Hello,
I currently have a single speed 1.5 hp pump. My pool is 36' long, 9' wide, but there are steps on the last 1/3rd of the pool that make it 13' wide. The deep end is 6' deep and the shallow end is 3' deep.
I was interested in the IntelliFlow 3 hp pump because it came recommended from online forums, but the local stores can't source one and there is no ETA.
The installer offered the alternative of going to the 1.5 hp unit instead, still VS.
Based on the documents I found online, it looks like the lowest speed on the 1.5 hp is 1400 rpm, while the 3 hp unit would be running at 750 rpm.
I'm interested in knowing if I should hold out for the 3 hp since it sounds more efficient at lower speeds where it would be running most of the time. My pool isn't very big, so I assume either one would be fine for it. I just don't know if the higher hp unit is more durable, last longer, more efficient to overcome the price difference, etc.
The price difference from the installer is $1700 (3hp) vs $1100 (1.5hp). I've found cheaper pricing online but there is only a 90 day warranty if I bought online.
I currently have a single speed 1.5 hp pump. My pool is 36' long, 9' wide, but there are steps on the last 1/3rd of the pool that make it 13' wide. The deep end is 6' deep and the shallow end is 3' deep.
I was interested in the IntelliFlow 3 hp pump because it came recommended from online forums, but the local stores can't source one and there is no ETA.
The installer offered the alternative of going to the 1.5 hp unit instead, still VS.
Based on the documents I found online, it looks like the lowest speed on the 1.5 hp is 1400 rpm, while the 3 hp unit would be running at 750 rpm.
I'm interested in knowing if I should hold out for the 3 hp since it sounds more efficient at lower speeds where it would be running most of the time. My pool isn't very big, so I assume either one would be fine for it. I just don't know if the higher hp unit is more durable, last longer, more efficient to overcome the price difference, etc.
The price difference from the installer is $1700 (3hp) vs $1100 (1.5hp). I've found cheaper pricing online but there is only a 90 day warranty if I bought online.
