I have a Pentair Challenger 1.5 HP CHII-N1-1 1/2A Pump with a US Motors K63CXDFU-5157 Motor that seems shot. It just has a humming sound. I've tried to reprime, breakers on/off, and tried to manually move the propeller which it does per other threads with similar issues and no luck. So looking at replacing it. It runs or well ran 24/7 and the power draw is rather high for it so looking to go variable speed. I just have a basic pool no automation (would like to add in future) and no water features or spa beyond the aerators in the pool. Is there any benefit that is worth the cost of the Intelliflow over a Superflow VST?
I've also been told by one pool company that the Superflo VST is no longer for sale or a current model by Pentair. I cant find anything online to validate that isnt BS. They quoted 3k+ installed for the intelliflo. I have another company that quoted 1745 for the 3HP 230V Intelliflo VSF and $250 install and 144 tax. From what I can see online the Superflo VST can be found for 8-900 delivered with no tax and install should be ~2-300. Anything im missing?
I've also been told by one pool company that the Superflo VST is no longer for sale or a current model by Pentair. I cant find anything online to validate that isnt BS. They quoted 3k+ installed for the intelliflo. I have another company that quoted 1745 for the 3HP 230V Intelliflo VSF and $250 install and 144 tax. From what I can see online the Superflo VST can be found for 8-900 delivered with no tax and install should be ~2-300. Anything im missing?