How does the IntelliFlo work to save energy?
By dialing in the minimum speed required for a task, the pump works less and uses less energy. Pump speeds are easily adjusted with the push of an up or down arrow button. As functions/tasks change, IntelliFlo self-adjusts to maintain optimal flow rates for further energy savings.
What do you need to know about IntelliFlo VSF pump?
With the IntelliFlo VSF pump, you’ll experience a quiet, tranquil backyard experience. Its whisper-quiet operation means that it won’t interfere with your pool enjoyment. In fact, when the pump is operating at low speeds, you might not know it’s running.
What makes a whisperflo high performance pool pump so good?
The latest evolution of the WhisperFlo High Performance pump is designed to save the most electricity possible and optimize hydraulic horsepower without sacrificing performance. Available high-quality proprietary Totally Enclosed Fan-Cooled (TEFC) motor for a long, worry-free life.
What makes the Pentair IntelliFlo pool pump so good?
The Pentair intelliflo high-performance pool pump is ultra-quiet and comes with 4 variable speeds to save up to 90-percent of the energy costs Built-in diagnostics protect the intelliflo pump from the most common causes of premature failure; overheating, freezing and voltage irregularities
What’s the difference between an IntelliFlo and a whisperflo?
I replaced a Whisperflo with an Intelliflo. There is a difference. I have the Intelliflo running at two speeds. The first, the higher speed, is enough to run my vacuum cleaner and push water through solar panels on my roof. It is noticeably quieter.
How does the IntelliFlo variable speed pool pump work?
The IntelliFlo VSF pump is the first of its kind to respond to changes in your pool’s environment in order to maintain a pre-programmed flow rate. There’s no more guesswork—just set it and forget it. The IntelliFlo VSF variable speed pool pump always delivers the precise flow for peak performance.
Do you need a timer for the IntelliFlo?
I don’t mean to interrupt good dialogue here, but the Intelliflo and Whisperflo need to be time controlled electronically with a dedicated timer system. If you still have the old “dial” timer, it will not work for the new 2-speed and variable speed pump motors. A dial timer will definitely not work for variable speed pumps either.
Can a IntelliFlo pump work with a waterway econoflo VSA?
By the time you add up all the parts needed to put it all together, you could have bought a Waterway Econoflo VSA, which is essentially an all-in-one. You have options with the Intelliflo. The Intermatic PE653RC works with the Pentair Intelliflo and Intellipro pumps. There is a connector port for Pentairs yellow and green network cable.