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

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. They said the way it will be set up is the valve will have a bypass so it will not put backpressure on the pump. I also have 2 of the foam jet bubblers 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 max-e-pro pumps 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).

The last question is I am 99% set on getting the DE filter. They use the sta-rite system 3 modular DE so I can always switch to cart if I want to. I chose the DE becuase I want the clearest water. They are using the 60 sqft so I assume it won't have to be cleaned very often (few times a season).

I really appreciate any help on this!

Steve