility company is offering a $200 rebate on a Variable Speed Pump and I am wondering A) if it is worth replacing, and B) which pump is recommended? Seems like they are all $600-1000 but I have no idea which one is for me.
I've got an inground pool with between 20-25,000 gallons running through a 48sf DE filter. I've got a Polaris booster pump for my pool cleaner. There is also a Minimax 7 Natural Gas heater. There are 3 return jets, 2 skimmers and the required 2 bottom drains. There is also a waterfall feature.
I run the pump about 6-8 hours a day from May through September. My Electric rate is 13.9c per kWh.
I don't have a clue how many feet of head I have as the pool was built 20yrs before I bought the house and has had all the equipment replaced at least once as well. All of the exposed PVC is 2" though the original plans all called for 1 1/2".
Feedback appreciated.
Thanks,
I've got an inground pool with between 20-25,000 gallons running through a 48sf DE filter. I've got a Polaris booster pump for my pool cleaner. There is also a Minimax 7 Natural Gas heater. There are 3 return jets, 2 skimmers and the required 2 bottom drains. There is also a waterfall feature.
I run the pump about 6-8 hours a day from May through September. My Electric rate is 13.9c per kWh.
I don't have a clue how many feet of head I have as the pool was built 20yrs before I bought the house and has had all the equipment replaced at least once as well. All of the exposed PVC is 2" though the original plans all called for 1 1/2".
Feedback appreciated.
Thanks,