Convert Single Speed Pool Pump To Variable Speed

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.

Convert single speed pool pump to variable speed.

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. The filter is is a pentair de 180008. Assumes an upgrade from a single speed pump to variable speed. To find out how much you can save in energy costs by switching to a new variable speed pump check out hayward s energy calculator.

If you are interested in purchasing a new pool pump check out our dealer locator to find a pool professional near you. Easy saving by 80 at low speed payback time within 2 y. Like everything we do in retrofit projects there was limited information. In this short video i show you how to remove the electrical on an old pump and wire in the new variable speed pump.

This study by the national renewable energy laboratory confirms that variable speed pumps are significantly more energy efficient than single speed pumps. Instead of the use of an induction motor like single or dual speed pumps the variable speed pumps utilize permanent magnet motors similar to those found in hybrid cars which can save the average pool owner up to 90 in energy costs. Save money with this inverter variable speed mod to your pool pump. For estimated cost of operation per season run time per day and turnovers based on zip and pool size visit hayward s energy calculator.

Isaver is the first touch screen frequency inverter designed specially for single speed pool pumps. 34 000 gallons has a waterfall 2 returns 2 drain pipes on the bottom 8ft. Deep and 2 skimmers. My current pool pump is a 1 hp 1 65 sfhp pentair whisper flo part o 177450 03.

Which means variable speed can typically pay for itself in 2 3 pool seasons. The pool is approx. I have 2 piping. He had concerns about the operation on the pump curve at the reduced speed.

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