Pump Replacement Selection

[Surferblue]

Hello,

I am planning on replacing my 1.0 HP Pentair Single speed pump with a variable speed. I am thinking of getting a Pentair SuperFlo VS Variable Speed Pool Pump, 1 1/2 Horsepower. Here are my specifics:

• 110V
• 1.5" Piping
• Equipment pad 2 feet above pool deck and about 40 feet away
• Existing sand filter says 52 GPM flow rate
• One slide but no water features
• Raypak gas heater
• 2 pool skimmers and 1 floor drain, 3 return jets

Any thoughts on my pump selection or things I should consider? Everything is currently working fine, I am looking to replace only for a quieter more cost efficient pump.

Also any thoughts on piping improvements or other upgrades based on my setup?

Thank you in advance!

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[ajw22]

Welcome to TFP.

The Superflo VST pump sounds fine for you.

I would consider replacing your Trichlor chlorinator with a SWG.

And if your ball valves are starting to stick replacing them with diverter valves.

I would replace the flex PVC with solid PVC and move the pump and other equipment to straighten out some of the pipe runs.

 

[Surferblue]

Welcome to TFP.

The Superflo VST pump sounds fine for you.

I would consider replacing your Trichlor chlorinator with a SWG.

And if your ball valves are starting to stick replacing them with diverter valves.

I would replace the flex PVC with solid PVC and move the pump and other equipment to straighten out some of the pipe runs.

Thanks, great advice