My pump has quit and I'm afraid it may be the end of this one! It is a two-speed pump and I have been in the habit of running it 24/7 on low, which is 1/8 hp. High speed is 1 hp. I have no automation or timer. To run my solar heat, I have a 3/4 hp (uprated) booster pump. The main pump must be running to operate the solar pump.
I've seen lots of discussion here about automatic variable speed pumps and other cool stuff. I would like to have a two-speed pump (as a minimum) which I'd usually run on low speed. Even better would be to add a timer so I don't have to run it 24/7! My pool capacity is rather small, I believe in the 6000-7000 gallon range. Since it's indoors, I don't get all that much junk in it.
I would like to get something reliable that would be economical to run. I'm willing to pay more up front to get a pump that would be more efficient to operate and thus cheaper in the long run. TIA for suggestions and recommendations!
I've seen lots of discussion here about automatic variable speed pumps and other cool stuff. I would like to have a two-speed pump (as a minimum) which I'd usually run on low speed. Even better would be to add a timer so I don't have to run it 24/7! My pool capacity is rather small, I believe in the 6000-7000 gallon range. Since it's indoors, I don't get all that much junk in it.
I would like to get something reliable that would be economical to run. I'm willing to pay more up front to get a pump that would be more efficient to operate and thus cheaper in the long run. TIA for suggestions and recommendations!