Hey everyone,
I've done homework but could use some more specific guidance on what i could use for my pool/setup.
i have a 40x20 inground pool (8' deep end) that i've estimated to be around 40,000 gallons. I currently have a single speed hayward tristar 2hp 2" pump (installed 2020). Im in CT by the way...so open in may usually and close in october typically now.
I'd like to add a heat pump this year....but my research is telling me it requires to be ran longer than the 8 hours i currently run my pump during the peak of the summer. when it's colder and i need the heat pump i usually run the pump closer to 7 hours a day and it sufficiently maintains the water.... i'm trying to do the math on the electricity and it's tricky....if i get an efficient pump but then have to run a very inefficient water pump i'm really going to pay a fortune for electricity.
my questions...
1) if i ran my current pump the normal 7 or 8 hours per day is that enough to heat the water up and maintain temp?
2) am i better off upgrading to a variable pump so i can run it at lower speeds but for longer so the heat pump has more time per day to crirculate?
3) if i need to do the 2nd item above what suggestions do you have for pump/heater combos?
3a) any experience with the black and decker variable pumps and matching heaters? i can get them at a reasonable price
Thank you!!
I've done homework but could use some more specific guidance on what i could use for my pool/setup.
i have a 40x20 inground pool (8' deep end) that i've estimated to be around 40,000 gallons. I currently have a single speed hayward tristar 2hp 2" pump (installed 2020). Im in CT by the way...so open in may usually and close in october typically now.
I'd like to add a heat pump this year....but my research is telling me it requires to be ran longer than the 8 hours i currently run my pump during the peak of the summer. when it's colder and i need the heat pump i usually run the pump closer to 7 hours a day and it sufficiently maintains the water.... i'm trying to do the math on the electricity and it's tricky....if i get an efficient pump but then have to run a very inefficient water pump i'm really going to pay a fortune for electricity.
my questions...
1) if i ran my current pump the normal 7 or 8 hours per day is that enough to heat the water up and maintain temp?
2) am i better off upgrading to a variable pump so i can run it at lower speeds but for longer so the heat pump has more time per day to crirculate?
3) if i need to do the 2nd item above what suggestions do you have for pump/heater combos?
3a) any experience with the black and decker variable pumps and matching heaters? i can get them at a reasonable price
Thank you!!