Programming my new Inteliflo VSF...

[tfpusername]

Just got a new Inteliflo VSF pump yesterday, and I'm looking to figure out the best schedule to run (don't think the program the guy setup is optimal).

I did a bit of research, and it seems like you want to run briefly at a high speed (to build a current), then dial it back down to the lower settings. Also I think there are 'peak times' where electricity is more expensive, so I guess I should try and avoid those times (found this but its a tad confusing https://www.nvenergy.com/publish/content/dam/nvenergy/brochures_arch/about-nvenergy/rates-regulatory/np_com_rate.pdf) *this thing is so quiet even at 2500rpm the neighbors won't hear it if I run in the middle of the night

Anyone have any advice for a 13000gal pool in Vegas (getting pretty hot these days)?

Thanks

 

[kimkats]

I would run it during the "cheaper times" for sure! How long is up to you. It may be trial and error to see what works best for your pool. You want the surface clear and your chemicals mixed.

 

[Jimrahbe]

t,

Here are the reasons to run a pump...

You generally run a pump for three reasons:

1. To keep surface debris moving and being pushed into the skimmers. The more debris the more often you need to run the pump.

2. If you have a Salt Water Chlorine Generator (SWCG) you'll need to run it long enough to generate the amount of chlorine needed.

3. To circulate the water to ensure the chlorine is effectively distributed throughout the pool. Two or three hours per day is all that is needed for this to happen in most pools.

That said, it is your pool and you can run it however you like... Each pool's plumbing is a little different, so what works for me, might not be great for you...

In my case I have a SWCG and run my pump 24/7 at 1200 rpm, most of the time... I do not have time of use electrical power, so it cost me less than $20 bucks to run the pump for a month..

Even if I did not have a SWCG, I'd probably still run 24/7, just because I like the continual skimming action..

In my pool 1200 rpm is about 170 watts... to run 2500 rpm is 1125 watts... 6 x the cost to run at 2500 rpm...

Thanks for posting,

Jim R.

 

[tfpusername]

Hmm interesting so there isn't really any formula? I thought you were supposed to do one complete circulation per day (13500 gallons in my case). But sounds like you guys are saying to just 'eye ball it'?

 

[kimkats]

yeppers! Do what fits best in your life and your pool. Here at TFP we use and give "ranges" as we know every pool and life is different.

Kim