I have a single speed pentair that's loud and using a ton of energy. Are the energy saving noticeable immediately? Thinking about buying.
1065434
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.
1065435
I run mine on low speed most of the time and noticed a $20 savings on my first month. It wasn't a full month, so I'll know more this month. I'm sure there is an energy savings because PG&E; gave me a $100 rebate and it is an energy star.
1065436
Previously, I had a Hayward single speed pump (3000 rpm). Now, with my Hayward SP2300 VSP, my energy consumption is reduced by approx. 55 to 75% (running at 2200 to 1500 rpm). This means that my new pump will pay for itself within approximately 12 months of continuous usage! If you plan to use your pool in the next few years, it is worth it to replace it now. You may want to calculate the energy savings using your local electricity rate to see how long it takes for the pump to pay for itself. When you do this calculation, you will wonder why you didn't replace the pump sooner!
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.
1065438
I run this pump for about 20 hrs a day at 1750 RPM. It uses less than 200watts. The old pump ran for 12 hrs a day and used around 1300watts. 200x21 = 4200. 1300x12 = 15600. Huge difference. My elec bills have been much lower. Also I have had no algae problem at all this summer, and still used less chemicals. I think it's because the water is constantly moving and not sitting still for as long. I have been very happy that I made the change to variable speed.
1065439
Heck yes! I have already noticed a large reduction in energy. We have a smart meter to I can look at how much energy I used the day before.
1065440
After having single speed motor and a number of replacements for the last 15 years I bought the Hayward SP2300 and what a difference. At least three advantages1. Energy saving 2. Very quiet specially running at 1500 RPM 3. A much cleaner pool due to low circulation of water. Buy it
1065441
I replaced my Sta-Rite one-speed pump with the Hayward Max-Flow Variable Speed. I live in Florida which mandates replacement pumps to be variable speed pumps. I do not know definitely if I am savings that much energy; but, the pump is set to prime for 1 min, run at max for 30 min and cut-back to 2400 rpm for 3 hrs. This setting turns over my pool water 100% daily and the pump is very quiet. I do not have an amp meter to monitor the consumption of energy; but I am very satisfied with this pump.
518881
I'm sorry but I haven't a clue "today" since it's been awhile. The one I replaced was original equipment installed some 20 years ago. Don't understand why PENTAIR doesn't know the answer to the questions they're asking. If anybody should know shouldn't they? Sorry for not being able to help.
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Mine makes a little sound but I would say less than the regular sump pump does. As long as your not paying for the water you should be fine. The pump itself is pretty powerful and handles things no problem for me. My sump runs a lot and so the backup is a must. I've never see them used as the primary but I don't see why it wouldn't work?
126683
No, not as it is. Although the flow rate at full power is just enough to have some movement, not enough that it pushes fish around the tank
311737
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.
625184
It is not too bad from a noise perspective. Mine runs in the basement almost constantly and is OK. If you spend a lot of time next to it the noise could be of concern. The unit is energy start rated but my electrical consumption has significantly jumped this year. Mainly because I have the drain hose connected to it so it runs much more than my old unit where I would forget to empty the bucket on a regular basis.
204541
I wish I could help you with that but I'm not certain. I certainly haven't noticed a difference in my electric bill, and my son uses this fan every night. The one negative I have to say is that it was only used for a couple weeks before it started making a very annoying noise while oscillating. It has therefore only been used in a fixed position since. If you want a good oscillating fan, this may not be the one for you.
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I can't answer that directly. I've had mine in for less than a month. I can tell you that it's not necessary to have it on all the time. I programmed mine to run constantly in the mornings and evenings when the water gets heavy use in our house. For the time in between I have set it to go on and off every 15 minutes. I work from home and use the water fairly often at those times. I have noticed no real difference than when it's running full time at peak hours. There is also no reason to have it running in the middle of the night. I look at it more from a longevity of the pump perspective than an energy perspective. I don't think they use that much energy to run, but the pump (any pump) has a life span. The only reason I may run mine at night is for winter. The farthest pipes from the water heater are on an outside wall. A well-insulated outside wall, but if we get sub-zero temps like we did last year I may run every half hour or so at night just to keep the pipe warm.
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I haven't timed it, but it is very fast. The 1750 amp heater does a fantastic job of heating the water quickly.
841454
Yes. Our pool is a similar size. Working well and we have saved $ on power costs.
1316114
We turn it on for 5 hrs daily. Low maintenance. Love it. We had disposable filters before very expensive. We used one a week. This is much more efficient and less costly. Saw no significant increase in electricity. Pool is sparkling clean!!! Good Luck
66441
Keith, I have installed this 24Plus, and I am very excited about it! It will cause a surge when the unit kicks on, yet it is very short lived, as are most surges. I would assume that you don't trip the power breaker when you use it, and there is nothing to fear if it is set up according to code. It just draws a lot of electricity when it runs! But it makes the best water!
617886
Need to ask the seller those questions. I purchased them 2 yes ago and they work great in my Pentair
1972592
Yes if your bio load is light to moderate meaning number of fish. If you have a heavy bio load use the 306 and regulate the output flow.Good luck
1263496
Not much ... but I can't tell you exactly. Its computer probably uses a little all the time. It runs a little fan when it is making heat and for about 10 seconds afterwards. It depends on how much you use it, obviously. On the plus side, it adapts its heat to the temp of incoming water, so you can use solar to preheat and reduce LP consumption. It's a great heater, and while we're on the grid, we produce most of our own electricity "on house" and are very sparing ... and we use TKjrs on all our units.
1335939
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!
745331
Big savings come if you can run the pump around 2100 RPM where it will be drawing approx 2-2.5 amps. My 16 X 32 pool is kept clear with pump running at 1940 RPM 24 Hrs a day. (410 Watts or 1.8 amps at 230 Approx). Your situation will be different but any setting that will allow you to run the pump at less than full speed might result in savings over a single speed motor.