Switching to a VS Pump Today - What to know?

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Dagobah

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Jun 17, 2013
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Dallas, TX
My single speed pump went out this week. Talking to my maintenance company about switching to a VS.

It's a 36k /gal pool in Texas
Salt system
Sand filter
EASYTOUCH automation
Current pump is a Whisperflow 3hp

Any brands/models to look for or stay away from?
I've heard getting a pump that'll tell you the flow rate is super helpful.
 
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Dagobah said:
I've heard getting a pump that'll tell you the flow rate is super helpful.
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Why would that be?? No one actually 'needs' to know the flow.. :scratch:

The problem that I see is that almost any automation system can control a single speed pump, but most VS pumps use an RS-485 com port to control the pump's schedule and speed.

I don't know much about your ComPool system, but I don't think it has an RS-485 bus.. Do you know??

If the automation can't control the speeds, that means you will have to use the pump's control panel, which makes having an automation system kind of useless.

You could upgrade your Compool to an EasyTouch that can control most Pentair VS pumps...

Questions for Pentair Compool to EasyTouch Upgrade Kit with Transformer - 521247 - INYOPools.com

Compool to EasyTouch Upgrade Kit with Transformer - 521247
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What does your LX3600 currently control??

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
Dagobah said:
I upgraded to the Easytouch automation a few years ago and it slipped my mind!!
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That makes it easy... :mrgreen:

I would go with a 3 HP IntelliFlo3....


I am not sure what HP pump you have now, but the bigger the better when using a VS pump.. This is because the bigger the pump, the slower you can run it and still move a lot of water.
The slower it runs, the less it costs, and the quieter it will be.

I never, ever recommend a smaller VS pump..

Thanks,

Jim R.
 
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