Hi all,
Would like to upgrade from a Hayward 750 pool pump (single speed, 3/4 HP, 120 volt, RPM 3450, 13 amp) to a variable speed. Have narrowed it down to Pentaire pumps but am very confused about which model is most compatible with my setup.
I plan to run a 40 amp 220 volt line (powering pool pump + eventually a sauna), have a 21k gallon in ground pool, and live in San Diego. 1.5" plumbing goes out to the pool. Would like to integrate pool pump with Pentaire's Easytouch or Intellitouch automation and salt water chlorine generator.
Option1: Pentair SuperFlo 342001
Pros:
120 or 220 volt (not big issue since running 220 volt line)
Cheap
Cons:
Only 4 speed settings-- is this enough?
Slightly less efficient than intellifo (80% vs 90%)
Less HP but not sure my system can handle the extra HP anyway
Questions:
What do I lose with this pump vs. intellifo? Is it fully compatible with easytouch or intellitouch automation?
Option 2: Pentair IntelliFlo (011028)
Pros:
90% efficient
More speed settings than superflo
Fully compatible with easy touch or intelitouch
Cons:
220 volts only
3 HP may be way too much power for my setup?
Questions:
1) Given my 1.5" plumbing could this 3 HP pump damage my pipes and filter since it is so powerful?
Option 3: Pentair IntelliFlo i1 (011059) or Pentair IntelliFlo i2 (011060)
Seems to be good compromise. Has the many speed options and efficiency of the intelliflo but without the extra possibly unnecessary HP. How do I figure if one HP i1 or two HP i2 is better suited for my system? Since it is similar in price to the intelliflo am I better off with intellifo and just not run the higher speed settings (if they are too powerful for my setup)? I don't live in a jurisdiction that requires the i1 and i2 like LA and Arizona.
Thanks for any help!
Would like to upgrade from a Hayward 750 pool pump (single speed, 3/4 HP, 120 volt, RPM 3450, 13 amp) to a variable speed. Have narrowed it down to Pentaire pumps but am very confused about which model is most compatible with my setup.
I plan to run a 40 amp 220 volt line (powering pool pump + eventually a sauna), have a 21k gallon in ground pool, and live in San Diego. 1.5" plumbing goes out to the pool. Would like to integrate pool pump with Pentaire's Easytouch or Intellitouch automation and salt water chlorine generator.
Option1: Pentair SuperFlo 342001
Pros:
120 or 220 volt (not big issue since running 220 volt line)
Cheap
Cons:
Only 4 speed settings-- is this enough?
Slightly less efficient than intellifo (80% vs 90%)
Less HP but not sure my system can handle the extra HP anyway
Questions:
What do I lose with this pump vs. intellifo? Is it fully compatible with easytouch or intellitouch automation?
Option 2: Pentair IntelliFlo (011028)
Pros:
90% efficient
More speed settings than superflo
Fully compatible with easy touch or intelitouch
Cons:
220 volts only
3 HP may be way too much power for my setup?
Questions:
1) Given my 1.5" plumbing could this 3 HP pump damage my pipes and filter since it is so powerful?
Option 3: Pentair IntelliFlo i1 (011059) or Pentair IntelliFlo i2 (011060)
Seems to be good compromise. Has the many speed options and efficiency of the intelliflo but without the extra possibly unnecessary HP. How do I figure if one HP i1 or two HP i2 is better suited for my system? Since it is similar in price to the intelliflo am I better off with intellifo and just not run the higher speed settings (if they are too powerful for my setup)? I don't live in a jurisdiction that requires the i1 and i2 like LA and Arizona.
Thanks for any help!