Steve's pool project 1-24-07

[skamp]

I was wondering if you guys could weigh in on a pump question/concern. I may cross post this in the equipment forum as well. I talked with by PB them about getting a 2 speed pump and they seemed reluctant but will do it I want to.

I wanted to do this so I could run it on low at night for chlorine generation, etc. The pump they have spec'ed is a 2HP and that is the other reason I want a 2 speed. They also have a 1.5-2HP spec'ed for the water features. I asked about doing a 2 speed on that as well to run the waterfall at a lower rate as opposed to reducing flow via the valve. I have 2 of the foam jet bubbler from crystal fountains and I need a good amount of GPM for those. What would you do in this situation? They use all sta-rite pump so it would be the 2 speed sta-rite controller by either a Pentair EasyTouch or Jandy RS8 (I still have not made up my mind). I really appreciate any help on this!

Steve

[aylad]

This thread has gotten very, very long, and since this question has been posted with several answers in the other forum, I'm going to lock this thread down and ask that any future replies to this thread be done in the other forum. It can be found at http://www.poolforum.com/pf2/showthread.php?t=6479

Skamp, just as a matter of housekeeping, please don't cross-post the same question in different forums...this forum is already big and hard to keep organized, and it helps your responders get the information they need to answer your questions without repeating information. Thanks!

Janet