Question concerning Pool Pump replacement

[Millercchase]

I don't think i'm gonna the route of the 2 speed. I'm going to need a pump i can get running fairly quickly and with the added cost of the extra impeller, switch, etc. i've decided to go with a single speed. Was there a reason for the recomendation of the MaxFlow XL? I've looked at the specs on that one vs. the Superpump and the only difference i see is about a 25$ cost difference and a different lookin pump that flows slightly less with a smaller strainer baske. Is there something im not seeing. I've narrowed it down to either the Pentair Superflow 348021 or 348022 because they are about 100$ less than comparable Hayward. Between these two which do y'all think will be better for my setup considering i don't know my total head therefore don't know which pump will put me around 45gpm. Thanks for all yalls help

[Watermom]

By the way, whenever new members post, their posts go into a moderation queue to wait until one of us reads it and approves it before it will appear on the forum. We try to do it as quickly as possible but sometimes it may be a little while til we get to it. But, never fear, we will!

(I deleted your duplicate posts.)

[Millercchase]

Thank you! I figured that out after i sent the second or third one. LOL Y'all are doing a great job and i really appreciate all the help! Will be contributing to the cause soon. When will the moderator queue's go away, or will they? I remember something about autheniticating myself or something like that but havent' had time to due to work. Thanks again

[PoolDoc]

MaxFlo XL vs Super pump:



If you compare the data on the 3/4 HP full rate / 1 HP uprate pumps (SP2607x10 vs SP2307x10) you can see that the MaxFlo XL is a bit more efficient.

I'm not sure you realize how much a 2 speed pump will save you. It sounds like you do not have a timer on your pump, so you're operating 24x7 (that's fairly normal in areas with lots of summer rain and thunderstorms to dirty up your pool!) On low speed, pumps typically use about 1/4 the electricity to move 1/2 the water. In your case, assuming a high speed wattage of 640 and a cost of $0.10 per KWH, 6 months of pump operation will cost you ~$280. per year. If, instead, you run your pump on low speed 95% of the time -- 24 GPM instead of 48 -- you'll save about $130 per year.

So, in one year, you'll pay back the additional costs of the 2-speed.