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Thanks for your comments on my previous post about replacing my old pump. I still have not decided on getting the Intelliflo, but with more information I am getting closer. Another thing I have learned is that the California Energy Code requires pumps 1 HP or greater to be two or more speeds with a low speed no more than one-half the maximum speed. It also requires a controller that can operate the pump at two or more speeds. I have found several pumps and controllers that would meet the code, including the Whisperflo two-speed and the Intelliflo VS. I think my only concern with the Intelliflo is that it is newer technology for pool pumps. The currently available rebate makes the cost of the variable speed in the same range as the two-speed. Does anyone have experience with the Intelliflo? Have any issues with integral electronic motor speed control? Thanks, Steve

There are four outlets in the spa wall which I guess are the return. There are two valves we can reverse to make these increase for the spa. There are three ~6 inch disks on the pool floor at the shallow end, a bigger one on the spa floor, and an even bigger grate on the floor in the deep end. There is a skimmer. The pump is 10-15 feet from the return outlets and 25 feet from the skimmer. We also have a waterfall which has never been hooked up. My pool guy says he can install a valve to divert the return line from the pool to the water fall, which is about 30 feet away. Would that work, or do we need a separate pump? Steve

Our pool pump is 30 years old and still going fairly strong. The problem is it is noisy and inefficient. So we would like to replace it with a new quiet and efficient model. The pool is 17,000 gallons. Current equipment includes the old Centurion 2hp pump, a Jacuzzi EW100 DE filter, a Hayward 5060 3/4hp booster, and a Letro Legend Platinum sweep. The pressure gauge on top of the filter indicates 20 psi. I was considering the Pentair Intelliflo pump, because I see functional value in the variable speed design (plus the immediate monetary value with a $400 rebate). My pool guy recommends the Whisperflo instead, because it is a proven, dependable product. He also recommends a 1 hp pump, which he says will give me comparable flow to the old open impeller pump. I am asking for more opinions and advice. Thanks in advance. Steve