Hi!
I checked various previous topics on the forum but thought I'd ask to get an opinion from the experts on the latest + ask some extra info regarding buying place/installation.
I have the pool in my signature (recently bought the house so old equipment that I haven't changed): 15000 gallons.
Currently pool has a 1.5 HP old pump (single-speed). It recently started leaking a little (and I see some bubbles at the jet) - and I'm not particularly handy
So, instead of paying to have it fixed, I think it makes sense to switch altogether to a variable-speed pump (VSP) to last me a while (current one will die sooner or later given its age).
My questions are:
1) What is considered a good VSP for my pool (15K gal)? I don't plan on further automating/connecting with other equipment. I just want it to have variable speeds, be quiet, and last a reasonable amount of time. So something like a Pentair Superflo VST? I saw this suggestion in other posts, is that still a good one for the use?
2) Regarding buying place: I realized by googling that many pool contractors don't install pumps one bought online. If that's the case, I'm limited to buying the pump and installation from same place. Do you have any input of Pinch a penny vs. Leslie's (or any other suggestion)? Looks like Pinch a penny is MORE expensive for the same pump (but about equal when running their 20% off later this week). They charge ~$200 for installation. I haven't asked Leslie's yet. I like to learn and do things myself typically (esp since I got the house), but in that case I don't want any mistake of mine to flood the house
EDIT: Oh, I forgot they mentioned an optional ~$50 for "programming" the pump. I guess that's for people who don't want to deal with it/cannot use the internet to program it themselves?
Thanks!
I checked various previous topics on the forum but thought I'd ask to get an opinion from the experts on the latest + ask some extra info regarding buying place/installation.
I have the pool in my signature (recently bought the house so old equipment that I haven't changed): 15000 gallons.
Currently pool has a 1.5 HP old pump (single-speed). It recently started leaking a little (and I see some bubbles at the jet) - and I'm not particularly handy
So, instead of paying to have it fixed, I think it makes sense to switch altogether to a variable-speed pump (VSP) to last me a while (current one will die sooner or later given its age).
My questions are:
1) What is considered a good VSP for my pool (15K gal)? I don't plan on further automating/connecting with other equipment. I just want it to have variable speeds, be quiet, and last a reasonable amount of time. So something like a Pentair Superflo VST? I saw this suggestion in other posts, is that still a good one for the use?
2) Regarding buying place: I realized by googling that many pool contractors don't install pumps one bought online. If that's the case, I'm limited to buying the pump and installation from same place. Do you have any input of Pinch a penny vs. Leslie's (or any other suggestion)? Looks like Pinch a penny is MORE expensive for the same pump (but about equal when running their 20% off later this week). They charge ~$200 for installation. I haven't asked Leslie's yet. I like to learn and do things myself typically (esp since I got the house), but in that case I don't want any mistake of mine to flood the house
EDIT: Oh, I forgot they mentioned an optional ~$50 for "programming" the pump. I guess that's for people who don't want to deal with it/cannot use the internet to program it themselves?
Thanks!
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