I'm not real sure what all can be automated, the pool is pretty basic. It'll just be nice to have a pump that can program a schedule and a SWG that will cooperate. Right now I'm manually turning my 1 speed pump on. No preference on brand. It's currently pentair though.Dave...the best place to start choosing equipment is the end. Decide first if you want full, partial or no automation. If so, your equipment will play well together if all from the same manufacturer. If you're not interested in automation, you can get best value by selecting components from different manufacturers. The time to decide is before you start buying equipment.
Just my 2 cents.
Mike.
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I'm not real sure what all can be automated, the pool is pretty basic. It'll just be nice to have a pump that can program a schedule and a SWG that will cooperate. Right now I'm manually turning my 1 speed pump on. No preference on brand. It's currently pentair though.
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The wiring doesn't really scare me, most likely self install. The PVC job that is currently there looks pretty bad anyways.If you don’t want an automation panel in the house then look at getting a VS pump and a SWG. You can set the schedule and speeds on the control panel on the pump.
Are you going to do DIY install or use an authorized installer? It makes a difference for the vendor and warranty situation.
I looked at those and I believe that they're mfg'd by Speck, so they shouldn't be bad pumps. If I were in the market for a VS pump I would definitely consider them.
They offer a 3 year warranty on the wet end, and a 1 year warranty on the motor, but with some of the major mfg's only offering a 60 day warranty on DIY installed equipment, that isn't such a bad deal if you're going to install it yourself.