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    Default Re: Bought a new AG pool; now need to figure out pump and fitler

    I decided to go with the Pentair IntelliFlo VS 3050 High Performance Pump from Amazon for a total of $882 (includes shipping.)
    My local pool supply retailer said they would try to match the price but I'm not holding my breath. I'm now shopping for a sand filter. It seems there probably isn't much difference between Pentair, Hayward, and other brands. If anyone has a differing opinon, I'd love to hear it.

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    Default Re: Bought a new AG pool; now need to figure out pump and fitler

    Wow! That's a lot of money for a pump! A Hayward Superpump 2 speed 1hp is less than $500. That's what I have and I run it on low about 12 hrs /day, on a 19,000/20,000 pool--and yours is 10,000 gals. I think you are wasting serious money. But that's my personal opinion.
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    The Intelliflow is almost $300 cheaper than if I bought if from my local pool supply place. The reason for choosing it is because it's more energy efficient than the 2 speed pump (or that's what the salesperson told me.) I am paying a lot for electricy per kw so I would rather pay more now for a pump and get long-term savings on my energy bill over the years.

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    In general, a 2-speed uses 1/4 of electricity when on 'low' as opposed to the 'high' setting. I run mine at night when electricity rates are already reduced by 50% and I honestly do nt notice an increase in my bill during the summer. The A/C in the house consumes ever so much more power than my 1 horse pool pump on low speed.
    Oval 12.5K gal AGP; Hayward 19" sand filter; Pentair Dyn 1 HP 2sp pump on timer
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    If the energy savings isn't that significant between running a variable speed pump on low vs a 2 speed pump on low, then it makes more sense to buy a cheaper 1 HP 2 speed pump. Thanks so much for your help!

    Louisa
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    Default Re: Bought a new AG pool; now need to figure out pump and fitler

    I learned about pool pumps by talking to several sales people at different pool stores. From each conversation I gained new information which I then used when talking to the next guy. It was a slow process. At the time nobody mentioned variable speed pumps, maybe they aren't popular in this local area.
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    Meant to ask, is your Aquatherapy swim spa a counter current pool? Indoors or out? Do you have a Website for your business?

    . . . Never mind about the URL, I found it. I'm very interested in the skid proof floor covering you use. What is it? We have a serious problem with dogs slipping on the wet deck and have been looking for some sort of covering for years.
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    I have gone to several pool supply stores and every salesperson has recommended a variable speed pump and so I thought that was the type of pump to get because of its energy efficiency and quiet operation. I'm going to look at 2 speed pumps now and make a decision as to which one to get.

    The swimspa I have has two swim jets for current but it's not ideal. The SwimEx, in my opinion, has a better way of movnig water so that the water current feels more natural and is less noisy.

    My contractor used Gaco Shield as the non-slip coating on the pool deck and I would never recommend it. It is very slippery when wet! I bought 3 x 3 outdoor rubber mats and use those on the pool deck, which work much better. They trap a lot of water and dogs haven't slipped yet. I used a good slip-resistant coating on the entry platform to get into the swimspa. It's called Deck Restore and Lowe's carries it. And it comes in a lot of colors and it wasn't as expensive as Gaco Shield. Much better product!
    Aquatherapy 19' Swimspa, 3/4 HP pump, Sand Filter, UV Lamp & 13x25 Tuff Pool, Smartpool Solar Panels, pump & filter to be decided

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