How important is SVRS? In particular on a pump.

[Puffin]

Looking at the Ecostar and Intelliflo pumps I see they both have SVRS options. This option raises the price by about 25%-35%. I don't recall seeing this feature on (many, if any) single and 2 speed pumps. So I've been wondering, how important is this feature? Is it worth the extra money?

 

[Melt In The Sun]

Others may correct me, but my impression is that if your pool was constructed with dual main drains and/or has the entrapment-proof covers, it is unnecessary. It's designed to release the suction if it senses that something is stuck in the suction port (i.e. a child's swimsuit). An older pool with a single drain would benefit, but should be retrofitted with the entrapment-proof drain cover anyway.

 

[JasonLion]

SVRS is well worth it if you have to have it, and should generally be avoided otherwise. As Melt In The Sun said, you only need it if your drain/suction ports are not otherwise entrapment proof.

 

[PoolGuyNJ]

Some states/towns require them on new construction. Suffolk county on Long Island (NY) requires them and not just on commercial pools.

They can help make a pool safer, even if they have dual, non blockable drains.

There are two in the US market that are available today. The Hayward and the Pentair. I am not a fan of Hayward in general but some here are. The Pentair has been out substantially longer. The Hayward is, in this category, the new kid on the block.

Scott

 

[shakenbake]

I have it on the vs-SVRS and it's bloody annoying. It's like princess and the pea, the pump stops when you get any air into the system - like when vacuuming. If you don't need the LCD display, the VS-3050 is the way to go if you want a 3HP unit.