- Feb 25, 2024
- 7
- Pool Size
- 7500
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite Pro (T-15)
Howdy,
After much complaining by the family, I'm going to replace our current pentair single speed pump with a variable speed one. Currently the pump is a SuperFlo 1.1HP unit controlled by a relay in the intellicenter box (and is 120V, new pump is 230V, which is not a problem as the intellicenter has a load center and plenty of open breaker slots).
The pool is about 13K gallons, no spa, with 4 fountains in the splash deck, a skimmer and two floor returns and a few jets and water shelf on the steps.
Was hoping to ask a few questions:
1) Will be using the RS485 connection from the intellicenter to the pump. Because of the serial connection, does that suggest running the pump directly to the breaker and removing the existing intellicenter controlled relay for the pump (given control will be over serial)?
2) Trying to decide between which pump - there seem to be 3 that are all VERY similar (in my inexperienced reading): the Intelliflo 3 VSF, the Intelliflo VS+SVRS and what seem to maybe be an earlier Intelliflo (no "3" or "SVRS").
3) My current pump is a 1.1HP SuperFlo pump w/2" PVC lines. I'm thinking of going to 3HP for a few reasons including running at lower speed and being able to really make the fountains in the splash deck stand out (when desired). From what I'm reading, this should be OK, but wanted to see if anyone had any caution/concerns.
I have a pretty simple pool setup and am primarily looking to do this to reduce sound/noise and secondarily to reduce power consumption. Is there any strong argument about which one of these pumps is better?
I was sort of leaning toward the Intelliflo3 VSF, just because it seemed "simple", but the connections do seem taller than my current pump (not that it's a deal breaker, of course), but honestly, am not sure what one offers over the other in a simple case like mine. I expect all would do the job, but I cannot see a difference that would drive picking one over the other.
Appreciate any thoughts (especially sorting why/what each pump offers compared to others).
Thanks in advance!!
Gerry
After much complaining by the family, I'm going to replace our current pentair single speed pump with a variable speed one. Currently the pump is a SuperFlo 1.1HP unit controlled by a relay in the intellicenter box (and is 120V, new pump is 230V, which is not a problem as the intellicenter has a load center and plenty of open breaker slots).
The pool is about 13K gallons, no spa, with 4 fountains in the splash deck, a skimmer and two floor returns and a few jets and water shelf on the steps.
Was hoping to ask a few questions:
1) Will be using the RS485 connection from the intellicenter to the pump. Because of the serial connection, does that suggest running the pump directly to the breaker and removing the existing intellicenter controlled relay for the pump (given control will be over serial)?
2) Trying to decide between which pump - there seem to be 3 that are all VERY similar (in my inexperienced reading): the Intelliflo 3 VSF, the Intelliflo VS+SVRS and what seem to maybe be an earlier Intelliflo (no "3" or "SVRS").
3) My current pump is a 1.1HP SuperFlo pump w/2" PVC lines. I'm thinking of going to 3HP for a few reasons including running at lower speed and being able to really make the fountains in the splash deck stand out (when desired). From what I'm reading, this should be OK, but wanted to see if anyone had any caution/concerns.
I have a pretty simple pool setup and am primarily looking to do this to reduce sound/noise and secondarily to reduce power consumption. Is there any strong argument about which one of these pumps is better?
I was sort of leaning toward the Intelliflo3 VSF, just because it seemed "simple", but the connections do seem taller than my current pump (not that it's a deal breaker, of course), but honestly, am not sure what one offers over the other in a simple case like mine. I expect all would do the job, but I cannot see a difference that would drive picking one over the other.
Appreciate any thoughts (especially sorting why/what each pump offers compared to others).
Thanks in advance!!
Gerry
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