Hi - I've been tinkering with the idea of a new pump since mine seems underpowered a bit these days, e.g. I just got a Pool Cleaner and it only turns like 8 RPMs and they recommend 11. I'm going to tinker with the plumbing a bit first, but if I do buy one...
I see a lot of people recommending 2-speed pumps over VS because of cost, but looking around I think I could get a 3HP Intelliflo VS for like $750 (after $100 rebate from the power company - it's like $853 on amazon). Compare this to what looks to be the same price almost for the 2.5HP dual speed WhisperFlo, is there any reason I wouldn't get the VS?
One thing I do wonder is if I can control the variable speed pump via automation. With a dual speed I assume there are two sets of power terminals one for the low and one for the high speed and I can hook them up to the Intermatic for control. Can I do the same with the Intelliflo?
I see a lot of people recommending 2-speed pumps over VS because of cost, but looking around I think I could get a 3HP Intelliflo VS for like $750 (after $100 rebate from the power company - it's like $853 on amazon). Compare this to what looks to be the same price almost for the 2.5HP dual speed WhisperFlo, is there any reason I wouldn't get the VS?
One thing I do wonder is if I can control the variable speed pump via automation. With a dual speed I assume there are two sets of power terminals one for the low and one for the high speed and I can hook them up to the Intermatic for control. Can I do the same with the Intelliflo?