The motor in my filter pump failed last week and I need to replace it. I figured this was a good time to switch from a single speed pump (a Jandy JHP 2.0) to a variable speed pump -- partially to save energy, and partially to reduce the noise, especially when the system goes into freeze mode for a few nights in the winter.
My equipment is all Jandy stuff, including the Aqualink RS OneTouch (the control panel says Model 8158 type RS-4 Combo Firmware L) with a SpaLink but no PDA. The pool is salt water, 26,000 gallons and has a Polaris 280 bottom feeder thingie with a separate booster pump.
I looked briefly at making this change in the past, but Jandy/Zodiac didn't offer a pump and I was told the Pentair (only pump available at the time) wasn't really compatible -- I'd have to program everything twice. Now that my hand is forced, I've been looking at the Jandy JEP 2.0 variable speed pump -- it's on the electric utility rebate list and appears to be compatible.
The main problem is that I can't seem to find anyone who has experience with the Jandy JEP pump. I have to use someone on the city's list of installers (the folks who maintain my pool are not on the list because they don't have the proper electrical license) and the companies on the list with decent BBB ratings (for whatever that's worth) that I've talked to on the phone don't seem to want to deal with the Jandy pump and seem to be pushing the Hayward (not the Pentair); at least one claimed it was much more efficient. Is there something I need to know about the Jandy pump, or is it just too new? I'm considering it mostly because everything else is Jandy and I figure it'll be the most compatible with the Aqualink RS.
I am getting a bid from one company, but the tech didn't inspire confidence when it came to hooking up the new pump, as they sell mostly Hayward. Some plumbing work is also required on the pad, as the current pump is up against the wall and pipes will have to be cut to get it out.
And backing up a bit, would it make sense to use a non-Jandy pump like the Hayward or Pentair -- will they now interface with my control panel? Or should I just spend the $200 now to replace the single-speed Jandy pump and wait for this all to shake out? It's been 5 days and my pool is not looking so good. :-(
Here's a list of the rebate-eligible pumps:
Finally, are my expectations too high about what a variable speed pump will do for me? Will it truly be quiet, and will be it be capable of moving enough water? Again, the local pool folks I talked to don't inspire confidence.
Any advice would be most welcome.
My equipment is all Jandy stuff, including the Aqualink RS OneTouch (the control panel says Model 8158 type RS-4 Combo Firmware L) with a SpaLink but no PDA. The pool is salt water, 26,000 gallons and has a Polaris 280 bottom feeder thingie with a separate booster pump.
I looked briefly at making this change in the past, but Jandy/Zodiac didn't offer a pump and I was told the Pentair (only pump available at the time) wasn't really compatible -- I'd have to program everything twice. Now that my hand is forced, I've been looking at the Jandy JEP 2.0 variable speed pump -- it's on the electric utility rebate list and appears to be compatible.
The main problem is that I can't seem to find anyone who has experience with the Jandy JEP pump. I have to use someone on the city's list of installers (the folks who maintain my pool are not on the list because they don't have the proper electrical license) and the companies on the list with decent BBB ratings (for whatever that's worth) that I've talked to on the phone don't seem to want to deal with the Jandy pump and seem to be pushing the Hayward (not the Pentair); at least one claimed it was much more efficient. Is there something I need to know about the Jandy pump, or is it just too new? I'm considering it mostly because everything else is Jandy and I figure it'll be the most compatible with the Aqualink RS.
I am getting a bid from one company, but the tech didn't inspire confidence when it came to hooking up the new pump, as they sell mostly Hayward. Some plumbing work is also required on the pad, as the current pump is up against the wall and pipes will have to be cut to get it out.
And backing up a bit, would it make sense to use a non-Jandy pump like the Hayward or Pentair -- will they now interface with my control panel? Or should I just spend the $200 now to replace the single-speed Jandy pump and wait for this all to shake out? It's been 5 days and my pool is not looking so good. :-(
Here's a list of the rebate-eligible pumps:
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Manufacturer Model (Item Number)
HAYWARD Eco–Star (SPECOST)
HAYWARD Eco–Star SVRS (SPECOSVRS)
JANDY JEP (1.5)
JANDY JEP (2.0)
STA–RITE (PENTAIR) Intellipro (VS-3050 & SVRS)
PENTAIR Intelliflo (VF; VS-3050 & SVRS)
Any advice would be most welcome.