I have a 25,000 gallon pool with a pentair whisper flow 1 HP pool pump. I was thinking of using it with Pentair FNSP48 or FNSP60. Any difference?
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You will be ok with the FNSP48 but with the FNSP60, I would recommend a 1.5 or 2hp pump.
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Per pentair's website the 48 square foot filter turns over 46,000 gallons of water in 8 hours. This i'm sure depends upon the pump and plumbing meeting the filter requirements. I used the 48 sq ft filter because I was replacing "in kind". You may wish to visit http://www.wikihow.com/Select-the-Correct-Filter-Size-for-Your-Swimming-Pool for a general discussion about filter sizing. Good luck!
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Hi Hector, the only real piece of good advice I can give you about pool pumps is to buy them from Pool Supply World. They warranted the pump I bought from them even when the Manufacturer advised me that they would not. Mine happened to be a 3/4 horse booster,they sent me a new pump before mine was even headed back to them. Whoever owns PSW is a good person that runs a good business..they back the stuff they sell even when the Mfg. doesn't. Hope this helps..Dean Stalder
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I used a two stage (hi & low) 1-1/2hp pump on my 24' pool. We ran that on low most of the time. I wouldn't hesitate to use this pump on a 24' pool. This is a good strong pump and filter.
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In my opinion I would totally recommend the FNS plus 60 DE Filter for a 25,000 gallon pool as this filter will work more efficient than the FNS plus 48.I have had the FNS plus 60 filter for over 11 years and am very pleased with its performance.Thank youlight 125
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If your pump is that powerful you may want to get a larger filter. It will work but probably not as well as you need it to. Filter size is typically determined by the size of the pool (In gallons). If your pool is 15,000 gallons or smaller you can use the C751. Since you have a 2hp pump I'm guessing the pool is larger.
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There is many factors to consider for your particular AG pool (type of filter,head ft., intake pvc elbows etc) but Pentair Pool Products is the best pool pumps in the market today, My suggestion is get a Whisperflo WFE 1/2 Hp and a Intermatic Mechanical Timer and set it to run 3hrs every other day in winter and 2hrs every day in summer if you live in the northern states and if you live in southern California set it to 2hrs every day in winter and 3hrs every day in summer time, I have a 14500 AG pool with a Intelliflo Variable Speed set it to 3hrs at 1500rpm every other day and in summer to 6hrs at 2000rpm-25gpm with a Intex Krystal Clear Salt System and with no problems with algae and chloramine odors, the water is just Krystal Clear and we use the pool every day in summer with a high of 108-112 during the day and 80-85 at night, we live in the SD County Desert area. hope this info will help you in the new pump but get the Intelliflo pump and you would get a rebate from your electric company if they participate on the rebate program and you would be happy with the energy savings and a very quiet pump.......
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Sorry Tish, I just don't know without researching that. If you go to the Pentair page and Contact them, by any vehicle, including Live Chat, they can tell you for sure. Good luck and my best. GeoffH
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This pump has 4 speeds and will do a great job with what you are trying to accomplish. Depending on your pool's capacity and filter type, you will probably be able to run it normally at the second speed and then use the 3rd or 4th speed for when you run your rover. Since you are replacing a 1 HP with a 3 HP VFD, you will see a measurable difference.
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I doubt it, they are not the same at all. It worked great in my Pentair though.
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Big savings come if you can run the pump around 2100 RPM where it will be drawing approx 2-2.5 amps. My 16 X 32 pool is kept clear with pump running at 1940 RPM 24 Hrs a day. (410 Watts or 1.8 amps at 230 Approx). Your situation will be different but any setting that will allow you to run the pump at less than full speed might result in savings over a single speed motor.
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Same as regular pool pumps. 20 amp breaker with 240 vlt wire. I don't recommend the SVRS I bought it and it shuts off all the time with my in floor pool cleaner and when my pool guy goes to clean the pool. It's very annoying. Get the variable speed but not SVRS. It's only for public pools
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There are a number of variables to take into consideration when selecting a pump: Size of your pipes, length of the run, filter pressure, back pressure, etc. but on every single water pump, flow rate and pump head are the two most important specifications. Flow rate is how much water can be moved in time period without any restriction. This value is usually given in gallons per hour (GPH). Head is how high water can be pushed by the pump at full load. This value is usually given in feet or meters. As the height you're pumping the water goes up, the flow rate (GPH) goes down. So, you want to get a pump that can get the water to six feet high and still maintain you ideal flow rate to heat the water. What I discovered is that if I push the water too fast through the system, the water does not stay in the collector long enough to heat it up enough (the water cools the collectors too fast). If you pump it too slowly, then it can't keep up with the natural cooling of the water in the pool. I'm currently using an old Intex 635T pump/filter combo that I had from an old pool. The head height for me is only 4', but that pump has no issues circulating the water. In fact, I've installed a valve to slow the water down a bit so it has time to heat up while it's in the system. The key is finding the most efficient pump for the job - don't buy a giant 2 hp that you have to regulate (and doubles your electric bill), when you can get by with, say a 1/2 HP motor that does the job just as well and cheaper. I've discovered that my old Intex pump/filter combo works pretty well and is running at about 10-15 gallons per minute and the water temperature (at the return) is warmer to the touch. You might be able to run it faster, since you have 3 panels (I have only 2). I also recommend that you put a filter between the pump and the solar panels if you use another brand of pump with no filter - any kind of debris in the water could get trapped in the solar panels and reduce your efficiency and heat. I hope this helps.
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Hey Tom I use a seperate pp from the main pump if that's what you speaking of. All pools I've had I've always run a seperate pump. I hope that helps. Allen
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No, go with the FNSP60. That should be big enough to work with your 30,000 pool
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Im wondering if this worked for you? I have the same pool which is about 10,000 gallons- higher than the 7,000 it states. I read that you just need to look at how much the pump cycles per hour- was this one big enough for you? How's it working?
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I had a Baqua Pure pump from the same place and replaced it with pump in question and works great. Mine was for a 24' above ground pool. Hope this will help you.