Will this pump save energy replacing 1.0 hp pump on smaller pool(15-20k gallons) and 1.5 inch plumbing? Local pool shop says going to single speed lower hp would be more cost effective b/c plumbing is small but electric company says Variable speed pump. Will this pump save energy replacing 1.0 hp pump on smaller pool(15-20k gallons) and 1.5 inch plumbing? Local pool shop says going to single speed lower hp would be more cost effective b/c... » Read More Will this pump save energy replacing 1.0 hp pump on smaller pool(15-20k gallons) and 1.5 inch plumbing? Local pool shop says going to single speed lower hp would be more cost effective b/c plumbing is small but electric company says Variable speed pump. « Show Less
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Im' pretty sure the variable would be more efficient.I set my variable to come on twice a day at diferent speeds to keep my 12k gal. pool nice and clean and little work.
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My variable speed has saved me money by only using speed that is needed. A lower HP motor is set at factory setting and you cannot make changes for peak useage. I'm very happy with my pump because one nite we had a drop in temp and when I went outside the pump was running in what it called freeze mode to protect itself from freezing. Most pool shops may not be up to date on this type of pump...... It will cost more....but I think you will save the money in the long run.
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I believe that there is a 2 HP pump that will work for you just fine, but a single speed will never compare to a variable speed pump. A lower hp will only put more work on the pump since you would probably have to run it longer to have proper filtration of a pool that size. I certainly would NOT go with a lower HP but I would go to variable. Additionally, even if the other Pentair pump at a lower HP had 2" fittings you can come out of the pump with 2" and reduce to 1.5 as I had to do in order to tie into my existing system.
311739
Keep the 1 hp pump. The intelliflow will actually cost you more then a regular 1 hp pump.
498643
I use a 1.5 HP pump. I am not certain of a min. pump spec, but feel certain that 1HP would be sufficient, also.
821950
I believe Mr. Shain in correct on the specs. Our pool is around 5 feet deep at the deepest area. we attached a 50 ft. hose to the pump, set it in the pool. Began on the lower steps of the pool and moved it to the middle once it had lowered the water to around 2 ft. in height. Pumped it out and through the hose to an area 25 to 30 ft. away with no problems. it's just a 1/4 HP so it isn't tremendously fast but it is quiet, lightweight, easy to handle, and it did a very good job for us. If your in a rush I'd suggest a larger HP. Other than that? We found it to be a good investment.
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1.5 HP is the rating of the horsepower of your pump, not the electrical ratings i.e. 120/220 volts and 15/20 amps. This is rated for 15A. however the full ratings for this, state 1HP http://www.intermatic.com/en/Products/Pool_and_Spa/Specialty_Controls/Portable_Outdoor_Timers/P1100_Series/P1131.aspx which im guessing is refering to the pump it will be connected to. It doesnt make sense to rate electrical equipment like this with HP.
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The Sta-Rite you mention is a 1 HP unit, which is one of the models offered for this swim time pump, should be pretty close. I looked the sta rite unit up on the internet and it seems like the fittings and all are the same. I ordered the 1.5 hp unit. Once I turned the housing to make it a side-discharge, it attached to my ancient cartridge filter unit in 90 seconds and it creates a noticable current in my 24 ft/54 inch pool in about an hour. Hope that helped!
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The pump is about half the size of my old pump. The advantage of the pump is runs slower at about 5 psi and uses about a third of the electricty so it runs 18 hours a day. That saves thirty percent . Remember the pool must be turned over at least once a day. The number that's most important is gallons per money. You need to figure out you pool needs and find a pump that will turn the pool over in 16 hours at half speed.(1,500 rpm)
726501
It will handle up to 15 amps. If your pump pulls less than 15 amps the answer is yes. I have a 1 HP on mine and it works wonderfully.Hope this helps.Regina
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Same as regular pool pumps. 20 amp breaker with 240 vlt wire. I don't recommend the SVRS I bought it and it shuts off all the time with my in floor pool cleaner and when my pool guy goes to clean the pool. It's very annoying. Get the variable speed but not SVRS. It's only for public pools
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I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without any electronics that can go bad again. I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without... » Read More I had to take a look at the timer to answer. The rating on it is 15 amp, 1800 watt. So as long as you fall below those max ratings on the timer you should be ok. I bought it because it was the only basic timer I could find with this high of a watt and amp rating that would control a 1.5 HP pool pump, all the others had too low of a wattage and amperage rating. I am satisfied with this timer, its basic, affordable and will power larger items. I had a really fancy digital timer I paid 4 times more than this one for and the electronics in it went bad. I like the simplicity of this one without any electronics that can go bad again. « Show Less
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I used two of these on my 10,000 gallon pool. I did not use my 1hp pool pump ( I did not want to run it for 8 hours a day). I set up a small 250 GPH utility pump to circulate water. I run it for 8 hours a day at a cost of about 15 cents a day. The incoming temp was about 75- outgoing about 100. It resulted in a raise of total pool temp of about 8 degrees. The HP of the circulating pump does not make a difference. Only a set amount of Sun energy can be transferred to the water based on the sq. footage of the panels, amount of sun and hours per day of circulation. The HP or GPH will not make a difference as long as you are circulating water through the panel.
1065437
I only used it for two weeks before Fall shutdown, but Hayward Tech claims up to 60-70 percent savings on electric usage. I figured it would be worth the additional cost. It is very quiet at 1500 RPM.
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This model has plenty of power. I replaced an old 1 hp single speed with this model. The savings has been amazing. I let the pump run 24/7 at 600 rpm. It cycles my 12500 gallon pool 1.25 times a day and cost me only $15 a month. I am saving about $900 dollars a year with this pump. It will easily pay for itself within a year. Not sure what state, county or city you are in but check with all 3. My electric company was offering a $100 rebate for installing a variable speed pump that was on the list. This model qualified.
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My pool is a 12x30 9ft deep pool. I replaced a 1hp pump witjh this one. It hasn't missed a beat. I the hp is comparable, you shouldn't have a problem.
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We also had a single speed Pentair that was nine years old. The energy saving is immediate. My electric bill has been lowered by $100 a month since we installed the Hayward Max-Flo VS.
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It's a great pump. I have a 24 ft round pool and it really does the job. It has plenty of power (1 1/2 hp) check your fitting sizes,,,,,I'm sure it will work for you.
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It is a variable speed, it works flawless, right now i am using 93% less energy. It depends of the size of your pool, mine is a 26,000 Gallons, the maximum amount of water that can go trough my 1.5" plumbing is near 42 GPM and i do it in a 1300 RPM basis on that pump, and it is using only 170 Watts per hour. Regards!
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Yes, but you may find it a little costly to plumb in an oversize gas line especially if you go with the larger sized heater. You also need to make sure your pool pump is large enough for the flow rate required. It usually takes 1 HP or more.