hello!
new pool owner here. my 1hp hayward super pump just died. i want to replace it with a pentair superflo variable speed pump. my pool guy says that variable speed pumps are no good, fail to prime and don't last. he says that the pentair superflo vs in particular is the worst. his recommendation is to go with another single speed hayward super pump.
i've done a lot of research regarding variable speed pumps online and i don't see too many complaints regarding the pumps failing to prime or breaking down too soon. am i missing something? my pool guy feels VERY strongly against variable speed pumps. this makes me nervous because obviously he has experience and i do not.
what's the consensus out here on variable speed pumps? any owners with bad experiences?
thanks in advance for any input!
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my in-ground pool is about 22000 gallons, one skimmer, 2 returns. very simple setup.
new pool owner here. my 1hp hayward super pump just died. i want to replace it with a pentair superflo variable speed pump. my pool guy says that variable speed pumps are no good, fail to prime and don't last. he says that the pentair superflo vs in particular is the worst. his recommendation is to go with another single speed hayward super pump.
i've done a lot of research regarding variable speed pumps online and i don't see too many complaints regarding the pumps failing to prime or breaking down too soon. am i missing something? my pool guy feels VERY strongly against variable speed pumps. this makes me nervous because obviously he has experience and i do not.
what's the consensus out here on variable speed pumps? any owners with bad experiences?
thanks in advance for any input!
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my in-ground pool is about 22000 gallons, one skimmer, 2 returns. very simple setup.