So I have ordered the SuperFlow VS and the price was $629. I could not justify the much higher price of the IntelliFlo for my simple system, despite the superior motor claims and improved electronics and flow setting options. Also there we no incentives in effect from my power supplier or the manufacturer.
While I wait for the new pump I am planning the swap and will be addressing issues with my pad and plumbing. My pad has been lifted by tree roots and sits at about a 10 degree angle so I want to get that back closer to level. With my current plumbing I also have issues priming the pump basket after having the lid off as the added water simply flows back down the intake into the skimmer. Eventually the pump will start pulling water but it seems to take too much time and I don't like running the pump without the water flow. Is there a sound plumbing fix for this? I also believe I can eliminate a 90 degree elbow in the return line with a little repositioning.
mas985 I am very impressed with your pool/pump spreadsheets and am amazed at the amount of work and detail you put into them, thank you. I have been using the PSI & Vac to GPM spreadsheet. One question regarding the pull down options when choosing a pump system, I notice there is no listing for the Pentair WFE-8. I have selected your listing of the WFDS-8 which is a dual speed and using the higher rpm, is that close enough or is there a better option?
While I wait for the new pump I am planning the swap and will be addressing issues with my pad and plumbing. My pad has been lifted by tree roots and sits at about a 10 degree angle so I want to get that back closer to level. With my current plumbing I also have issues priming the pump basket after having the lid off as the added water simply flows back down the intake into the skimmer. Eventually the pump will start pulling water but it seems to take too much time and I don't like running the pump without the water flow. Is there a sound plumbing fix for this? I also believe I can eliminate a 90 degree elbow in the return line with a little repositioning.
mas985 I am very impressed with your pool/pump spreadsheets and am amazed at the amount of work and detail you put into them, thank you. I have been using the PSI & Vac to GPM spreadsheet. One question regarding the pull down options when choosing a pump system, I notice there is no listing for the Pentair WFE-8. I have selected your listing of the WFDS-8 which is a dual speed and using the higher rpm, is that close enough or is there a better option?
