I have decided to replace my Hayward 1HP single speed pump with a Pentair Intelliflow variable speed pump. Our electric company is offering a $350 rebate and because I've been running my 1HP pump about 12 hours per day, I think it makes sense to upgrade to a VSP to save on electric usage. I also understand that a 3HP running at lower speed will still move quite a bit of water and will be much quieter.
I've been using an Intermatic 1125CR electronic dual timer to control my single speed pump and my Stenner pump. Does it make any sense to just put the new Intelliflo in manual mode and let the Intermatic timer control it just like the old pump or should I program the timer on the intermatic to be always on for the new Intelliflo and use the programming on the pump like most users do? I think using the Intelliflo in manual mode set to always on makes the most sense in case power is lost and I'm not around. When power comes back on, the Intelliflo would automatically turn back on, self prime and run at it's set speed. The Stenner could never run without the Intelliflo running. Any concerns here? This will be my first VSP, so it's all new to me. Thanks!
I've been using an Intermatic 1125CR electronic dual timer to control my single speed pump and my Stenner pump. Does it make any sense to just put the new Intelliflo in manual mode and let the Intermatic timer control it just like the old pump or should I program the timer on the intermatic to be always on for the new Intelliflo and use the programming on the pump like most users do? I think using the Intelliflo in manual mode set to always on makes the most sense in case power is lost and I'm not around. When power comes back on, the Intelliflo would automatically turn back on, self prime and run at it's set speed. The Stenner could never run without the Intelliflo running. Any concerns here? This will be my first VSP, so it's all new to me. Thanks!