Quote Originally Posted by mrpbjnance
Does anyone have any experience with Solar Pool Pumps.

I live in CA and my electric bills are KILLING ME ...
I am considering switching to a Solar Pool pump that way I can run it more and not break the bank.
I might even add solar pool heat also....


My pool is 20x40 and I estimate its 30,000 gals.

Thx
Well, a 1.5hp pump will draw 1.3-1.5KILOWATTS.... Running with solar, you are talking about a system of photovoltaics that will run you 15-18 THOUSAND dollars..

I two speed pump that is quieter, and MUCH more efficient than whatever pump you have now will run you $400, and something REALLY fancy like a intelliflow will run about $1000.

Both will allow you to run MUCH more energy efficiently than whatever likely oversized pump you are running now. I just purchased a two speed pump 1.5/0.3 hp pump that will only draw 2.5amps on low versus 12.8 amps on high, yet it will pump close to 50-60% of the flow (for 1/4 the amps)