I'm looking to replace my existing single-speed 1.5 HP/3,400 RPM/1.1 SF pump motor with a brand new VSP pump from Hayward. The main reason for the replacement is to reduce energy costs long-term. Also, Ohio AEP is giving a $350 rebate on new VSP pool pumps right now and I want to take advantage of that.
The biggest challenge I have is figuring out the correct sizing for the new pump. The pool was installed in 1985 but we bought the house only last year, so I have no idea how the underground piping is configured (#of 90 degree turns, depth of piping, etc.) - this is what is making it impossible for me to accurately determine the feet of head, which seems to be integral to figuring out best pump size.
I have narrowed down my choices to two Hayward pumps:
SP3202VSP TriStar (230v)
SP2603VSP Super Pump (230v)
Here are some other details on my pool setup:
- distance of 60 linear feet from middle to pool to the pump
- 2 skimmers
- 1 main drain
- 5 return jets
- pool is kidney shaped, about 43'x21' in total width/length
- deep end is 9'; shallow end is 3.5'
- Hayward sand filter (model S44T) - says on nameplate that "filtration design flowrate" is 62 GPM
MY MAIN QUESTION: Is the SP3202VSP Tristar "too big" of a pump for my setup?
I prefer the SP3202, but don't want it to cause problems because I oversized.
Thanks in advance for any insight and suggestion.
-Mark-
The biggest challenge I have is figuring out the correct sizing for the new pump. The pool was installed in 1985 but we bought the house only last year, so I have no idea how the underground piping is configured (#of 90 degree turns, depth of piping, etc.) - this is what is making it impossible for me to accurately determine the feet of head, which seems to be integral to figuring out best pump size.
I have narrowed down my choices to two Hayward pumps:
SP3202VSP TriStar (230v)
SP2603VSP Super Pump (230v)
Here are some other details on my pool setup:
- distance of 60 linear feet from middle to pool to the pump
- 2 skimmers
- 1 main drain
- 5 return jets
- pool is kidney shaped, about 43'x21' in total width/length
- deep end is 9'; shallow end is 3.5'
- Hayward sand filter (model S44T) - says on nameplate that "filtration design flowrate" is 62 GPM
MY MAIN QUESTION: Is the SP3202VSP Tristar "too big" of a pump for my setup?
I prefer the SP3202, but don't want it to cause problems because I oversized.
Thanks in advance for any insight and suggestion.
-Mark-