I have a Pentair WF-26 1.5 HP pool pump, and the motor has seen better days. I'm beginning to look into replacing the motor, and based on what I've read in the threads, I should be ok switching from a single speed to a dual speed motor, as long as I change out the timer as well, correct?
I've looked and found replacement motors for the Pentair WF-26 and it appears that my replacing it with a motor for the WFDS-26 would be the proper replacement and would get dual speed.
I have an Intermatic PF1102T timer connected to the pump and it looks like I would need to switch to one of their dual timers, maybe the PF1202T, if I want to maintain the freeze protection. I've seen the T106 as the suggested secondary timer, and the PF1202T comes with dual T104s, not sure if that will work for what I want or not.
Does that all sound correct?
Would the energy savings of a dual speed pump be worth the additional $150 for the pump motor and the $350 for the timer? Or, am I better off just replacing the motor with a single speed? If I'm saving $30/month, then it pays itself off in 17 months, but if my savings is $10/month, then it is 50 months before I recoup the savings.
Any thoughts/ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Gonzo
I've looked and found replacement motors for the Pentair WF-26 and it appears that my replacing it with a motor for the WFDS-26 would be the proper replacement and would get dual speed.
I have an Intermatic PF1102T timer connected to the pump and it looks like I would need to switch to one of their dual timers, maybe the PF1202T, if I want to maintain the freeze protection. I've seen the T106 as the suggested secondary timer, and the PF1202T comes with dual T104s, not sure if that will work for what I want or not.
Does that all sound correct?
Would the energy savings of a dual speed pump be worth the additional $150 for the pump motor and the $350 for the timer? Or, am I better off just replacing the motor with a single speed? If I'm saving $30/month, then it pays itself off in 17 months, but if my savings is $10/month, then it is 50 months before I recoup the savings.
Any thoughts/ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Gonzo