What pump to purchase and use?

[Dv2113]

I have a 21 foot above ground pool and last year my pump went out. I am looking to get a new pump but looking to get a pump that is energy efficient but also not $1,500. unless I know for a fact the energy savings will cover the additional cost over a $300 single speed pump. Thoughts on what direction to go? I have called the local pool shops and they are worthless.

 

[1poolman1]

I have a 21 foot above ground pool and last year my pump went out. I am looking to get a new pump but looking to get a pump that is energy efficient but also not $1,500. unless I know for a fact the energy savings will cover the additional cost over a $300 single speed pump. Thoughts on what direction to go? I have called the local pool shops and they are worthless.

Do you have 120 or 240 volt power. If 120, there are good options, but they are a little more limited.

 

[Dv2113]

Do you have 120 or 240 volt power. If 120, there are good options, but they are a little more limited.

120

 

[Mdragger88]

How often do you run your pump & what is your kwh rate?
If you know those You can get an idea of the savings using this calculator

Pool Pump Savings Calculator

Use Pentair’s Pool Pump Calculator to estimate how much you can save on energy costs by switching to one of our variable speed pool pumps. Get started today!

www.pentair.com

There are also some less expensive 2 speed options available for 120v like the pureline 1.5 hp dual speed for under $200 currently.

 

[Dv2113]

How often do you run your pump & what is your kwh rate?
If you know those You can get an idea of the savings using this calculator

Pool Pump Savings Calculator

Use Pentair’s Pool Pump Calculator to estimate how much you can save on energy costs by switching to one of our variable speed pool pumps. Get started today!

www.pentair.com

There are also some less expensive 2 speed options available for 120v like the pureline 1.5 hp dual speed for

My last one got run about 10 hours. According to the calculation I would save $161. Is that a year?

 

[Mdragger88]

My last one got run about 10 hours. According to the calculation I would save $161. Is that a year?

Yes - their results may be a tad off as they don’t mention what average rpm w/ vsp.
the 2 speed I mentioned runs at 3450 rpm on high (1.5hp)
& 1720 rpm on low (.39 hp)
With a variable speed pump most people run mostly around that lower rpm (1200-1700rpm) anyway so with a 2 speed you get the benefit of lower consumption without the expense of vsp