I have a 16x24 kayak pool with a cartridge style filter system. The motor finally quite. I'm looking for recommendations for a new pump and motor setup to replace it. Looking for something quite and wondering what's the best HP motor to run. I have 1 skimmer 1 return 1 main drain in the deep end and a small slide all plumbed with rigid style 11/2 pipe. Also I'm currently running a 120v 1.5 HP single speed. Not looking to spend a fortune so probably would rather stick with a single speed. The motor being quite is the most important thing.
Recommendations for new pump and motor
- Thread starter Caspeo
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I would really think about going to a 2 speed if at all possible. This will save you money in the future on your power bill. As for quiet, most of the newer pumps are quiet.
Kim
Kim
Hello OP,
You should consider a variable speed pump. Those will save you quite a bit of money and pay for themselves in about 1 year compared to a single speed pump.
Good luck,
Ralph
You should consider a variable speed pump. Those will save you quite a bit of money and pay for themselves in about 1 year compared to a single speed pump.
Good luck,
Ralph
It's worth checking out what electrical connection you have first. I have 115 volts, and was convinced to go with a 2 speed pump, but was very dismayed to realize when I started hooking it up that it was a 220 volt pump. It was at least a few hundred bucks to get the power switched, so I am back with the one speed 115 volt pump.
Chappie that is a good catch! Sorry you had to learn it the hard way but thinks for sharing!
Kim
Kim
There are 115 volt two speed pumps. However, it's a good reminder that two speed pumps are single voltage.
Yes, you need 220V for 2 speed. However, you can do the math to discern what wiring costs and breaker upgrade would cost to go from single pole to d-pole, and if there are any additional costs from the main house panel to pool panel/pump energy source. The energy required for a 1 speed is twice that of the lower speed of the 2 speed pump. Over 2-5 yrs, it could pay for itself.
I have 120v to the pump panel. I see they have two speed motors that run on 120v are these also good at saving energy/$ ?
Usually 220 is the way to go but I am not interested in changing any wiring.
Mainly looking for something quite
Usually 220 is the way to go but I am not interested in changing any wiring.
Mainly looking for something quite
Has anyone heard of a blue torrent 2 speed pump ? I found one at my local pool store but I've
never heard of that brand. It's 2 speed 120v
dont want to buy junk.
never heard of that brand. It's 2 speed 120v
dont want to buy junk.