Recommend Replacement for Sta-Rite IntelliPro 4X160 Pump

[geobrick]

I've had the pump since the pool was built in 2008. It runs 365 days a year for several hours a day. It's still working fine but based on the lifespan of the pool's feature pumps (a 2HP and a 1.5HP max-e-pro which have had shaft seal and motor bearing failures). I want to start researching options now so I'm ready when the time comes.

The pump is controlled by a Pentair EasyTouch 8 system (with the latest firmware).

Ideally, I'd want something with the same plumbing profile to avoid replumbing but if avoiding replumbing means I have to compromise quality, I'd consider replumbing.

Looking forward to your recommendations.

 

[JamesW]

https://patiopoolsaz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/IntelliPro4x160.pdf

https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/pentair-pool/residential/pumps/archive/intellipro-vsf1/manual/intelliprovsf-pump-manual-english.pdf

 

[JamesW]

The IntelliFloXF VSF Pump sits a little bit lower, which is easy enough to lift using a base of some type.

The difference is about 1.7".

https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/pentair-pool/commercial/pumps/intelliflo-xf-vsf/manuals/IntelliFlo_ProXF_VSF_Eng.pdf

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[JamesW]

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[geobrick]

The IntelliFloXF VSF Pump sits a little bit lower, which is easy enough to lift using a base of some type.

The difference is about 1.7".
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https://www.pentair.com/content/dam/extranet/nam/pentair-pool/commercial/pumps/intelliflo-xf-vsf/manuals/IntelliFlo_ProXF_VSF_Eng.pdf

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Thanks. Great information. They seem closer than 1.7" based on your images and the pdf docs. The outlet plumbing is easier to modify if needed.

Does Pentair make direct retrofit?

 

[JamesW]

My current pump is sitting on a platform so maybe placing the IntelliFloXF VSF on the ground will help align the inlet pipe.

The IntelliFloXF VSF is lower, so you will need a taller platform.

Also, the unions are different, so you will need to replumb.

 

[JamesW]

Does Pentair make direct retrofit?

Looks like it was discontinued.

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[JamesW]

They seem closer than 1.7" based on your images and the pdf docs.

You usually go by the center of the pump inlet.

10.8" - 9.1" = 1.7".

 

[1poolman1]

I've had the pump since the pool was built in 2008. It runs 365 days a year for several hours a day. It's still working fine but based on the lifespan of the pool's feature pumps (a 2HP and a 1.5HP max-e-pro which have had shaft seal and motor bearing failures). I want to start researching options now so I'm ready when the time comes.

The pump is controlled by a Pentair EasyTouch 8 system (with the latest firmware).

Ideally, I'd want something with the same plumbing profile to avoid replumbing but if avoiding replumbing means I have to compromise quality, I'd consider replumbing.

Looking forward to your recommendations.

Why not replace the motor only on the other pumps? The Century EVQ variable-speed motor would fit the Sta-Rite wet end and can be controlled by the Easy Touch as variable-speed pumps.
The wet ends last "forever" unless damaged some way externally. Seal failure is vey rare, though they do wear out regardless if the pump is new or a motor is replaced.
Seal damage is virtually always a result of a pump running dry.