I just put in a pool last summer, and love everything about it except that the pool pump is about 6 feet from the patio where we want to sit and relax. I am looking for the best long term solution to make my poolside experience more enjoyable (with maybe some other benefits).
One solution would be some sort of soundproofing around the pump. Are there any best ideas here on how to do that (diy or purchase)? I have seen everything from cutting appropriate holes in a big plastic bin and putting some soundproofing material inside it to purchasing soundproof boxes/enclosures that run several hundred $$.
If I am contemplating spending money on this, my other thought was: would it be more worth it to spend a little more and replace my 1.25HP fixed speed pump with a VSP? How much quieter can those run? I know I'm spending 600-800 ish, but if it could alleviate my noise problems and save me money on power bills in the long run, it would be a win-win. Question is will the VSP be quiet enough on its own, or will I still need soundproofing?
Finally, if I choose to go with a VSP, do I need to change out the whole pump, or just the motor? I have attached pics of my motor/pump assembly. I have a Jandy AquaLink automation system, so I assume that would be able to control a VSP.
Thanks!
One solution would be some sort of soundproofing around the pump. Are there any best ideas here on how to do that (diy or purchase)? I have seen everything from cutting appropriate holes in a big plastic bin and putting some soundproofing material inside it to purchasing soundproof boxes/enclosures that run several hundred $$.
If I am contemplating spending money on this, my other thought was: would it be more worth it to spend a little more and replace my 1.25HP fixed speed pump with a VSP? How much quieter can those run? I know I'm spending 600-800 ish, but if it could alleviate my noise problems and save me money on power bills in the long run, it would be a win-win. Question is will the VSP be quiet enough on its own, or will I still need soundproofing?
Finally, if I choose to go with a VSP, do I need to change out the whole pump, or just the motor? I have attached pics of my motor/pump assembly. I have a Jandy AquaLink automation system, so I assume that would be able to control a VSP.
Thanks!