Pool pump recommendation needed

[shortdogOH]

Short story is that a new pool pump is needed for an inground pool.

Pool is in-ground, about 22000 gallons. There are 2 intakes (skimmer and deep end floor drain), and two returns (1 15 feet from pump location and he other about 40 feet away). There is also a DE filter and may add a heater in the future. Current electric box supply is 115V.

Interested in what experience people have had with their pumps with a similar "load" or just any recommendations in general.

Might look at finding an updated version of the old pump (1990s model I think).

Thanks.

 

[reggiehammond]

Variable speed, for sure. I'm happy with my Intelliflo VSF, but these days, supply is still limited due to the Texas freeze issues.
I believe InyoPools and Circupool still had some VS pumps available.

 

[CJadamec]

If you are staying with 110v than your VS options are limited as most need 220v.

The pentair superflo VS will run on 110v and is a great pump that can easily handle your pool.

 

[shortdogOH]

Thank you both. Something like this? Pentair EC-342001 SuperFlo VS Variable Speed 1.5HP Energy Efficient Pool Pump | Compare Prices, Set Price Alerts, and Save with GoSale.com / Pump, Pentair SuperFlo VS,1.5hp,115/208-230v,Var-Spd,Almond

 

[CJadamec]

Thank you both. Something like this? Pentair EC-342001 SuperFlo VS Variable Speed 1.5HP Energy Efficient Pool Pump | Compare Prices, Set Price Alerts, and Save with GoSale.com / Pump, Pentair SuperFlo VS,1.5hp,115/208-230v,Var-Spd,Almond

Yep that's the pump.

 

[IUsedToSail]

I bought a Waterway 1.4hp variable speed pump last season and really like it. It has a Century motor and runs on 110v or 220v. Two days ago I did a flow test sample from my fountains and I was getting about 24gpm at 1450 rpms consuming 154 watts. I also replaced the grids in my filter this past weekend and the flow afterwards was so high I had to reprogram the pump and reduce the "priming" setting by 600 rpms.
I wanted to purchase a Pentair to match my filter but their warranty is only like 30 or 60 days for self install.

The Waterway was $650 online from Inyo Pools and our power company had a $400 rebate - so $250 delivered, which was basically the same price as buying a cheap single eBay pump that draws 1200 watts.

 

[shortdogOH]

I bought a Waterway 1.4hp variable speed pump last season and really like it. It has a Century motor and runs on 110v or 220v. Two days ago I did a flow test sample from my fountains and I was getting about 24gpm at 1450 rpms consuming 154 watts. I also replaced the grids in my filter this past weekend and the flow afterwards was so high I had to reprogram the pump and reduce the "priming" setting by 600 rpms.
I wanted to purchase a Pentair to match my filter but their warranty is only like 30 or 60 days for self install.

The Waterway was $650 online from Inyo Pools and our power company had a $400 rebate - so $250 delivered, which was basically the same price as buying a cheap single eBay pump that draws 1200 watts.

This one? Waterway Power Defender 140 Dual Voltage Variable Speed Pump 1.40HP 115/230V | PD-140

 

[IUsedToSail]

This one? Waterway Power Defender 140 Dual Voltage Variable Speed Pump 1.40HP 115/230V | PD-140

Yeah, that is the one, sort of... it looks like they added some functionality for actuating a spa or cleaner or something. It looks exactly the same but in grey vs black. I'm really happy with it for the net price of ~$250 (after rebate). It's a pretty substantial pump, as I was surprised at how heavy it is. Check your power company's website for rebates.

I really wanted the Pentair but the warranty limitation was sort of a game killer.

Here is the version I bought... the one you purchased looks like a better deal. Made in the USA too.

Waterway 1.4 HP Power Defender 140 VS Pump, Inground Pool, Energy Efficient, Variable Speed, 115-230 Volt - PD-140 - INYOPools.com

www.inyopools.com

 

[Janhillatx]

Yeah, that is the one, sort of... it looks like they added some functionality for actuating a spa or cleaner or something. It looks exactly the same but in grey vs black. I'm really happy with it for the net price of ~$250 (after rebate). It's a pretty substantial pump, as I was surprised at how heavy it is. Check your power company's website for rebates.

I really wanted the Pentair but the warranty limitation was sort of a game killer.

Here is the version I bought... the one you purchased looks like a better deal. Made in the USA too.

Waterway 1.4 HP Power Defender 140 VS Pump, Inground Pool, Energy Efficient, Variable Speed, 115-230 Volt - PD-140 - INYOPools.com

www.inyopools.com

I'm also in the market for a new pump, I have a 1.5 HP single speed whisperflow and salt cell pool, with a booster pump for the 280 cleaner. 18,000 gallons. The catchment has its own single speed pump that I could harvest parts off of my retired main pump to keep it going for a while, meanwhile when the booster pump dies again it appears this one will do the job. From my specs below, do you think this is a good choice for me? Thanks for any input you have