Variable Speed Pumps - Trouble Free Pool
Sep 17, 2014. #2. You are missing the fact that the power consumption is less at lower speeds. For a 2 speed pump, on low it moves half the water, but uses 1/4 the power. So even if you double the run time, you saved 50% on power. Also, you really may not need to double the run time and still have a clean pool.
Replacing single speed pump with dual or variable speed
Jul 4, 2020 · In the United States, variable speed (VS) motors will be required for all pumps over 1.1 total HP as of July 18, 2021. Purchasing a single speed pump or a 2-speed pump now for a new pool is discouraged. If you don't want a VS pump better buy what you want in the next 4 months. You can wire the speed controls for a 2 speed pump to be on a ...
Black + Decker Pool Pumps any good? - Trouble Free Pool
Oct 7, 2021 · Black & Decker 2HP Energy Star Variable Speed Inground Swimming Pool Pump (Qualifies for Utility Rebates) Energy Star Certified and with an included 5-year warranty, the Black & Decker 2 horsepower variable-speed pool pump outperforms all other pumps on the market—and pays itself off with up to 80% of energy costs saved in all phases of ...
New variable speed pump - Trouble Free Pool
Jun 13, 2012 · We replaced our single speed pentair whisperflo 1.5hp pump with a Pentair IntelliFlo 011018 3HP Variable Speed Pump w/ Timer. We opened the pool this week and now i realized that when the pump is on different speeds the de filter pressure is crazy different. What is a good starting pressure - is...
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Jun 14, 2023 · SuperFlo® VST Pool Pump - TradeGrade. Pentair SuperFlo VST Variable Speed Pool Pump for inground pools is for pools requiring up to a 1.5 HP pump. This pump is a TradeGrade product. www.pentair.com. Click to expand... Definitely not 230. I …
Variable speed pump worth the added cost$ - Trouble Free Pool
Apr 11, 2019 · Single speed was $60 a month. VSP was $20. To figure yours, take your single speed hp, convert to watts, times hours run per day times energy price times 30 days. 2hp = 1491 watts x 8 hours (generic run time) 11,928 watts, times .11/kw time 30 days = $39.36. VSP are typically 200-250 watts run 24/7.
best setup for variable speed pump and suction cleaner?
Apr 26, 2019 · Best setup for a variable speed pump and suction cleaner I've found is the Zodiac T5. I like the G series as well, but the round mat doesnt climb out of eth deep end as well as the squared mat T5 at low watts. Kreepies take more wattage …
Variable Speed Pumps in North Texas | Trouble Free Pool
Jun 12, 2022 · You have a VSP, so run it at the lowest speed that achieves your purpose. For my pool, I operate my pump at 1,000 rpm 24/7, which uses around 75 watts. That equates to ~$6/month in electricity. I like the non-stop skimming, chlorinating, filtering, and circulation. Each pool is different. Find what works for you.
Questions about Variable Speed Pumps | Trouble Free Pool
Feb 19, 2011 · All of the variable speed pool pumps I have seen are 230 volts. Larger pool pumps are invariably wired for 230 volts because that significantly reduces the required wire size of the wires powering the pump.
Wiring and programing variable speed pump on ... - Trouble Free …
Aug 2, 2012 · Variable-speed pumps are wired directly to a breaker (3-wires, 2-hot, 1-ground) and then controlled electronically through another 3 or 4-wire communication cable as shown in the diagram. Your Hayward pump will have directions on whether you need a 3 or 4-wire cable. AquaLogic will only communicate directly with a Hayward VSP.