Cost of filter installation
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Well... this answer is going to assume a lot... but:
If you already have all the plumbing in place, and the wiring is existing and in good shape.....
Your looking at the cost of the pump and filter (plus markup) and the cost of labor and whatever materials
are necessary.
If you have an existing pump, there shouldn't be a great need to replace all that much of the plumbing
materials. Maybe a new PVC elbow or two and some misc stuff.. but nothing major.
Also depends on which pump / filter combo you go with. So lets leave that out. You can get systems ranging
from $500 or so and go way on up from there. Assume they will mark up the pump unless your providing it.
Labor, well that is going to be kinda hard to say. Depends on your area, and if your getting a local handyman
to do it or a professional pool builder / servicer.
So... all in all... it depends.
Assume likely 15 to 20% markup on the pump / filter hardware if they supply it
Assume something like $300 to $500 for the labor, but it could vary depending on exactly who you have do the work.
I'd be figuring on spending at least $1,000 (and that is considering a somewhat cheap pump). If your going to go with
a variable speed pentair like you had... probably closer to $2,000 by the time it's all done.
If you already have all the plumbing in place, and the wiring is existing and in good shape.....
Your looking at the cost of the pump and filter (plus markup) and the cost of labor and whatever materials
are necessary.
If you have an existing pump, there shouldn't be a great need to replace all that much of the plumbing
materials. Maybe a new PVC elbow or two and some misc stuff.. but nothing major.
Also depends on which pump / filter combo you go with. So lets leave that out. You can get systems ranging
from $500 or so and go way on up from there. Assume they will mark up the pump unless your providing it.
Labor, well that is going to be kinda hard to say. Depends on your area, and if your getting a local handyman
to do it or a professional pool builder / servicer.
So... all in all... it depends.
Assume likely 15 to 20% markup on the pump / filter hardware if they supply it
Assume something like $300 to $500 for the labor, but it could vary depending on exactly who you have do the work.
I'd be figuring on spending at least $1,000 (and that is considering a somewhat cheap pump). If your going to go with
a variable speed pentair like you had... probably closer to $2,000 by the time it's all done.
Filter, pump, SWG were all paid for already. He's supplying the plumbing and valves, and doing the work.
While seems simple, given the way many pads are plumbed with no free pipe between fittings, a small change could require replacement of a lot of pipe and fitting and valves.
So it really depends on the current configuration and what you are changing to.
If your current pump was the same model as the new pump and they use union fittings, it is nearly plug and play, no plumbing required.
Really too many variables to even come up with a guess.
So it really depends on the current configuration and what you are changing to.
If your current pump was the same model as the new pump and they use union fittings, it is nearly plug and play, no plumbing required.
Really too many variables to even come up with a guess.
- May 23, 2015
- 24,447
- Pool Size
- 16000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Pentair Intellichlor IC-60
If the equipment is all paid for, then you’re looking at mostly labor costs. Is this person a professional plumber? Or electrician? Local pool dude?? Labor rates can vary a lot but you want to make sure you get two things - his personal warranty that any leaks or problems after installation will be covered (at no cost to you for a fixed period of time) AND, that he is a professional who can sign off on the warranty cards for the new equipment. With most of the major equipment manufacturers, the professional doing the installation needs to sign off on the warranty cards and send them in for you. That then activates the warranty on the equipment and protects you against premature equipment failure.
Everything was brand new. The flexible hoses were brought to the pad and all the work had to be done there.
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