Hello all! Been lurking on TFP since I began servicing my Mother's pool after her pool guy left the profession a few years back.
Here today to ask about pump replacement, as her original pump finally gave up the ghost. I have been reading forum posts about pumps and gathering info.
Her pool is about 14000 gallons. The original pump is a Pentair WFE-28. 2HP uprated. I am looking to replace with a new variable speed Pentair. The pool was installed in 1998, so there is nothing really fancy going on. Just a pool and spa and heater. Hayward DE6020 filter. Manual valves. Pump on Intermatic timer... pool & spa light are controlled from a switch at the timer/junction boxes at pool equipment junction boxes. No cool new automated stuff.
I am looking at Pentair variable speed pumps. Intelliflow, Superflo, etc. She is all for anything that may help reduce energy consumption.
Any suggestions on a pentair model I should be looking at, given the simplicity of her setup? Or does simplicity not factor? Should I only be looking at a pumps ability to move water efficiently? Planning for future proofing, etc.? I don't know too much about pool equipment, but I am learning.
Even though I feel I may be able to replace this pump... I am going to have a pool company come over to look and give a quote. I just want to know a bit more about what my needs are from a pump to help me choose a model and know how good or bad any service company quotes will be.
Thank you for any info/advice.
Pic of the setup:
Here today to ask about pump replacement, as her original pump finally gave up the ghost. I have been reading forum posts about pumps and gathering info.
Her pool is about 14000 gallons. The original pump is a Pentair WFE-28. 2HP uprated. I am looking to replace with a new variable speed Pentair. The pool was installed in 1998, so there is nothing really fancy going on. Just a pool and spa and heater. Hayward DE6020 filter. Manual valves. Pump on Intermatic timer... pool & spa light are controlled from a switch at the timer/junction boxes at pool equipment junction boxes. No cool new automated stuff.
I am looking at Pentair variable speed pumps. Intelliflow, Superflo, etc. She is all for anything that may help reduce energy consumption.
Any suggestions on a pentair model I should be looking at, given the simplicity of her setup? Or does simplicity not factor? Should I only be looking at a pumps ability to move water efficiently? Planning for future proofing, etc.? I don't know too much about pool equipment, but I am learning.
Even though I feel I may be able to replace this pump... I am going to have a pool company come over to look and give a quote. I just want to know a bit more about what my needs are from a pump to help me choose a model and know how good or bad any service company quotes will be.
Thank you for any info/advice.
Pic of the setup:
