Wow...what an amazingly infopacked but easy to digest video! I currently have a SuperFlo VS 1.5hp pump that was in service until it failed this past winter since 2017 (which I think was a really good run!). I'm currently shopping for a new pump and kept seeing all of these 2+ HP pumps...and wondering if I should "upgrade". This video allowed me to understand that my current setup was perfectly matched to my filtration (I have a Pentair Clean & Clear Plus 320 that's rated for up to 120gpm) and 2x 1.5" suction/return lines. After digesting the information in your video...I think I'll be sticking with the same specifications. Thank you!
BreakingPintMedia
THANK YOU for sharing your knowledge. This video was VERY helpful!!
frankcampo
I'll just empty my cart now that had a 3hp pump waiting to purchase lol. Thanks for this
geewill
Curious if you have any experience with ESPA Silenplus pumps, or if you can comment on their quality. They aren't too common in North America, they are made in Spain, but they look like a good option, with WEF numbers that beat Hayward's TriStar pumps running on 230v, a 4 year warranty, and very good prices.
Aside from the Silenplus, the Jacuzzi's 1.85 hp pump (Hayward's TriStar with a custom wetend) is another one I'm looking at.
Was considering Black & Decker's pumps, seems like a good deal especially with the warranty, but after some digging, I found the motor and controller are an Alibaba special (around $200 if you order in bulk), only the wet end or at least enough of it for it to count as made in the US, is made in the US. The control board seems to be the primary failure point them, though the control boards are cheap so when it inevitably fails, and B&D doesn't honor the warranty it's not a big deal.
creamofbotulismsoup
Would it make sense to install two VS pumps and run them on the lowest speed to save energy?
chrislauerbach
What do you think about the 1.5 HP SuperFlo vs. the 3 HP IntelliFlo in terms of flow vs. energy costs? Is it more cost effective to run the IntelliFlo at a lower RPM vs. the SuperFlo while achieving the same flow rate or does the smaller SuperFlo pump running at a higher RPM cost less to run? Or would the answer vary depending on the target flow rate needed?
MoeCholla
Hello Steve;
I have semi inground liner pool 30 inch in ground 2 feet above ground 29, 000 gallons water. I just upgraded to the pentair 520sq ft cartridge system. My pump is an 2 speed pump should I upgrade to an inground variable speed 2 to 3 hp. Pump . I'm usually on low speeds for about 14 hours a day. You advise sir?
Ericsdetailstop
I have a 60thousand gallon pool and currently a 1.5hp pentar superflow variable speed pump with one suction line(skimmer) and 3 return line. All this pipe lines are 1" 1/2, with a medium size DE filtration system, i think it a 48 sqf.
Since the filtration system is not not big i think im good with a 1.5hp, or should i maybe change to a larger filtration System since a big pool?
valeriohernandez
Hey which is better? Pentair or Hayward?
rogercogar
Hello Steve I just bought that exact same pentair pool pump but was originally looking for a 3hp pentair (none available) also variable speed, based of the 33, 000gal in ground pool that I have with a 1.5inch piping and a 60sq ft Hayward filter, it also has a spa attached to pool. It has not been installed, would this pump be appropriate for my set up?
JS-jvrg
Hi Steve, I have a 13500 gal pool with a 320 sq ft pentair clean/clear plus cartridge filter. 2 main drains, 3 jets, 1 skimmer, no water feature. All lines are 2". Will the intelliflo 3hp be okay for my needs?
NoMaDwG
What size pools would be considered small, medium and large? Thanks
moshaq
Steve my pool pumps was smoking…switched off today. Advise me
sandrajkahn
Hi! We want to replace our pump. We have 20 K gallons pool, sand filter with 52 gpm flow, not sure about the pipes- maybe 1.5 inch. Current pump is 1.4 hp. All is hayward. Which pump to buy?
msjowitka
Don't understand you saying DE filters don't have multi -port valves?? They all have multi -ports.
JuanSanchez-tkvr
I have an 900mm or 36" sand filter and i am looking to upgrade the pump, my pool has 40000 gallons and i think an 1, 5hp pump is not sufficient for that, what do you think which pump do you recommend?
guilhermesimao
I am not sure if I got that right. Do I have to pay 25 dollars to get a question answered?
chrislauerbach
OMG this was hard to watch monotanous and preaching to te converted
