Best energy efficient pumps out there

[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