Hi, I am an unexperienced pool owner who needs to replace a dying Challenger Medium Head 1 HP pump for a 13,000 gallon pool (no spa). I thought about replacing it with a Hayward Super Pump 1 HP, but a professional recommended a Hayward TriStar 1.85 HP variable speed. It is more than twice the price of the single speed and it will hurt my finances. But if it is the best choice, I guess I'll do it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Replace Pump Advice
- Thread starter Eduardo69
- Start date
- Jun 7, 2017
- 10,021
- Pool Size
- 29000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Jandy Aquapure 1400
Here is a chart showing power usage. Keep in mind this is for a 3HP pump so yours will be lower but you can see the cost savings when using a variable speed pump. Single speed pumps run at 3450 all the time.
reggiehammond
Gold Supporter
- Oct 4, 2020
- 2,258
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Plaster
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- CircuPool RJ-60 Plus
In Texas, where we don't winterize and the pump runs all year - VSP all the way.
The chart above tells the story - I run 1400 rpm's 24/7 for less than $1 a day.
The VSP pays for itself very quickly due to the reduced energy consumption.
The chart above tells the story - I run 1400 rpm's 24/7 for less than $1 a day.
The VSP pays for itself very quickly due to the reduced energy consumption.