I am going to upgrade my old single-speed 220v pump to a new VS pump, at least 1.5hp but maybe 2.5 or 3. I have a 28k in-ground plaster pool with a 48 square foot Hayward DE filter.
I understand that going with a more powerful 2.5/3 hp pump I can turn over the entire volume of the pool in 2-3 hours, as opposed to 6-8 with a 1.5 hp. What I don’t understand is what the advantages of that are other than being able to spend a longer time running at lower speeds.
Would that save money?
Would it be able to more quickly pull surface debris into the skimmer baskets?
Would it keep the pool cleaner?
The cost difference is considerable, $500 or more for the more powerful pumps.
I understand that going with a more powerful 2.5/3 hp pump I can turn over the entire volume of the pool in 2-3 hours, as opposed to 6-8 with a 1.5 hp. What I don’t understand is what the advantages of that are other than being able to spend a longer time running at lower speeds.
Would that save money?
Would it be able to more quickly pull surface debris into the skimmer baskets?
Would it keep the pool cleaner?
The cost difference is considerable, $500 or more for the more powerful pumps.