Need Help With Which Pentair Pump to Get [Issues]

[JackHarkness]

I was looking into a 011056 - but all installers want $1,800..to install it. Not something I have. Brick and mortar is selling for $1439.00 before taxes with $100 rebate apparently.

Warranty is kind of important for me - and so Pentair requires professional install to get 2-3 years.

1 Installer said he'd install the pentair pump but claimed "yeah the 011056 is overkill for your setup"

I have no jets, no spa - literally a rectangular pool. 11,916 gallons - 6 ft at the deep end - I eventually want a SWG too....

What pump do I really need in terms of Horsepower, etc to go from Single Speed to Variable speed? I heard a VSF is entirely unnecessary as well...

Thank you!

 

[Jimrahbe]

Jack,

What size plumbing is going into your current pump??

If 2" I'd go with the IntelliFlo

If 1.5" I'd go with the SuperFlo VS that was manufactured this year...

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[reggiehammond]

I was looking into a 011056 - but all installers want $1,800..to install it. Not something I have. Brick and mortar is selling for $1439.00 before taxes with $100 rebate apparently.

Warranty is kind of important for me - and so Pentair requires professional install to get 2-3 years.

1 Installer said he'd install the pentair pump but claimed "yeah the 011056 is overkill for your setup"

I have no jets, no spa - literally a rectangular pool. 11,916 gallons - 6 ft at the deep end - I eventually want a SWG too....

What pump do I really need in terms of Horsepower, etc to go from Single Speed to Variable speed? I heard a VSF is entirely unnecessary as well...

Thank you!

You absolutely want a VS pump, doubly-so because you're wanting to move to a SWCG. It's a no-brainer.
I'm fond of my Intelliflo VSF, and like you, I have a very simple pool setup. Runs all day at 1300 rpm - 196 watts per hour.

 

[Oly]

Get a SuperFlow VS and read the fine print on who Pentair considers a "professional" pool pump installer. Good VS pump and easy to install.
Operates on 110 or 220 power and includes the o-ring union connections.

 

[JackHarkness]

Jack,

What size plumbing is going into your current pump??

If 2" I'd go with the IntelliFlo

If 1.5" I'd go with the SuperFlo VS that was manufactured this year...

Thanks,

Jim R.

2" I in fact considering the Pentair distributors can't get the pump for me - I was going to just order a cheaper SuperFlo VS online and do the install myself

 

[JackHarkness]

Jack,

What size plumbing is going into your current pump??

If 2" I'd go with the IntelliFlo

If 1.5" I'd go with the SuperFlo VS that was manufactured this year...

Thanks,

Jim R.

I thought the SuperFlo can fit 2" plumbing easily....

 

[chiefwej]

My experience is that Pentair is pretty liberal in their definition of “Professional Installation” a plumber, electrician, pool service or even a home handyman service all qualify. If you can come up with a bill to prove “professional installation“, you can register your warranty.

 

[JackHarkness]

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[Jimrahbe]

Jack,

Yes, you can install a SuperFlo VS in a pool with 2" plumbing.

I just like the larger IntelliFlo as it moves more water at lower RPM..

Pentair IntelliFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump - use part # EC-011028

www.polytecpools.com

Thanks,

Jim R.