Pentair 011013 IntelliFlo VS 3050 High-Performance Pool Pump
Pentair 011013 IntelliFlo VS 3050 High-Performance Pool Pump
- The Pentair IntelliFlo high-performance pool pump is ultra-quiet and comes with 4 variable speeds to save up to 40-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, and priming protection
- Compatible with IntelliTouch, EasyTouch ,and SunTouch pool control systems; easy to program and operate
- Features a built-in safety vacuum release system to automatically detect drain blockage and shut the pump off
- Ability to program exact pump speeds for specific operation such as filtering, heating, cleaning, spa jets, water features, and more
The Pentair IntelliFlo VS 3050 high-performance pool pump is ultra-quiet. Just 7 to 10 decibels, or half a human whisper. Its onboard computer and intelligent software automatically calculates and programs the minimum flow requirements for every pool to optimize performance and minimize energy use. It allows programming for 4 different speeds for different pool, spa or water feature applications. 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. Built-in diagnostics protect the IntelliFlo pump from the most common causes of premature failure – overheating, freezing and voltage irregularities. IntelliFlo Variable Speed pumps combine variable drive technology, onboard digital intelligence, and permanent magnet motors (used in hybrid cars) to reduce pump-relat
List Price: $ 1,299.00
Price: $ 837.50
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Everything I’d hoped for,
When we bought our house, we knew ahead of time that the existing (2.5HP) pump was on its last legs. Sure enough, when we did the final inspection on the day of closing, the old pump had blown the circuit breaker, and our new neighbor told us it had been making a horrific noise for the past couple of days.
I ordered the VS3050 from Amazon because it was eligible for Amazon Prime (!!) and so I was able to get it delivered quickly. We had also considered the SVRS model, but after checking the pool drain configuration (minimum of 2 drains in both pool and spa, at least 4 feet apart) we felt we could save some money with the VS-3050.
We did the installation ourselves with little trouble. The manual and a sticker indicate that when attaching the inlet and outlets, you should go only one turn past hand tight, in our experience it needed a little more to prevent leaking, but that may have been due to our PVC. We were able to re-use the wiring from the pump we removed, so there was no electric work to speak of. We don’t have an automation system right now so we just placed the included control cable in storage.
This pump is incredibly quiet. The only sound you hear is the fan (which cools the motor). At its highest speed, you’ll also hear water moving through the pipes – but the motor is unbelievably quiet. Our pump is about 6 feet off of our lanai, and we don’t hear it at all – only when the water begins flowing over the waterfall on the spa do we realize the pump is on. It is far more energy efficient than the pump it replaced, checking the amperage at the box it seems to use about 45% of the power the old one used at roughly the same GPM. The control panel is very easy to use, and the unit seems very well built – I anticipate it being many years before we have to replace anything on this.
I’d done a lot of research before picking the Pentair IntelliFlo series. Some of my friends thought I was nuts for spending this kind of cash on a pool pump (a new, standard 2.5HP can be had for a bit more than half the price of the VS3050) but seeing it in action, I’m very comfortable with my purchase. Highly recommended!
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|Cut your energy bill,
After realizing how much electricity my swimming pool pump was using,I started seeing about replacing it with a more efficient one. I decided on the Pentair Intelliflo 011013 and had it installed almost 2 months ago. I have been very pleased with it and according to my calculations,my electricity usage has decreased about 20 kWh/day,which in our area is about $2.20,or about $65.00/month in the swimming season.It is very quiet. I run my pump about 16 hours/day during the season and 8-10 hours/day in the off-season. Of course it will take a while to pay for itself,but so far I’m happy.
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|Energy Efficient, Faster Payback than Photo Voltaic,
Our utility PG&E, charges high summer rates – 43 to 48 c/ kwh at the top end. Along with rebates, there is increasing incentive to reduce energy costs. At 6hrs / day my old 2HP pump was using about 10 kwh/day or $4-5 /day. Even if I cut that in half, I would save $2-3 per day (5 kwh/day). With solar PV, I would need around 1kw system to get the same saving at installed cost of $7,000-8,000/kw. Installed cost of variable speed pump appeared to be around $1,500. 5x faster paybak than solar PV ! Well, that was the theory.
I soon realized that integrating the VS-3050 pool pump with my existing pool automation system (ComPool 3000, solar heater, spa, pool cleaner) could be a challenge. If I had to replace the automation system, it would cost two to three times more. Luckily, there was an option to get IntelliComm-II interface (around $200) to integrate VS-3050 with my existing ComPool 3000. But the local installers were not confident about the installation and its costs, schedule and Warranty.
Pentair itself was very helpful : (I) Warranty was not an issue if I purchased a new VS-3050 from Amazon. (II) IntelliComm-II interface would allow integration with ComPool-3000. (III) the combination qualified as title 20 system for PG&E rebates.
The pump arrived promptly from Amazon. Automation interface arrived soon after. Pump and interface physical installation went smoothly. There was a problem with wiring harness (RJ-12) on the shipped interface adapter – so I needed help from Pentair tech support. Again, they walked me through the miswired harness and we were up and running in an hour. They were also very helpful with questions about the Pentair documentation – which was very good.
Automation was configured so that filter alone runs at 200 watts – 4 psi, with solar heater at 500 watts – 12 psi and pump startup at 15 psi (for 5 minutes). When on solar, minumum pressure head is required to overcome static pressure for water to reach rooftop solar. Lower speeds reduce energy lost in viscous friction. Using the square root relation between the pressure drop and flow, I adjusted the run time (increase by square root of the pressure ratio) relative to my old pump. The measured energy savings are about 66 % – better than I expected. Installed costs were less than $1,400.
There was a problem with PG&E rebate filing ($200). PG&E / CPUC want physical shipping address and phone number with the Amazon invoice.
Amazon does not make it easy to get those on-line (or customer support). What else to expect when the on-line world meets the utility smokestack world !
After talking to PG&E help, I used the shipping address on the label on the box and the customer support phone number.
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