No automation on equipment. Can we get a VS pump.

[Deb04]

We have wanted a variable speed pump for a while. Figured we just wait till the one we have dies and replace it with a VS. Another thread led me down the path of realizing my state has a $350 rebate for energy star rated VS pumps. So maybe now is the time to do it.

Question 1: We don’t have automation on our pool. Everything is manual except for a timer on the pump that has the little clips that you move to the time you want it to turn on or turn off. Will that set up support a variable speed pump?

Question 2: recommendations for a variable speed pump?

Thx.

 

[mknauss]

VS pumps come with on board timer/scheduler.

You have a Pentair Intellichlor SWCG. How do you remove power to it when the pump is not running?

You can get a Pentair Intelliflo3 VS pump with a relay board and the Intellichlor will be controlled via a relay.

 

[Bperry]

Will that set up support a variable speed pump?

Yes. Though you may not need it anymore as stated above.

 

[Newdude]

I have an intelliflo and love it. But they've priced me out at this point and I wouldn't replace it tomorrow. The 3 HP calimars have been going strong since they came out around the shortages, and are 1/3 the retail cost. With your rebate that's $169 (no sales tax WOOHOO) for a pump that'll do the same thing, at nearly 1/10th the cost of the pentair after rebate.