Best energy efficient pumps out there

[mas985]

Is there a reason you don't like the Max-E-Pro? It would be near the top of my list:

Sta-Rite Max-E-Pro
Hayward Northstar
Pentair Whisperflow

All three are excellent and very efficient. The Northstar edges out the rest for GPM/Watt but it is not by much and probably not even worth considering.

The reason I went with Hayward was for the extended warranty. Sta-Rite did not offer it at the time.

One other thing to consider is a two speed pump. If you need the HP for a vacuum, spa or other water feature then I would go with a two speed.

Otherwise, you might consider a lower HP. A 3/4 HP is probably more than enough for just circulation. For an 8 hour turnover, you only need 60 GPM so a 3/4 HP Max-E-Pro could easlily give you that with as much as 55 feet of head. Your set up will probably have much less than 55 feet of head loss which will mean even more flow.

[jacksonlui]

this pump runs a large filter which is 500sqft and can handle a max flowrate of 130GPM at 50psi as well as a Polaris 380, so it takes care of circulation and the Polaris.

I have separaete pumps for the spa and waterfall so I'm not sure if I should go 2 speed, I don't know when I would run the low speed since the polaris 380 is on there.

There's no reason not to go sta-rite max-e-pro, was just wondering if there was anything better, that's all.

poolplaza has replacement motors and it's $250, not too bad for another 6yrs.
and I don't have to change the plumbing.

any advice. if i need to make a change, it might as well be now.

[Socal_biker]

I went with Pentair Whisperflo EE (Energy Efficiant) WFE-4 pool pump. You must check pump model specs, not all of them fall into the EE specifications.

Since your in California, you may qualify for a rebate on a new pool pump. Info below. Had I known that they have a $250 rebate on qualifying two speed pump, I would have gone witha 2-speed pump. Pool store gave me incomplete info.

http://www.sce.com/SC3/RebatesandSav...lPumpandMotor/

Southern California Edison - Pool Pump & Motor Replacement Rebate Program
You can get $250 back on a Two-Speed (or Variable Speed) Pool Pump & Motor Replacement ($30 for Single-Speed models)!

SCE pool pump list - Qualifying products:
http://www.sce.com/NR/rdonlyres/38BB...pQPL062906.pdf