Hello,
My pool repair guy said that the main seal in my old stalwart Hayward Super II 2HP pump needs to be replaced. He wants $110, and I can buy already rebuilt Hayward Super II 2HP pumps for $200, but I'm inclined to go ahead and put that money toward swapping it out for a VSP pump. I do believe I could rebuild (which is actually just replacing various seals and other use-parts) myself, but I think this is a good opportunity to move to a VS pump and save on electric costs. I think I calculated that my Hayward costs about $185/mo to run 8 hours/day!
Unfortunately, I don't know/understand how to properly size a new VSP to either my equipment or the pool size (or whatever it is that drives the size of the new pump). My details are in the signature plan, if that helps. To clarify, the listed "Waterfall" is a separate feature from the spa-to-pool spillover/waterfall. I'm trying to get a feel for what size VSP pump I need (or what I'd expect to pay), without under (or over) sizing it.
I'm also looking for input as to whether this is something I should have someone else install. There may be requirements in getting the $150 APS rebate that a "professional" calibrate the system. I do feel comfortable installing it myself, and I think I read about alternatives to having it professionally calibrated that would still entitle me to the rebate...the question is whether the hassle of installing and pursuing some alternate rebate route would be worth it.
My local Leslie's has free install on what I presume (based on price) is a Jacuzzi J-VSP150. Complete after tax, APS rebate, programming, calibrating, etc., it will be just over $1350. Seems a pretty hefty surcharge over the price of the pump, which is listed at around $900. I'm fairly comfortable doing the install myself; though I've not done one before, I've worked with computers and PVC, so...
In summary, 2 questions.
1. How do I know what (power? speed?) VSP is suitable to replace my Hayward Super II 2HP?
2. Should I consider the Leslie's offer, or is this something I should do myself?
I'd also love to hear from AZ pool owners with actual APS rebate experience on a VSP pump, too.
Thanks!
- Paul
My pool repair guy said that the main seal in my old stalwart Hayward Super II 2HP pump needs to be replaced. He wants $110, and I can buy already rebuilt Hayward Super II 2HP pumps for $200, but I'm inclined to go ahead and put that money toward swapping it out for a VSP pump. I do believe I could rebuild (which is actually just replacing various seals and other use-parts) myself, but I think this is a good opportunity to move to a VS pump and save on electric costs. I think I calculated that my Hayward costs about $185/mo to run 8 hours/day!
Unfortunately, I don't know/understand how to properly size a new VSP to either my equipment or the pool size (or whatever it is that drives the size of the new pump). My details are in the signature plan, if that helps. To clarify, the listed "Waterfall" is a separate feature from the spa-to-pool spillover/waterfall. I'm trying to get a feel for what size VSP pump I need (or what I'd expect to pay), without under (or over) sizing it.
I'm also looking for input as to whether this is something I should have someone else install. There may be requirements in getting the $150 APS rebate that a "professional" calibrate the system. I do feel comfortable installing it myself, and I think I read about alternatives to having it professionally calibrated that would still entitle me to the rebate...the question is whether the hassle of installing and pursuing some alternate rebate route would be worth it.
My local Leslie's has free install on what I presume (based on price) is a Jacuzzi J-VSP150. Complete after tax, APS rebate, programming, calibrating, etc., it will be just over $1350. Seems a pretty hefty surcharge over the price of the pump, which is listed at around $900. I'm fairly comfortable doing the install myself; though I've not done one before, I've worked with computers and PVC, so...
In summary, 2 questions.
1. How do I know what (power? speed?) VSP is suitable to replace my Hayward Super II 2HP?
2. Should I consider the Leslie's offer, or is this something I should do myself?
I'd also love to hear from AZ pool owners with actual APS rebate experience on a VSP pump, too.
Thanks!
- Paul
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