Convert Single Speed Pool Pump To Variable Speed

Save money with this inverter variable speed mod to your pool pump.

Convert single speed pool pump to variable speed.

My current pool pump is a 1 hp 1 65 sfhp pentair whisper flo part o 177450 03. In this short video i show you how to remove the electrical on an old pump and wire in the new variable speed pump. For a quick comparison let s compare the energy cost of a single speed pump running for 8 hours a day at 3450 rpm to a variable speed pump running for 24 hours a day at 2400 rpm. I highly recommend c.

This week a michigan engineer contacted me to discuss the conversion of an existing and oversized constant speed secondary chilled water pump to variable speed in order to save energy. This study by the national renewable energy laboratory confirms that variable speed pumps are significantly more energy efficient than single speed pumps. The filter is is a pentair de 180008. A single speed pump as its name implies can only ever run at a single speed.

Isaver is the first touch screen frequency inverter designed specially for single speed pool pumps. I have 2 piping. 34 000 gallons has a waterfall 2 returns 2 drain pipes on the bottom 8ft. There are commercially available units which use an vfd inverter to vary the speed of your pool pump and although they provide great savings being a diy er i wanted to have a go on my own and try and simplify the whole unit.

Easy saving by 80 at low speed payback time within 2 y. The pool is approx. Like everything we do in retrofit projects there was limited information. Assumes an upgrade from a single speed pump to variable speed.

For estimated cost of operation per season run time per day and turnovers based on zip and pool size visit hayward s energy calculator. Deep and 2 skimmers. Hello i m looking to replace my current pool pump with a variable speed pump. He had concerns about the operation on the pump curve at the reduced speed.

Which means variable speed can typically pay for itself in 2 3 pool seasons. For more check out my site at.