Hello TFP members! Fun Joke to start this thread. What does a Mermaid say when she gets stuck in seaweed? Kelp! Kelp! (Courtesy of my 8 year old daughter).
I've spent the last few days reading just about non-stop on here and I am moments away from pulling the trigger on an AG Saltwater Aurora pool from The Pool Factory (TPF). I have a couple questions regarding the pump and despite multiple and many hours of research i'm still not finding a good answer since I'm confused between old/new tech, tech requiring automation vs not and AG or IG pump. As mentioned in my signature I'm looking to purchase a 11,500 - 15,000 gallon pool but most likely settling on the 21' 11,500 gallon due to space. I will only run this pool during the summer months (Mid/Late May - Sept/Oct) and there are typically only 3 people that will be using it though load will certainly fluctuate. I have everything figured out with the exception of the pump and filter combo. As you've all heard 100 times TPF bundles a AquaPro 190 SQ. FT. Cartridge Filter System 2-HP 2-Speed Pump with their pools for $649 which is not a bad price. I believe the canister is large enough to run without constant maintenance but i would change it to a Pentair CC 200 SQ. FT filter (or Pentair Clean & Clear Plus), though suggestions are welcome due to filter price. The IntelliFlo 011018 can out pump the filter but then again so can the AquaPro. I wanted to change the AquaPro system due to replacement filter costs. My only concern is energy use and ensuring the SWG receives the proper flow (>30 GPM I believe?) and the pool does not bloom. I've read about setting the pump speed/duration in pool school but it doesn't help that I cannot choose a pump. What are some suitable AG VS pumps with a good track record? I've been looking at the Pentair Intilliflo 011018 ($999 aquapool but coms over RS485 is old tech right?) and PowerFlo VS 330 but the pumps are vastly different GPMs. VS Pumps seem to shine at low flow where the energy use is 90% lower. Once I ramp up to mid/high speed the VSPs above consume significantly more energy, which i would rarely need i believe. My energy rate is 9.5c kw/h. Below are some rough numbers I ran based on each pump but I'm quickly approaching analysis paralysis. HELP! or rather KELP! KELP!
TL;DR: I need advice for the following:
1) Cartridge Filter suggestion - I'm looking at the Pentair CC 220 Sq. FT filter. Opinions? Other reputable filters? Is 200 SQ FT too much? Just right?
2) Pump suggestion (VSP? SS? DS?) - AquaPro bundled with pool can out pump filter and is two speed (63/190 GPM) @ 2HP. VSP pumps such as the MaxFlow dont have the top end GPM. I do not have automation at this time and I do not have 1k in the budget to bring it aboard.
I've spent the last few days reading just about non-stop on here and I am moments away from pulling the trigger on an AG Saltwater Aurora pool from The Pool Factory (TPF). I have a couple questions regarding the pump and despite multiple and many hours of research i'm still not finding a good answer since I'm confused between old/new tech, tech requiring automation vs not and AG or IG pump. As mentioned in my signature I'm looking to purchase a 11,500 - 15,000 gallon pool but most likely settling on the 21' 11,500 gallon due to space. I will only run this pool during the summer months (Mid/Late May - Sept/Oct) and there are typically only 3 people that will be using it though load will certainly fluctuate. I have everything figured out with the exception of the pump and filter combo. As you've all heard 100 times TPF bundles a AquaPro 190 SQ. FT. Cartridge Filter System 2-HP 2-Speed Pump with their pools for $649 which is not a bad price. I believe the canister is large enough to run without constant maintenance but i would change it to a Pentair CC 200 SQ. FT filter (or Pentair Clean & Clear Plus), though suggestions are welcome due to filter price. The IntelliFlo 011018 can out pump the filter but then again so can the AquaPro. I wanted to change the AquaPro system due to replacement filter costs. My only concern is energy use and ensuring the SWG receives the proper flow (>30 GPM I believe?) and the pool does not bloom. I've read about setting the pump speed/duration in pool school but it doesn't help that I cannot choose a pump. What are some suitable AG VS pumps with a good track record? I've been looking at the Pentair Intilliflo 011018 ($999 aquapool but coms over RS485 is old tech right?) and PowerFlo VS 330 but the pumps are vastly different GPMs. VS Pumps seem to shine at low flow where the energy use is 90% lower. Once I ramp up to mid/high speed the VSPs above consume significantly more energy, which i would rarely need i believe. My energy rate is 9.5c kw/h. Below are some rough numbers I ran based on each pump but I'm quickly approaching analysis paralysis. HELP! or rather KELP! KELP!
Pump | Voltage | Low Amps | Low Watt | Low $/Hr | 4m Season 8/h | 4m Season 24h | 5m Season 8/h | 5m Season 24h | 4m Season 8/h6 | 4m Season 24h7 | 5m Season 8/h8 | 5m Season 24h9 |
AquaPro 2HP | 120 | 3.5 | 420 | 0.0399 | $38.30 | $114.91 | $47.88 | $143.64 | $114.91 | $344.74 | $143.64 | $430.92 |
Pentair Intelliflo 011018 | 230 | 0.5 | 115 | $0.01 | $10.49 | $31.46 | $13.11 | $39.33 | $335.62 | $1,006.85 | $419.52 | $1,258.56 |
Hayward MaxFlo VS | 230 | 0.4 | 92 | 0.00874 | $8.39 | $25.17 | $10.49 | $31.46 | $209.76 | $629.28 | $262.20 | $786.60 |
TL;DR: I need advice for the following:
1) Cartridge Filter suggestion - I'm looking at the Pentair CC 220 Sq. FT filter. Opinions? Other reputable filters? Is 200 SQ FT too much? Just right?
2) Pump suggestion (VSP? SS? DS?) - AquaPro bundled with pool can out pump filter and is two speed (63/190 GPM) @ 2HP. VSP pumps such as the MaxFlow dont have the top end GPM. I do not have automation at this time and I do not have 1k in the budget to bring it aboard.
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