Hello all, I'm new here,
I am getting ready to start on our in-ground pool (about 20,000 gal) with spa and have been trying to do everything possible to minimize electriciry usage as we live in southern California (enough said). Also, the quiteter the better.
With that in mind, I am looking at either the Intelliflo VS (set the RMP) or VF (set the GPM) and want to run long cycles (24 hours?) at very low GPM.
The rest of the system is:
- Pentair 60 sf DE filter (with separation tank)
- Pentair 400,000 BTU heater
- Solar (might end up being stubber in for future if too much $$$)
- Pentair Intellichlor IC40
I have read that the power used drops dramatically if the pump is run slower, but am concerned with the low GPM. What is the minimum recommended GPM for a DE filter, automatic cleaner and solar?
I like the DE filter as it filters better, but the cartridge filter may work at a lower pressure...
I'm sure I fogot to mention something.... but tried to get the needed information out to you.
Thank you for your ideas!
Steve
I am getting ready to start on our in-ground pool (about 20,000 gal) with spa and have been trying to do everything possible to minimize electriciry usage as we live in southern California (enough said). Also, the quiteter the better.
With that in mind, I am looking at either the Intelliflo VS (set the RMP) or VF (set the GPM) and want to run long cycles (24 hours?) at very low GPM.
The rest of the system is:
- Pentair 60 sf DE filter (with separation tank)
- Pentair 400,000 BTU heater
- Solar (might end up being stubber in for future if too much $$$)
- Pentair Intellichlor IC40
I have read that the power used drops dramatically if the pump is run slower, but am concerned with the low GPM. What is the minimum recommended GPM for a DE filter, automatic cleaner and solar?
I like the DE filter as it filters better, but the cartridge filter may work at a lower pressure...
I'm sure I fogot to mention something.... but tried to get the needed information out to you.
Thank you for your ideas!
Steve