plumbing question about a Pentair Intelliflo pump

[jamesdean]

Ben, thanks again for all of this information. BAP has extended the free installation past that shown on their site. However I can install this myself and will go that route if I use this motor.

You have spent much time in giving me the facts to make an informed decision and I really appreciate it.

My decision now will be between this motor and the 2 speed, both of which you provided links.

Thanks again for your help.

[CarlD]

Hayward SuperPump comes in a 2 speed only at the 1HP or larger sizing. If they ever made a 3/4 version it must be over 10 years ago. My 1 HP SuperPump was purchased in 2002 and it was the smallest 2 speed Hayward made. Still going strong! Only thing I've replaced on it is the basket gasket. I don't think I'd buy a pump that's more than 10 years old.....

I THINK Pentair may make a 3/4hp 2 speed. Someone does, but I've forgotten who.

Carl

[mas985]

The 1 HP uprated SuperPump (SP2607X102S) is actually a very small pump compared to many on the market today. It has a head curve that is lower than many smaller labeled pumps such as the full rated 1/2 HP Whisperflo. The Pentair SuperFlo full rated 3/4 HP pump (SF-N2-3/4A) is slightly smaller (lower head curve) than the SuperPump but has about the same efficeincy as the SuperPump. In fact, Pentair developed the SuperFlo series to compete directly with the SuperPump. Both the SuperPump and SuperFlo are great choices for pools with single 1 1/2" pipe runs.