Pentair Equipment Recommendations Needed

[Drewskii]

Please help me determine the best combination of Pentair products, especially the natural gas heater and the variable speed pump, for the following new pool build.

Here is some data: Pool Volume 14,604 gallons

Flow Rates
14,604 Total gallons with 2 Turnovers per day.

24hr/Day run time - Flow Rate (2 Turnovers) - (Gallons 29,208 / Minutes 1440) = GPM 20

20hr/Day run time - Flow Rate (2 Turnovers) - (Gallons 29,208 / Minutes 1200) = GPM 24

16hr/Day run time - Flow Rate (2 Turnovers) - (Gallons 29,208 / Minutes 960) = GPM 30

12hr/Day run time - Flow Rate (2 Turnovers) - (Gallons 29,208 Minutes 720) = GPM 41

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Additional information:​

1. Water feature: 2-12"sheer descent waterfalls. 24" x 1 GPM/inch = 24GPM
2. Easytouch 8 Controller
3. Filter: - Clean & Clear CC100 100 sq/in @ .5 GPM = 50 GPM flow rate
4. Ichlor 30 SWCG
5. Natural Gas heater: Pentair Mastertemp or Ultratemp? Size?
6. Pool Pump: -Variable speed- looking for recommendation.
7. Total Dynamic Head assumption 50 TDH - 60 TDH.
8. Pool location: Palm Beach County, Florida.

I'm certainly no expert so please feel free to request any other information and/or comment on any aspect of this request.

Thanks in advance for the help.

 

[ajw22]

For a new build I would install the modern IntelliCenter and not a 20 year old EasyTouch system.

I would also install the IntelliChlor IC40 system, which is higher quality then the iChlor, and get it bundled with the IntelliCenter so the Power Center is in the IntelliCenter Load Center cabinet.

Get a larger filter. Florida builders install small filters for some unknown reason. Get a CCP 400-500 filter.

Will you have a spa?

For pump get the Intelliflo3 pump or the IntellifloXF VSF pump.

For heater the MasterTemp 400 if you want a NG heater or the Ultratemp 140 if you want a heat pump.

How to select pool equipment - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[Drewskii]

AJW, thanks for the response.
There is no spa.
Would you know the model numbers of the pumps you recommended?

 

[ajw22]

Intelliflo3 - 011075

IntelliFlo3® VSF Pool Pump

The Intelliflo3 VSF pool pump includes auto regulating flow technology, energy savings, and superior performance for crystal clear water.

www.pentair.com

IntellifloXF VSF - 022056

IntelliFloXF VSF Pump

Pentair IntelliFloXF VSF Pump - This innovative, variable speed & variable flow pool pump offers precision and savings for large and feature-rich pools.

www.pentair.com

 

[Jimrahbe]

Drew,

The idea that you have to have X amount of water "turnovers" per day is a myth and just not true.

When using a VS pump the idea is to run it as slow as you can to accomplish your goal of chlorinating your pool and skimming your pool.

I agree with Allen, that I would go with an IntelliChlor salt cell rather than the iChlor.

The smaller the filter, the harder it is to force water through it. Buy the biggest filter you can afford. CCP-420 or 520.

With a simple pool, the EasyTouch +ScreenLogic will do what you want, but it is kind of like buying an iPhone 1, when for about the same money you could buy an IPhone XX (Whatever # they are today).

The IntelliFlo3 is new but appears to be a step up from the standard IntelliFlo pump, which is already the "Gold Standard" of pool pumps.

Good luck with your new build,

Jim R.

 

[Drewskii]

Thanks for the input Drew.
How would you determine flow rates if not by turnover calcs?
Also, any comments on the Intelliflo3 VSF instead of the IntellifloXF VSF?
What Pentair equipment qualify for the Intelli-bundles?