Pentair Intelliflo pumps, Programing and features

This video outlines basic programing for Pentair Intelliflo, Intelliflo 2 VST, Intellipro, IntellifloSVRS+VS, and Intelliflo XF pumps. We'll get into flow rates and total dynamic head in another video but this one shows you how to get started and experiment a bit.
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[@damiankiraly7940]

Sad (but great) Pentair’s lack of user friendliness forces me to watch and relearn programming every spring… (the great part is kudos to this video. Appreciate you every year!!!

[@azcanuck3131]

Same here. This is my fifth year. Pentair should be embarrassed.

[@VT-fx1wv]

0:44 best instructions ever.

[@williamjohnson5749]

Couldn't believe my Pentair pump control panel could be any more confusing until I saw this previous model. An "X" for "select"? Whose idea was that? Congratulations to the presenter for making some sense of it.

[@jefftolonen]

Came for the pump instruction. Bonus education on "priming" at 0:44.

[@mayorb3366]

Whoever did the software for these things was bereft of knowledge of any previous control systems out there. So were the people advising them. Having a "Quick Clean" time factory set at 6 minutes is proof. Worst of all it the Jandy VS. You can barely see the display in direct sunlight, and the programming is profoundly counter-intuitive. I can barely figure them out with a factory diagram in my hand. I've been working pools for 30 years. I now recommend 2-speed motors. No electronics, no drive to replace, On the power center, add a 2-speed relay. On electro-mechanical timers, add a T106 (Intermatic) timer. The motors are bullet proof and have been on the market for decades, and you can use the existing pump wet end. Thanks for posting this video!

[@pauldeal547]

Great instructions for the most user unfriendly pump I’ve ever tried to program!

[@2012WTP]

Wow, I was feeling stupid and hopeless and just wanted to retreat from this whole pump situation until watching this video. Thank you, thank you. Feeling like I can handle it now.

[@garyalan1961]

You're the best simple explanation and to the point w/o music too!

[@GoGrandpa]

Bought a home with this pump and could not find any good videos and User Manual online is/was a little confusing.....but I found this one...I know its old but man this saved the day. Thank you.

[@gregoryburch2246]

Best instructional video ever made. Camera work, sound and content are all perfect. THANK YOU!

[@cwsosby]

Man, I was struggling with the directions and and other videos on the scheduling until you explained how it works with the manual buttons (1-4) This is the best video on this subject. Thanks for sharing.

[@Paula-ps1vi]

I’m not too sharp, I’m glad I’m not the only one that didn’t think the manual wasn’t helpful.

[@bbillp]

Excellent, fast and to the point. I have a new Intelliflo with version 2.x firmware so my buttons don't quite match yours but straight forward. Page 15 of the manual also describes SCHEDULE settings.

[@mdaley4390]

When my Pentair variable speed pump was installed about 3 years ago, there was only one sketchy KZbin video about it. Finally, someone come up with a "how to" video in real time. I tried printing out the programming instructions from the manual, but it might as well have been in Greek (or maybe Chinese). Thank you!

[@virgosmarts]

Thank you so much for being clear and concise.

[@ronhendley489]

I like the way you explained the different features of the Pentair .

[@bobr6078]

As new to having a pool this helped a lot in understanding. Had a tech come out and was very helpful in explaining the functions

[@fynride1]

Awesome video... I’ve had this pump for over ten years and didn’t realize all the features. Thanks a ton!

[@halrobinson2737]

Going over to my neighbors house who has this pump and is having difficulty with programming. After watching this video , I should be able to program it for him. Thanks for the video. I think Pentair could do a better job in the programming of this motor. It seems like a PITA to me.

[@emacadar1]

Excellent tutorial for a extremely advanced pool pump, thank you

[@yogibearstie]

Thank you. Love the pump, but the control panel is very difficult to use for the homeowner who only needs to change things once or twice a year. It's great once it is setup. BTW - thanks for the info about the watts, I will have to see how mine is setup to make sure I am not wasting electricity by running it too fast when I could run it slower for longer.

[@IEraiderfan]

Thank you for this amazing video a great step by step tutorial very easy to follow you have been a very big help.👍👍👍👍

[@robertherrmann1892]

TWO THUMBS UP ON THE WAY YOU DID THE TRAINING!

[@mickeyou812]

I've been trying to read those stereo directions called a Manual and I've gotta tell ya, it was confusing. Thanks for putting all that complication into simple English. It's much appreciated!

[@davidkearley9192]

Thank you. My house came with a pool with this pump. Had no info on it. Thank you.

[@TomcoAV]

Awesome job explaining how to program this controller...THANK YOU!

[@elliottstevens7986]

Massive help. Thank you for sharing the knowledge!

[@johnlamb6740]

Thanks for posting.The best video on youtube to set the Intelliflow pump and I have looked at them all of them!

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Wow, thanks John! That our goal.

[@DrKondrup]

Awesome. My pool guy was running the pump from 7 am til 5pm at 3400 RPM all day. One program and my electric bills were sky high.

[@poolmonkey7479]

Your pool guy knows best, he knows better than you at least

[@DrKondrup]

@@poolmonkey7479 we fired him and the new guy runs it 24/7 but at variable speeds

[@evelynwoodheadspedredding7267]

Variable speed pumps are the biggest rip off.

[@nextgenteaching5376]

Excellent explanation. Thank you for being so detailed.

[@stephenregonini3666]

Awesome video, really helped me out today, thanks for sharing

[@daslick1432]

Very helpful just what i needed...wanted to know that i could set quick clean without ruining my set schedule.

[@valleygamer8182]

Great video, easy to follow instructions.

[@michaelteague9230]

Excellent step by step video! Thanks a ton!!

[@STMVO]

Great video. Just got a pool with this pump system, and this video helped a lot. Only odd thing is that, for some reason, I have the urge to see if I can get the pump to latch on correctly to my man boob for proper flow.

[@michellewagoner3612]

Thanks, I was having a hard time with the instructions your video helped a lot.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

Glad we could help.

[@taylorvancleave-fn3jy]

Now...If I can just g outside and do this. This instruction video was absolutely tremendous!! I am keeping you on my sort of speak, "You Tube SPEED DIAL"...I have no idea really on my speeds min and max, so I am going to do yours, important thing for me is to get this thing up and running, it has been installed (used), for 2 months and not yet programmed. This is going to help so much, cant thank you enough!!

[@tedged]

this thing has been stressing me so bad. thanks for the video.

[@TheDesertRoseRanch]

Great video, appreciate the assistance.

[@JimHoy-Rockstar]

This is awesome! Clearly explained. Once you get the hang of the programming keys it’s pretty easy to setup. Thank you!!

[@sandiegojoey1]

Best video on this pump out there, thank you!!!

[@reaganbiggs]

Man. Thank you. This is my go-to video every time I need to make changes ❤️

[@harryjohnston7559]

Very good job explaining the features on this pump. I inherited one of these intelleflo pumps when I moved in a couple of years ago. It really does a nice job.

[@billlimbach1162]

Good stuff. Thanks! This pump is pretty incredible.

[@ddypool]

Good instructional video with sound advice. Thanks.

[@scottsugarbearpearson518]

EXCELLENT video from one pool dude to another

[@riverrat9412]

I am a pool dude too. Hey, did ya notice anything off, if ya pause it at 0:44?

[@eddieunderwood8126]

Great video!!! Bailed me out after someone messed up the programs on my pump. Thanks for posting this. I am going to save this video for future reference. Mahalo brudda!

[@themesswascurly1]

Exactly. Very well explained.

[@jeromemarsh2848]

1:52 Thank you for the great instructions! This should not be so confusing!🤔

[@davidmueller4460]

I just bought a house and it had this pump. it works awesome.

[@qkitselectronics5415]

When my pump starts, priming is 1800 RPM and the wattage is around 600, those priming readings at the end are crazy !

[@markjenkins6864]

Thanks for the video. It was very helpful.

[@polarisflyer]

Tremendously helpful!!!! Thank you so much!

[@robhowen]

Great video that has helped me understand this pump.

[@ogui69]

I learned with this video. Thanks Know question I have a pump that every time i go for maintenance, it resets by itself. Schedule stays the same but the clock changes time? What could it be?

[@bartondrums6606]

Good video. Good explanations.

[@KevKline25]

Great video ! Must watch for new to pool pumps - what type of schedule do you recommend, I know you kept mentioning you were just picking speeds and times as an example.

[@jdpoolservice8851]

great video! Thank you much appreciated!

[@SuperShawn2020]

Loved the video - I just had this system installed on my pool.

[@deanooh]

Thank you much.. i had this pumped installed and the installer left without a tutorial.. So thank you

[@kokaeaisland]

So Helpful!!! Thank YOU!!!

[@Syn-gm2yw]

Very helpful video, thanks. As Fall and Winter approach how should times and speeds be adjusted?

[@jellofingers1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!

[@romyriquelme5085]

Thank You so much for your help.

[@anitanikiel3272]

You should not have to resort to videos to attempt to program these pumps when it is the change of seasons. Honestly- Pentair- shame on you. Thank you for doing this video- and glad to see I am not the only one dealing with this thing upside down.

[@poolmonkey7479]

They are a step toward denying pools to the middle class

[@dannyg.1562]

Awful brand. If the guy who designed this abortion would show up at my house he would be floating.

[@semperfi99]

AAAA++++ instruction and clarity! Thank you

[@kintzles]

Thank you for this video!

[@johnzager2147]

Great video, it helped tremendously, best on I have found!

[@CJ-ep7tg]

😂 uh did no one else catch that toaster bathtub line? 😂😂

[@roadreychevy8384]

Hello, great videos easy to understand thank you. I like to ask you a question on the speed of the pump. My pool is 25,000 gallons, can you tell me the best speed to run in and for how long. The pool service company keeps telling me if I run it at a low speed for a longer period of time the pool water is not being filtered. They recommend running it at a high speed for 6 Hours and for some reason the water still looks a little dirty and at times it starts building yellow algae. Can you help me out with any information thank you?.

[@markwood7061]

Great Video SPS.

[@FredBerger11.11]

Great job 👍 thank you sir

[@garypeck868]

It’s nice to know I’m not the only one that has problems pushing the correct button! Is there a way to delete a schedule?

[@telman53]

Thank you !!! very informative. I have a couple of questions? Are the first 4 buttons fixed meaning you cant reprogram? I noticed you started with program 5. Also can you explain what actually happens when you hit the quick clean button? what does the pump do? PS I really love this pump. Thank You!

[@m1945d]

Very through demo, thanks. My question is regarding 'Spa' pump vs 'Pool' pump, specifically what/how to program the 'Spa' pump, since all the schedules I set seem to fire off with the 'Pool' pump green (ie: ON in the phone app). I can manually activate the 'Spa' pump from the app (our spa is embedded in pool corner). Are there any specific program settings to be mindful of, regarding 'Spa' pump?

[@dcool2u2]

Easy to follow you. The manual is a nightmare. Lol Question: what is the nickel sized black cap on the side for. I found mine had fallen off. Air blows out of the fitting and I don't know whether the cap is supposed to be left on (capped) or off (uncapped)

[@medina239ify]

great video

[@eddiecardenas1730]

great info... Thank you!

[@arthur113113]

thanks for the video, whats the recommend rpm for a 10k gal pool using this system?(btw model is 160301 filter model is CCP420), I heard varied speed pump has the advantage to do different rpm speed setting so it's more efficient and cost saving as well.

[@abdullahmulazim1328]

Thanks this helped a lot. I just lowered 12am-3am setting from 3100 to 2800. 7am-7pm to 450( which was not set and I knew nothing about) Quick Clean is good to go. Previous owner had all types of settings for all the speeds which was confusing me. I'm trying to simplify matters. Next I need to find out how many gallons the pool is for the most efficient settings for AZ.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

+Abdullah Mulazim 450RPM for 12 hours may not be enough. If the pool has been happy since you commented then feel free to ignore this but you may need to raise your low speed up until you find the happy medium where your daily water turnover is correct.

[@johnraahauge4552]

Just moving to a new house with a variable speed pump. In my old home I would only run the pump at night. What is the benefit of running the pump during the day? Also, I have pop up cleaners. Is there a minimum speed to keep these being effective?

[@JoseHernandez-xu1cf]

Thank you this video was very informative I have question though what is the min rpm required if I have solar panels on the roof of my house I did what you said in speed 5 and 6

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

That still depends on your pool and it’s requirements. I would set my high speed to run during the day to take advantage of the solar panels though.

[@phoenixexpressgaragedoor1181]

Excellent video ty

[@paulsharp6559]

It was Helpful to a point. And then he started running away with it and going to fast glad he’s not a schoolteacher. I will just go to the manual and figure it out.

[@SwimmingPoolAZ-SPS]

That’s the beauty of KZbin. You can always pause and rewind. We’ll definitely keep your feedback in mind for future videos though. Thanks for the input.

[@mariadean4089]

Agree hard to keep up with all the back and forth. Be easier if he stayed on track on thing at a time. After rewinding plenty times finally got it.

[@annetinelli8025]

Hi, great video, I have 2 STA-RITE IntelliPro Variable Speed Programmable Pump that were install in 2014. I use "Set Time" to set the IntelliPro system time. The system clock is suppose to store the correct time for up to 96 hours after power is shut off or before a reset is needed. When the clock reaches 12am it stops and the pumps do not come on as scheduled because the clock is not working. I have to go in manually each day and reset the system clock. Thoughts, suggestions? Thank you

[@tomleen7257]

What speed is required to keep the flow switch closed? The flow switch must be closed for the salt system to run and make chlorine. I'm having my salt system show no flow at 2000 RPM and below.

[@virginiahaupt6466]

Thanks good instructions !!

[@estherkowalski9030]

We have this pump for both the pool and spa. How do you turn on the pump and what buttons do you select to use with the spa?

[@dcgunman]

Does it feature daylight savings selection? I could find it on mine. It would be a nice feature to add.

[@001adn]

Hi, thanks a lot for your video! For my pool I use a Pentair intelliflo sta-rite vsd2. I am now willing to connect it to an Aqualink Zodiac Z4. I am struggling with this for two days without getting to work. Do you by chance know if this is even possible? And if so, how to connect the rs485. Thanks

[@heyitsarnieasada]

Just got a house with this pump. Could you do a video explaining this pump with the use of a Aqualink RS4 remote from inside the house?

[@sbisnett1]

When I turn my pump on that has the same key pad model as your great video. But I’m getting an “error 01” message and it won’t allow the pump to turn on (nothing just clicks and shuts off). Do you have any suggestions? I’ve reset and killed the power for a few days to be sure it wasn’t overheating. I spoke with the manufacturer but they were no help and I have read over the manual. I’m located in south scottsdale, sounds like you mentioned you were in Phoenix. Thank you kindly for any advice.

[@ramyrragheb]

Excellent video… I had a power outage and now my pentair pump doesn’t want to communicate with my Aqualink RS 6 . Any advise on how to reconnect them together ?

[@nafear72]

Take a trip to El Salvador and install one of this pumps for us Sr.

[@jenconner4963]

Great video, helped me out when I was in a pickle

[@localresident9756]

great information. Personally I just need a quick one program direction. But appreciate the detail may be good another time. too much info for me plus i am technically inept so just need quick and simple for one program timer

[@jacquejones746]

Your video on how to program the Pentair Intelliflo Pump was very helpful but ours was set by the installer. Is there a way to see what the current setting is?

[@MermaidAleshaAmor]

Ok I have the exact same unit but mine doesn't have the F° temp option. It has everything else you did but that one. What am i doing wrong?

[@funlovingJohn]

I just had the latest Pentair 3hp pump model 11056 professionally installed. I verified the settings with Pentair tech support. I did the math and do not really see the electric savings. The pump runs for 8 hours at 1300 rpm using 146 Watt/hours total 1168 watt/hours, next it runs for 2 hours at 2750 rpm 1265 Watt/hours total 2530 watt/hours, The pump needs to run for 1 minute at 3450 rpm 38 Watt/hours to get the Kreepy Krawley (Pentair pool sweep) to start. Total for the day 3736 Watt/hours. My old Hayward 3hp SUPER 11 pump was running 3450 rpm for 2 hours a day at 8.3 amps on 230V total 3818 watt/hours per day. Power savings of only 82 watt/hours per day with the new Pentair pump. I know for sure that I will not see any savings on my electric bill with all the other power I use. ALSO: for a brand new model pump it's programed with a obsolete daylight savings time. Daylight saving time before 2007.

[@Samlol23_drrich]

funlovingJohn however, your new pump is circulating water for 10 hours each day where your old one was only running 2 hours.

[@TrueWest333HomeSolutions]

Nice video. I used to set my schedule but there’s now two separate schedules. How do you delete an old programmed schedule?

[@notruss1]

Excellent video, thank you! What steady RPM would be average for 12 hours a day in summer? For example should I run 18 hours at 1500 RPM or 12 hours at 2200 RPM? How do you know which is more efficient?

[@PhantomPanic]

Read the wattage and multiply that by the hours for the two different RPMs and figure out which one is lower.

[@lisagleghorn9540]

What speed and/or flow would you recommend for a 13,500 gal pool for quick clean? For 10 hour run to heat?

[@clopez064182]

Thank you buddy,