Just before Christmas, I noticed our a small leak from our pool pump (EcoTouch II 1 HP, 3-speed). Rang the pool shop and they said probably a seal needing replacing. All good to keep operating. Over the Christmas/New Year break, the leak stayed about the same, but the noise level increased. Took the pump to the pool shop this week. Their diagnosis is water has gotten inside the motor, and it is uneconomical to repair ($2000 versus $1620 for a replacement three speed Zodiac Flo Pro E3).
Given that it is a significant cost, I thought I'd ring around and check out other pumps first. I rang a local farm irrigation suppler and their prices were significantly cheaper. $1,155 for a variable speed (which they didn't recommend) or $550 for a single speed 550 W pump that can do 42,000L/h circulation.
What are the specification that are important to look at and do any other Aussies have expereince with the local brands available here?
I know the variable speed pumps can save power, but the difference in upfront cost is also significant. We do plan to invest in rooftop solar evetually, to help offset power consumption from the pump.
Given that it is a significant cost, I thought I'd ring around and check out other pumps first. I rang a local farm irrigation suppler and their prices were significantly cheaper. $1,155 for a variable speed (which they didn't recommend) or $550 for a single speed 550 W pump that can do 42,000L/h circulation.
What are the specification that are important to look at and do any other Aussies have expereince with the local brands available here?
I know the variable speed pumps can save power, but the difference in upfront cost is also significant. We do plan to invest in rooftop solar evetually, to help offset power consumption from the pump.
