TomTom Posted June 19, 2013 Report Share Posted June 19, 2013 I have just switched from a single speed Hayward 1 HP pump to a new Hayward 2600VS which is a 1 1/2 HP true rated pump. It comes set with a default configuration of 3,000 RPM Prime 3 minutes then 3,000 RPM for 12 hours. It defaults to 1500 RPM after that for 12 hours. My pool is a 18 x 36 in-ground with inverted corners (Grecian style). It is 3 feet deep for approx. 8 feet then slopes downward and the deep end is 9 1/2 feet. I figured that it contains approx. 21,870 gallons of water. I installed a flow meter (Blue & White) and while the pump is running at 3,000 rpm the flow meter reads 37 GPM which would be 2,220 GPH and a total turnover in 12 hours of 26,640. The filter PSI is 15 psi which is what it was with my old pump while running 3500 RPM. The power usage at this speed was 1,160 watts. The pump ran fine all night and at approx. 6 AM this morning it switched to speed V1 which is running at 1500 RPM. The stats at this speed is: Flow meter is 15 GPM which relates to 900 GPH or 10,800 turn over rate in 12 hours. The thing that bothers me is the PSI in my filter is only 4 PSI. The water is circulating in my pool but of course no where near the force since it is running slower speed. At these default settings, I will be turning over approx. 37,440 gallons of pool water which is almost twice what I think a near perfect turn over should be (21,870 gallons in 12 hours). Would someone please look at my post and give me some pointers. I have had my pool for approx. 40 years and always operated with a single speed Hayward Super Pump so this variable speed one leaves me with a few questions. My water is clear and in perfect balance. Thanks Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Extreme23 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Tom, I am interested in purchasing a variable speed pump. My pool is smaller than yours at only 13,500 Gallons and 5ft at its deepest. Was considering the Pentair Intelliflo VS, but recently talked with a Hayward Rep who was steering me toward you're new pump (Max-Flo VS). How do you like it, and have you noticed a difference in you're electric bill as well as ease of operation (programming). Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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