Pentair INTELLIFLO Variable Speed Pump

[@JS-th2ev]

Installed one to save on energy bill but now I am battling keeping up my free chlorine level since. I do use a inline chlorianator. Any suggestions and I do run it at 1275 rpms for around 12 hrs here in San Antonio

[@DavidMiller1]

I thought watts = amps * volts. According to the video, the induction 3HP pump uses 230v and 7.26 amps which by formula would be 1669.8 watts. However, they say that the watts used was 2880. In contrast, the Intelliflo pump used 230v and 11.5 amps which by formula would be 2645 watts, but they claim it only used 2610 watts. So why does the traditional formula not work according to Pentair?

[@CTINF]

The real problem is Pentair customer tech support , I called yesterday and was on hold for over an hour ( not acceptable) then they never answered. I’ve been a pool tech for over 25 years , Pentair tech support is terrible so I’m not installing their products anymore , there are other manufacturers that stand behind their products . When contacted local sales representative his answer was: we’re busy , so what, hire more people, remember it takes losing one customer at a time for a business to fail. Btw this is not only me , when I talk to other pool companies I get the same feedback. So the word is getting around that Pentair’s service is substandard.

[@spacegreycoralred]

What is the best speed to run my pump for heating my pool with a heat pump? 20k gallons

[@OLeonOfficial]

I have the same question: I was told 28K RPM but I haven't tried it yet. Just had the pump installed recently here in MD.

[@CTINF]

Depending of the distance from the skimmer to the pump. Start with 1000 rpm and Is needed increase or decrease 100 rpm at a time. How do you know which is the lowest effective speed? Two conditions need to be present: The skimmer weir is being pushed back. That means you have proper skimming action for most skimmers is about 25 gpm The filter air release sprays water which means the filter tank is full .