Thank you for your videos. You are very knowledgeable and they are extremely helpful. If i have a small pool like 7k gallons. Can i just run the pump at a low RPM (like 1200) for 24 hours? Will that be effective? Or do i need to split it up and change the speed throughout the day? Thanks.
boccman
Hi, right now I am using an old Pentair Superflo with 1 hp. One thing that I did not see anyone talking about this is the power of the pump.
Basically, should I get a B&D pump with 1.5 HP or 2 HP, if running at low speed the majority of the time, like the way you described in this video, since at low speed, do we LOSE suction power.
I am not sure on the HP issue, and would like to know from someone like you to tell me whether my thinking is correct or not, before buying this pump. Great video though. Thank you.
danle
I am a dealer of the Blue Torrent VSP's. I personally installed on my pool a 3hp recently and I can tell you this is a major quality pump. I also have a long manufacturing background and have specialized in procurement of electric pumps and been to many pump mfg's domestically USA and China.Thailand, Korea etc. this is a HIGH quality motor. IF there is a weak spot, I would guess it's in the internals (impeller etc). But those don't appear to be the case. my 2 cents.
sgcacademy
My estimate is 47k gal and saving just over $30 per month. Fantastic analysis thank you.
I’m using a slightly lower GPM est because I don’t know my head and I’d rather over filter than under filter.
Note lots of us have the 2HP not because we needed 2HP but simply because they sold out of the 1.5 HP for a long time.
qwerther
I recently purchased this variable speed pump so far I love it. Currently I’m following the manufactures recommended setting/schedule so I’m not sure what my consumption is based on 7.37 kwh.
Hi Steve thanks for the video. Could you add the TCO and ROI? Example I filter 5 months a year, therefore it will take me 17 years to save 3000$, what is the extra cost of the variable speed during that time? Not sure replacing a working fixed speed pump is a good investment until it breaks.
seanhinch
Love the video straight to the point. Love the data and the testing. Thank you! You took the leg work out of what I wanted to know I just picked this black & decker up this week. Appreciate the video. Keep it coming.
ericbartoszak
What about the additional cost of the variable speed pump?
petersalls
Did you have an issue connecting the male "Liquid Tight 1/2" connection" to the female electrical connection on the side of the pump? I just got a new pump and it binds very tightly so I am unable to thread the electrical casing connection into the side of the pump electrical box.
vikingtu
Who said we wouldn't need math after high school! Love this analysis.
michaellynch
Do you have a calculator to figure out these setting for my pool? I have 21, 400 gallon 16x 36 pool with a sand filter. Also have a slide that only runs when we need it. 3 returns.
ronalddrzewicki
Nice video, thank you for the info, I posted a video on my channel when I installed mine months ago, so far so good. Very happy with this pump.
nuno
Hello Steve my buddy and I have been watching your channel a lot. He will be helping me install a vinyl liner system. In ground. So there is a lot that we are learning. We both bare carpenters with knowledge in all the aspects of building. Because of the overwhelmed cost on everything. We would be able to do this project.
Steve I would like send you a Patreon gift. Let's just say I was hoping that we could tap into some of your knowledge. As far as things nwe may encounter when pursue this project. Our best regards to you and have a great day.
Mike-dpnm
I have this pump and I love it just hope it last. I run mine 10 to 12 hrs a day starting at 1Am to around 12 noon. Only the first 3 hours at full speed.
joncruz
Love my 2hp black and decker
Has been great and solid price
jayrose
You're room is awesome. The numbers don't lie, but you also have to factor in replacing a pump every 4 years when the brain on that vs craps out.
mattblaster
And pumps running full speed are loud...!
We are having a pool built now and have 2 Jandy Zodiac epumps. variable speed of course 2.7HP.
Way too much for our pool, spa and water features but the company said we will be able to run them very slow to save money, sound and better to be overbuilt.
thomasnew
I see this Black and Decker at 1000 RPM is moving the same volume of water at 1000 RPM 68 watts as does the Pentair Superflo (from your 1000 RPM test video) at 131 watts, and (from Hayward pumps page on your site) the Hayward Tristar 2.7 at 1000 RPM 28 GPM at 88 watts. What gives? Somehow it does not seem that the BD should be that much more efficient. Also, I'm surprised that the BD 1.5hp pump moves as much water at 1000 RPM as the Hayward 2.7 hp pump. I would have expected the lower HP pump to have a smaller impeller.
scottparcel
Nice! Please just give us oportunities minimally once to see all table to see comparison in one picture ....
