So many old timers kept telling me not to bother with a variable speed pump. Then I watched your videos on testing variable pumps and I decided to buy one. It's been amazing, it's quiet and efficient. I also love the programable schedule features. I found your information useful. Thank you.
hello slightly off topic, but wondering what your recommendation would be filter wise. Lots of trees around pool, oak and crepe myrtle. In Texas so constant temperature changes and rainstorms. Pool is consistently algae all over the sides. Pool is also well fed with highish lvl of alkaline in the water. Also very "hard" water. Current filter system is a sand filter. Even when freshly new sand still same issues. Wondering if DE filter would work best for this situation. Just watched ur 4yr vid on the different filters. Not sure if this situation needs a filter that gets the smaller particles.
that is correct. If you have only low and high speed this is a dual speed pump. If you have control like a dimmer toggle on a light then this is a variable speed pump. Usually a digital interface with RPM, time etc.
Well, literally the first thing I said in the video is (two examples) of how you traditionally solve noise and vibration problems with pool pump. Then I offered a new solution to buy a VS pump.
The first 2 ides he literally says, they don't apply anymore. I agree that a variable speed pump is the way to go. My point is that the title is very misleading. And yes, I do own a pool. 20x40 salt with polymer walls surrounded by 22 yards of concrete. Did it all myself and was talked out of the v.s. pump. I regret that decision.
Putting a rubber mat under a variable speed pump still helps to reduce vibration noise. That did not stop working. Same with isolating the pipes with flexible sections to limit pipe vibrations. I am sorry you were talked out of getting a VS pump. That sucks to hear and is surprisingly very common still. I do my best to educate people as to just how much they save with these videos. @@mstrpth287
So many old timers kept telling me not to bother with a variable speed pump. Then I watched your videos on testing variable pumps and I decided to buy one. It's been amazing, it's quiet and efficient. I also love the programable schedule features. I found your information useful. Thank you.
Great video as always! Got our pool two years ago and appreciate the time you put in to helping us pool owners.
hello slightly off topic, but wondering what your recommendation would be filter wise. Lots of trees around pool, oak and crepe myrtle. In Texas so constant temperature changes and rainstorms. Pool is consistently algae all over the sides. Pool is also well fed with highish lvl of alkaline in the water. Also very "hard" water. Current filter system is a sand filter. Even when freshly new sand still same issues. Wondering if DE filter would work best for this situation. Just watched ur 4yr vid on the different filters. Not sure if this situation needs a filter that gets the smaller particles.
If I can change my RPM does that mean I have a variable speed pump?
that is correct. If you have only low and high speed this is a dual speed pump. If you have control like a dimmer toggle on a light then this is a variable speed pump. Usually a digital interface with RPM, time etc.
@@Swimmingpoolsteve still pretty loud though
Of course my first pool so not sure what to compare it too
The Intex 2500 gallons per hour cartridge filter pump is very quiet
My pump is only 500w - I'm guessing that its not worth changing it - I run it for 16 hrs a day (It does a splendid job)
So your solution to make my perfectly running pump quieter is to buy another pump? Maybe you should re-title your video...
Well, literally the first thing I said in the video is (two examples) of how you traditionally solve noise and vibration problems with pool pump. Then I offered a new solution to buy a VS pump.
He literally told us how to do it
The first 2 ides he literally says, they don't apply anymore. I agree that a variable speed pump is the way to go. My point is that the title is very misleading. And yes, I do own a pool. 20x40 salt with polymer walls surrounded by 22 yards of concrete. Did it all myself and was talked out of the v.s. pump. I regret that decision.
Putting a rubber mat under a variable speed pump still helps to reduce vibration noise. That did not stop working. Same with isolating the pipes with flexible sections to limit pipe vibrations. I am sorry you were talked out of getting a VS pump. That sucks to hear and is surprisingly very common still. I do my best to educate people as to just how much they save with these videos.
@@mstrpth287