A 1 hp pump that's 2 speeds will use about 1/3 the electricity at low speed and is SO quiet you have to be within 6' of it just to hear it. I run most of the time at low speed with no problem. You'll only want the high speed for the cleaner, and that can be programmed in. Me, I have a simple toggle switch on the back of the pump motor, but that's all I need.