Hi, I've got a 13K gal IG pool with a 2HP/3/4HP-2 speed pump, with a pressure-side cleaner/booster pump. I run the pump on high for 2hrs/day along with the cleaner and on low for 4-6 more hours depending on season. The pump recently wore out and needs replacement. I've been told California now requires or VS or VF pumps for all replacements, but a local store says they will install either variable or 2 speed for "repair" jobs
3 Questions:
1) Do you have a Pump recommendation: 2 speed, or VS or VF pump.
2) For Variable, recommendation VS, VF, and make/model and controller?
3) Is plumbing a pool pump something a very handy do-it-yourselfer should attempt?