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Old 08-15-2018, 06:43 PM
 
Location: Valley of the Sun
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My 2003 Heyward, 1.5 HP pump needs replaced.

I know variable speed is the way to go. What else should I be concerned about? Estimate on cost to pay for pump + install by pool contractor?
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Old 08-15-2018, 09:26 PM
 
Location: Hard aground in the Sonoran Desert
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I had my 2008 Hayward 1.5 HP pump replaced with a variable speed Hayward last year. Presidential Pools installed it and it cost me $1200 installed. My electricity went down a lot after installing the variable speed pump.
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Old 08-15-2018, 11:23 PM
 
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I had my 2008 Hayward 1.5 HP pump replaced with a variable speed Hayward last year. Presidential Pools installed it and it cost me $1200 installed. My electricity went down a lot after installing the variable speed pump.

Do you remember how that broke down (pump + install)?
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Old 08-16-2018, 06:42 AM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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Do you remember how that broke down (pump + install)?
You can buy a pump online for around $700. So maybe they charge 500 bucks to put one in. That's ridiculous considering all it takes is a hacksaw, a couple fittings and some glue. But that is how it goes with pool services and supplies.
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Old 08-16-2018, 06:57 AM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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I had my 2008 Hayward 1.5 HP pump replaced with a variable speed Hayward last year. Presidential Pools installed it and it cost me $1200 installed. My electricity went down a lot after installing the variable speed pump.
I'm going to redo my pool gear this winter and am going to use a regular pump. A VS pump would take years to break even on a time of day with demand plan running the pump only in the off peak periods. A pool guy won't put in a regular one now as they are required by law in AZ to replace with VS pumps. That has always fascinated me as AZ is not a state known for its pro-environment, conservation ethic. Why pools? $$$
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Old 08-16-2018, 08:55 AM
 
Location: Chandler, AZ
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Paid $1400 for new pump and cement pad replacement last year. Our electrical bill did go down but not significantly.
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Old 08-16-2018, 09:15 AM
 
Location: Valley of the Sun
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I had my 2008 Hayward 1.5 HP pump replaced with a variable speed Hayward last year. Presidential Pools installed it and it cost me $1200 installed. My electricity went down a lot after installing the variable speed pump.
This is a 2003 pump and likely very inefficient. I was told the ROI in electricity savings would be about 3-4 years. That seems quick and maybe not likely but regardless, the pump is on it's last legs.

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I'm going to redo my pool gear this winter and am going to use a regular pump. A VS pump would take years to break even on a time of day with demand plan running the pump only in the off peak periods. A pool guy won't put in a regular one now as they are required by law in AZ to replace with VS pumps. That has always fascinated me as AZ is not a state known for its pro-environment, conservation ethic. Why pools? $$$
Does seem interesting. Hard to tell just how much electricity an old pump really uses too. I would guess mine has become very inefficient as it's very old.

Any recommendations on brands of pool pumps?

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Paid $1400 for new pump and cement pad replacement last year. Our electrical bill did go down but not significantly.
What kind of pump did you put in for that price?
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Old 08-16-2018, 09:16 AM
 
Location: Valley of the Sun
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Any tax credits or APS reimbursements on pool pump brands?

I remember something mentioned on APS back in 2017 about pump types that would get you a $300 tax credit but can't find it now.
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Old 08-16-2018, 09:34 AM
 
Location: Sonoran Desert
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This is a 2003 pump and likely very inefficient. I was told the ROI in electricity savings would be about 3-4 years. That seems quick and maybe not likely but regardless, the pump is on it's last legs.



Does seem interesting. Hard to tell just how much electricity an old pump really uses too. I would guess mine has become very inefficient as it's very old.

Any recommendations on brands of pool pumps?



What kind of pump did you put in for that price?
The pool guy who did my acid wash this winter says Pentair is the best and Hayward is junk. I don't know why he has that opinion other than maybe his personal experience with problems.
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Old 08-16-2018, 09:47 AM
 
Location: Chandler, AZ
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What kind of pump did you put in for that price?
Hayward Tristar VS 950

Our original single speed gave out (finally) and part of the installation cost was the concrete pad under the pump. It had deteriorated pretty much to the point where you could see the re bar in the cement. I have been pretty happy with this one, 4 speed variable and moves the water much more efficiently than our old single speed.
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