Thoughts on intelliflo3 vsf vs whisperflo vst

[suprstrmis]

we had our pool finished a little over a month ago. Pb installed whisperflo vst instead of contracted intelliflo vsf. We were able to withhold $1500 from the payments since it was not the correct pump.
Now what is available is the intelliflo 3 vsf our pb is offering. We would pay the $1500 get the new pump and that would make our contract whole.

There's not tons of info out there on it. Wondering if it's worth it to get the new pump because it's better than the whisperflo that's already installed.

15k
White plaster
Raised spa
Two story roof top solar

 

[mknauss]

Do you have automation? Is the Whisperflo connected to the automation?

The Intelliflo is more powerful and thus may be better for the spa.

 

[suprstrmis]

Do you have automation? Is the Whisperflo connected to the automation?

The Intelliflo is more powerful and thus may be better for the spa.

sorry, i'm a newbie. i dont know what the automation is. its connected to some panel with buttons thats connected to the lights, spa, filter, heater... etc. is that the automation?

 

[mknauss]

Sounds like it. Do you use a remote or phone app? Take some pictures of the equipment pad and inside the panel with buttons and post them.

Automation - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

WhisperFlo VST pump is 2.6 HP and Intelliflo3 is 3.95 HP.

Unless you are not satisfied with the performance of your spa jets the Whisperflo pump is probably fine for you and you should save the money.

This brochure describes the differences between the two pumps - https://www.pentair.com/content/dam.../literature/family-brochure-pumps-english.pdf

 

[Jimrahbe]

S,

Keep in mind that the HP rating provided by Allen above is the new HP rating.

The old HP rating for the IntelliFlo was 3 HP so that means the old HP rating for the IntelliFlo3 is closer to 1.8 or 2 HP, if you are trying to compare apples to apples.

Thanks,

Jim R.

 

[suprstrmis]

Sounds like it. Do you use a remote or phone app? Take some pictures of the equipment pad and inside the panel with buttons and post them.

Automation - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[ajw22]

Your panel with the buttons is a Pentair EasyTouch automation system...

Pentair Automation Systems - Further Reading

www.troublefreepool.com

 

[1poolman1]

One other difference to consider is that the VST has the same control as the Superflo VSP. You need the right cable (usually hard to get) and the correct software revision to get the control to "talk" to the pump unless it is already hooked up.

 

[suprstrmis]

One other difference to consider is that the VST has the same control as the Superflo VSP. You need the right cable (usually hard to get) and the correct software revision to get the control to "talk" to the pump unless it is already hooked up.

apparently the intellipro3 is all wireless. Its a new model, not to be confused with the original intellipro vsf which was 3.95 THP. This new one is a THP 3 ( I believe).
Trying to see if its worth it to get the newer intellipro3 vsf model vs the whisperflo. They are both pretty new to the market so hoping to get some good insight.

 

[guinness]

apparently the intellipro3 is all wireless.

Intelliflo3 also has a wired RS485 interface for connection to automation.