 Show 1.0 out of 5 stars Not a Quality Product Has not been installed 6 months yet and is already leaking from a factory seal. between the motor and the pump. Garbage. Reviews with imagesTop reviews from the United StatesThere was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 23, 2022 The media could not be loaded. After twenty something years with the old fashioned single speed pump, I splurged on this Variable Speed from Pentair. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 27, 2020 I received my Pentair Intelliflo 3 HP pump yesterday afternoon but needed to purchase pipe seal for couplers so held off on installing until this morning. I had also purchased 2 vacuum/pressure gauges and installed on lower drain plugs so I could compute Total Dynamic Head (TDH) in order to estimate flow-rate versus THD and RPMs. The install went a lot smoother than I had thought it would - I was replacing an old Pentair 2 HP Whisperflo (real workhorse) with this pump and the housing dimensions were identical so the fit was perfect. Note: I had previously added couplers to old pumps and that was a blessing. I also rotated the screen which was very convenient. First impressions - this pump is much quieter than my previous pump and should save me $'s in the long run. Right now, I programmed 3,000 RPMs for 4 hours a day then 1,500 RPMs for 8 hours a day. I had played around with some RPMs and valves and it looks like I'm pumping about 90 GPM at 3,000 RPM (with Main Drains and Skimmer In and Pool and Spa Rtn Out). When I open the Spa Drain as a 3rd Inlet, the flow rate increases. I'm plumbed with all 2" lines but original plumbing isn't ideal and my cartridge filter is probably adding a fair amount to the TDH since only 150 sq ft. I'll come back and give this an updated review once I've had the pump for awhile but I am very impressed so far! 5.0 out of 5 stars
Impressive Pentair Intelliflo 3 HP Pump I received my Pentair Intelliflo 3 HP pump yesterday afternoon but needed to purchase pipe seal for couplers so held off on installing until this morning. I had also purchased 2 vacuum/pressure gauges and installed on lower drain plugs so I could compute Total Dynamic Head (TDH) in order to estimate flow-rate versus THD and RPMs. The install went a lot smoother than I had thought it would - I was replacing an old Pentair 2 HP Whisperflo (real workhorse) with this pump and the housing dimensions were identical so the fit was perfect. Note: I had previously added couplers to old pumps and that was a blessing. I also rotated the screen which was very convenient. First impressions - this pump is much quieter than my previous pump and should save me $'s in the long run. Right now, I programmed 3,000 RPMs for 4 hours a day then 1,500 RPMs for 8 hours a day. I had played around with some RPMs and valves and it looks like I'm pumping about 90 GPM at 3,000 RPM (with Main Drains and Skimmer In and Pool and Spa Rtn Out). When I open the Spa Drain as a 3rd Inlet, the flow rate increases. I'm plumbed with all 2" lines but original plumbing isn't ideal and my cartridge filter is probably adding a fair amount to the TDH since only 150 sq ft. I'll come back and give this an updated review once I've had the pump for awhile but I am very impressed so far! Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 9, 2019 I have a pool, spa and water feature which were all installed with Hayward Superpumps, single speed motors running at 3450 RPM 24x7 (pulling 1400 watts each). With a 35,000 gallon pool I'm turning over a lot of water and these were what the pool installer had recommended when putting in the pool in 2016. I should never have listened to the pool installer (for lots of reasons). We has asked for a saltwater pool and he installed chlorine saying that traditional chlorine was better. I spent a fortune over 3 years on chemicals, but this past summer switched over to a saltwater system. I never had to do a thing to the pool or spa after installing them. I have perfectly balanced water all the time. That was fix #1 that improved my life. Fix #2 was installing these Pentair variable flow pumps. I can run them at 1250 RPM's with plenty of flow to the saltwater chlorinator and at 130-140 watts I've cut energy consumption by 90% saving me $500 a month in electric. Fix #3 was swapping out my standard sand with glass media. Pressure went down, flow improved, dirt is much better dispersed and the water has been crystal clear. Almost frighteningly clear to be honest! The clarity has been just unbelievable. So yeah, I did drop some big $$ this summer on upgrades, but the ROI is going to be a very short 6 months. Between the electric and constant balancing act played with chemicals we are saving about $750 per month in the long run. As someone looking forward to retirement, I'm really excited to not be worrying about where that money was going to come from in the budget. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 5, 2020 I replaced our decades-old pentair pump with this one back in May after the old one finally gave out. This pump is way, way more efficient (I monitor household electrical consumption in real time and it is way down when running this pump as opposed to the old one). It took about a day of work to get it plumbed in but that is more my lack of skill than the amount of effort that would actually be needed. Hint: I strongly recommend getting the 2 PACK -CMP Hi-Temp Union 2" inch 2MIP x 2" inch PVC Whisperflo & Intelliflo - 2 PACK that are sold along with the pump; they would have saved me substantial time on the installation. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 16, 2020
Like the pump, hate the warranty restriction (3 years IF installed "professionally", 3 months otherwise). Had a Superflo die after 2 years and learned the hard way (knew the restriction, but older pumps had lasted considerably longer, so took the chance and lost). This pump's extra head works noticeably better with the in-floor cleaning system. Spent the money to have pool pros install so it qualifies for 3 years, but their "professional" installation is not as well done as my "amateur" job (I have to re-work theirs to stop the leaks). Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 1, 2022 Since you're buying this pump on Amazon through a distributor, it will not be covered by pentair warranty for repairs. Our seal broke and now we are having to spend an additional $200+ or so to get the correct seals. That is without the repair bill to remove the pump and have the new seals fitted. Going through the reviews, many other customers have had the same issue. If you're buying a pool pump, i recommend getting it direct from the manufacter and installing it as well, since they will cover 60 days to a year of warranty. Not only that, we purchased this pump in 2021 and it is a 2019 model... meaning it was already one year old. I wish I had looked more through the reviews before purchasing this pump. Hopefully this helps you or others from making the same mistake. Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 6, 2020 Just finished replacing my old Starite 2 HP pump with this Pentair Intelliflo. Wow what a difference! Still playing with the programming, but for now I have it set to run 13 hours a day at 800 rpm. The pump says it is only using 50W compared to almost 2600W with the old pump at 7.5 hours a day. The energy calculators show the old pump using approximately costing about $67 a month and the Pentair at the current settings, only $2.34 a month. That is using 12 cents per kWh to calculate, which I think is close here in S. Florida. How long does a Pentair variable speed pump last?Your pool pump should be replaced anywhere between 8 to 15 years depending on the quality, and a full replacement may cost over $800.
Should a variable speed pool pump run 24 hours a day?However, it is important to note that a variable speed pool pump should ideally be running 24 hours a day to ensure proper and optimal water circulation. When your pool pump is not running, the water is sitting stagnant in your pool allowing bacteria to survive and grow.
What is the most energy efficient swimming pool pump?TriStar® VS variable speed pool pumps are the most energy efficient on the market, according to EPA ENERGY STAR 3rd party testing data. Saving pool owners up to 90% on energy costs, they are specifically designed to replace most single speed pool pumps.
Are variable speed pool pumps more energy efficient?With a variable speed pump a pool owner can circulate their water at lower flow rates for a more prolonged period of the day without added energy consumption. This study by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory confirms that variable speed pumps are significantly more energy efficient than single speed pumps.
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