Gotcha. Always have to consider what's practical and possible. Depending on your electric rates, VS pumps may or may not pay for themselves over time. 2-speed pumps are a decent alternative that increase the cost by less and make the cost increase more viable to cover over the life of the pump.
Also long as you can brush and keep chlorinated, you can maintain a clear pool for quite a while without a pump. A robot would be handy for this purpose but in the meantime, consider the extra brushing a work out program.
Also long as you can brush and keep chlorinated, you can maintain a clear pool for quite a while without a pump. A robot would be handy for this purpose but in the meantime, consider the extra brushing a work out program.