Variable Speed Pump--which one?

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I have a 23k gallon vinyl liner pool, and am installing a SWCG and a variable pump this year.

The pool guy I use to open and close my pool is providing me estimates for the Hayward 1.65hp MaxFlo VS or the Hayward 1.85hp TriStar VS.

Between these two, which one would you choose? Is the more expensive one worth it?

 

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Might take a few hours, but let's call the pump guys... @ajw22 @JamesW @mas985 @1poolman1

 

[1poolman1]

I have a 23k gallon vinyl liner pool, and am installing a SWCG and a variable pump this year.

The pool guy I use to open and close my pool is providing me estimates for the Hayward 1.65hp MaxFlo VS or the Hayward 1.85hp TriStar VS.

Between these two, which one would you choose? Is the more expensive one worth it?

Tri-Star 1.85. Bigger pump can be slowed for more energy savings. TriStar moves more water than the MaxFlo (and I've installed several of both) for the same energy cost, or moves the same water for less cost.

 

[snuggler]

Tri-Star 1.85. Bigger pump can be slowed for more energy savings. TriStar moves more water than the MaxFlo (and I've installed several of both) for the same energy cost, or moves the same water for less cost.

Thank you! I appreciate your feedback.