I'd like to replace my pump or motor to either a variable speed pump or a 2-speed pump to reduce my electrical costs and get a quieter pump. Biggest issue is that I only have 120V available by my pool. There is a 220V line (disconnected wire) about 20 ft away left over from a hot tub that was removed, but the line would have to be extended and from reading around it seems like that may cost quite a bit and be a huge headache due to all the newer codes around pool wiring. (maybe I'm incorrect here?) To make the decision even more difficult, I'd like to install a SWG at some point in the near future which from my understanding, can benefit a lot from a variable speed pump that works together with the SWG.
So I believe the main options are:
1. Replace the motor with a 120V 2-speed (Doesn't seem like many exist and would have to figure out ones that work with my pump)
2. Extend 220V line and buy a new 2-speed pump. (Worried about cost of extending and at that point does 2-speed even make sense)
3. Extend 220V line and buy variable speed pump (Worried about overall cost of extending and price of a new pump)
Hoping someone has some insight here on both the electrical situation and the pump / motor decision.
So I believe the main options are:
1. Replace the motor with a 120V 2-speed (Doesn't seem like many exist and would have to figure out ones that work with my pump)
2. Extend 220V line and buy a new 2-speed pump. (Worried about cost of extending and at that point does 2-speed even make sense)
3. Extend 220V line and buy variable speed pump (Worried about overall cost of extending and price of a new pump)
Hoping someone has some insight here on both the electrical situation and the pump / motor decision.