Can I make this my primary pump and the electric my backup (by setting the floats)? I pay nothing extra for under 15,000 gallons use per month. But I read the unit makes a loud noise when it shuts off when the vacuum breaks? I'll have to see how loud...
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Yes, I believe you can. When I had it installed, my tenant mentioned that it ran all the time for about a month. Turns out, he and the plumber had left the main pump unplugged from when it was installed. The base pump saved my basement. One downside however, the vacuum breaker does have a bit of a drip when activated. Just a few drops but if it runs a lot, that adds up to a lot of water. If you account for that in the pumping, you should be good. Not sure about wear duty.
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Your float turns a switch on and off on or near the motor. If you can lock the switch in the on position (many options), and your pump runs full time, you can use this switch by plugging it into the outlet first and then plugging the sump line into the control. Directions aren't the best but mine still works. Good for up to 14 amps. I'm always cautious with low stock items. They could be returns but Amazon backs up their products.
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No I didn't. Its been running for two weeks now. I like how them motor shaft is not in the open and the cover for the strainer backet is easy to open. At the price, I considered it to be a throw away if it breaks. If it was a $300 pump, I would be a bit more concerned with a warranty.
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I could have just gotten a lemon. But the device sounds like it is over working. Air pumps do make a slight noise, I have had fish tanks from salt water to warm fresh water to cold fresh water and have used a number of air pumps (sorry I can't remember the brand names). This one is the loudest I have come across. I am definitely going to go with another brand in the future. Hope this helps.
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If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual pump. You have to get this. If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual... » Read More If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual pump. You have to get this. « Show Less
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Also it's a easy install and works fantastic.the one answer is correct the backup is a timed pump out so if you set reed float on back up too low it will suck air at end of cycle.
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We were disappointed as well to learn that we could not program this pump! Is there a way to add a timer to this unit? We purchased a home with an existing Pentair which was failing and our pool inspector did not inform us of any of the issues with our pool. So, now $6000 into our pool, we are still learning by trial and error. Can we add an external timer? PS. Can anyone recommend a good site to teach us about the pool chemicals we have to add? Thanks in advance!
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If it were just a sump pump I would say yes, but being a battery backup where everything is tied together I would say no? Not for sure though. The float on this is not the large ones that come with most sump pumps. There are two small floats that do not need to have that much water to rise them to set the pump off. For just regular sump pumps you have to google: PumpBiz. They are in Chicago and I have ordered all my pumps from them. Ask for Jeff Richmond. They have sold me countless 'switches' that act as a float but it uses a wire that when the water hits the wire it sets off a manual pump. You have to get this.
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I don't have the Polaris vac, I have the Hayward. It didn't work well with the Hayward. It hardly grabbed the floating debris. But it probably has to do with the pump settings. We have an EcoStar inverter pump set at a medium speed to save energy and have it set for 8-hours a day because it's a salt water pool. I'm not sure if it would work on a regular pum set at a higher speed, it may go too fast to catch any debris also. I wouldn't recommend it, unless you want to try it and see if it works for you.
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Sorry, I just noticed that you said you just hooked it up and ran it for 30 minutes, so there probably isn't debris build-up yet. Sounds like air in the pump.
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Carl G I would like to know why you needed an oil lubricated pump? Changing to wet rotor may be an issue because of the clearances...if it stops it might only a small particle...I once had some system "goo" hat stopped one...it took washing it out with diesel to get it back running. Both engineering submitals indicate the NRF22 is about 2GPM less than the LR20BF at 10ft head...so here's the thing...depending on what system youre installing it on...most systems were designed for 160f DHW or 180f HWH water so by putting this in (I dont know your system but I would do it) you'll have a slighting lower flow rate...in DHW who cares as its no big deal...BUT in a HWH system your control valves will open more and this is a seriously good thing in modulating valves. There will be a larger delta T so I'd also lower my boiler temperature by at least 20f assuming youve some form of condensing boiler...this will help ensure youre in condensing mode. Circulate fluid...not temperature and you'll save a lot of money. Make sure your side stream filter is clean and check it a few times in the first 1-2 months because the more flow means the more crud is likely to get back to your HEX...if there isnt one put a Y strainer in and add a "sock" on the screen for a month or 2). A possible problem is how many zones open/ resistance decreases across too many different circuits/ zones...too many and there wont be enough. The system I installed this on it is actually the primary circulator through a 2xwall HEX serving the HWH off the DHW system...it works so well Ive been promoting it/ its been installed on 3 systems in this last year (its not my J.O.B but I do design energy and conservation projects as is my profession). Last, make sure the expansion tank is on the pump inlet side/ the return (DHWR or HWHR)...these high speed pumps cannot handle even a minimal bit of cavitation. All the best
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Hey Gustavo So we should be getting our own electric pumps in here shortly around the end of the month and they will be updated on our website accordingly. If time is more of an issue I know the name of the pump is the Bravo B-12 you just need to careful because the end of the hose the piece that connects to our boards is unique so you would have to outsource that part on your own unfortunately. The pumps we are getting however will be adapted specifically for our boards. Hope this is helpful and let us know if we can help with anything else. Have a good one
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Here's my review. Hope this helps you. They offered to have me return it. I had an expert who owns a central vac shop come to my house to help me clean some clogs in my system. I thought I had something wrong with the intakes also as the powered head sold with this system wouldn't work. The rest of the attachments work fine on just the suction from the main unit, but the powers head that is used on carpets doesn't work. He told me that there was nothing wrong with my system. Amazon provided the wrong hose. A non powered hose. As another reviewer wrote. It shows the correct powered hose in the instructions that come with the system! The correct powered hose costs over $225! Not happy. Called amazon, and they said I could pack it up and ship it back. Not acceptable to me. I got rid of the original packaging and who has the time. I want the complete system that I thought I was paying for. I have been a very very regular customer of Amazon (like at least once a week!). I hope they make this right.
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It depends ... is it freshwater or saltwater? do you have air operated filters? How many fish will you have. Some people don't put air pump because they just keep a few fish. I would get the 500 at least but be aware that this pump may have some issues. Mine stopped running after 2 months. I managed to restart it by jiggling the wires inside, then after another month it stopped again. This time the electronic part failed. I had to by-pass it, so now it's working at full power all the time. Since then no problem. It's a good quiet air pump.
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I think you could make it work, but you would have to be very careful setting the float switch to de-energize your pump. This setup is not really very accurate for repeatability.
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The chlorine you add burns off anyways so there is no issue of using the generator. I startedmid season a couple years ago and love the thing. mmy only other suggestion is to make sure you get the salt level right at 3000 parts per million don't go higher than that or it will taste salty. make sure you know how many gallons are in the pool and then go to a pool supply place and have them do the calculations for how much salt you'll need
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At least yours still makes noises. That said, I had a similar experience with the HAAN I had. Upon start-up there are loud clicking noises that get quieter as the pump primes with water. The unit I purchased stopped working after the third use.