I've got a 15k gallon in-ground pool, and I think my pump is dying. It's about 11 years old. My local pool repair person says that's about its life expectancy, and I'm noticing it's not doing a great job of pulling the water and keeping the pool clean, and I see air bubbles daily which I can't seem to fix. It's somewhat warped, and while it's not leaking, my local pool repair guy says it's going to be impossible to straighten out. So I'm assuming it's nearing the end of its life. If I'm mistaken (or if there are things I should check) please correct me. It's a Pentair WhisperFlo 177450, and as best I can tell, it's probably a 1.5HP single speed. I can post a photo tomorrow if it's helpful.
My local city is offering a $400 rebate for people who buy locally and install a variable speed pump. I went down to my local Leslie's (I know, I know, but they're the only local pool shop) and they have a Jacuzzi JVX160 (1.6HP, variable speed) on sale for $823, so after the rebate, that's a substantial discount. My handyman says it should be straightforward for him to install it (just PVC routing and power, right? The size and shape is roughly the same as my old one, so I'm assuming it's a minor install.)
Budget is an issue, so I'm trying to keep costs down. Anything else I should consider, any pitfalls to be aware of, any other places to go, anything else to consider, I'd be grateful for the advice. Or if I'm on the right track, I'd like to hear that too.
My local city is offering a $400 rebate for people who buy locally and install a variable speed pump. I went down to my local Leslie's (I know, I know, but they're the only local pool shop) and they have a Jacuzzi JVX160 (1.6HP, variable speed) on sale for $823, so after the rebate, that's a substantial discount. My handyman says it should be straightforward for him to install it (just PVC routing and power, right? The size and shape is roughly the same as my old one, so I'm assuming it's a minor install.)
Budget is an issue, so I'm trying to keep costs down. Anything else I should consider, any pitfalls to be aware of, any other places to go, anything else to consider, I'd be grateful for the advice. Or if I'm on the right track, I'd like to hear that too.
