just a point of reference for anyone reading this post that is considering a pump upgrade to their existing floor system pool. As repair guy indicated, the Intelliflo VS or any other variable speed pump out there that has multiple speeds will work just fine to satisfy the periodic higher flows for the floor system (about 2 hours on average) and then the rest of the filter on time can be spent on low speed savings lots of money over a 1 speed pump. I think repair guy meant the Intelliflo VF is not a good choice for a floor system. I agree, and still struggle with the value of VF on any application. VF will increase speed and therefore system pressure to maintain a set gpm rate. This defeats the purpose of having a variable speed pump because this increases power consumption without the homeowner knowing it. All while a simple filter clean or fixing some other system problem goes undetected because the system continues to operate just fine even though there is a problem. There a probably applications out there where VF is ideal and I certainly would like to hear about them! Another lower cost option for those wishing to upgrade their floor system pump is a 2 speed. This will satisfy the high flow needs of the floor system and the rest of the pump on time is in low speed savings lots of money over a 1 speed. Personally, I have the exact combo that repair guy stated above, a Jandy 2HP 2 speed with a Jandy 460 cartridge. My filter pressure at high speed is 20 psi and the multiport valve pressure is 18 psi. This is accomplished with 2.5" piping and sweep 90's instead of hard 90's in the plumbing circuit. At low speed, the filter pressure is around 4 psi and the multiport valve still operates providing circulation and chlorination via SWG to the pool floor. This setup is working just fine and saves lots of money over a 1 speed pump setup. Also, keep in mind, with the higher flows required for floor systems, the variable speed pump will not be as efficient as a 2 speed pump running at high speed for the floor cleaning cycle. This is due to the inverter on the variable speed pump and the impeller not tuned for the higher flows, resulting in lower efficiency at the higher speeds for the variable speed pumps. Also, for those looking to upgrade to a more energy efficient system, Jandy has a new versa-plumb system available now that connects all the equipment above the ground with an engineered system that provides optimimum hydraulics. This takes all the guess work out of designing the plumbing for optimum efficiency. I wish this system was available when I built our pool.....it would have saved me a lot of homework and convincing the pool company why I needed the larger pipes and sweep 90's !!! I do not work for Jandy, even though it may sound like it. I just have a passion for saving energy due to the industry I work in. When products come along with claims of saving energy, I do a lot of homework on these products to find out the technology behind their claims. In the case of the versa-plumb system....their claims are backed by solid hydraulic principles which will save money year over year with good plumbing design allowing the pump to work easier. I am not endorsing this product, but only point this out to those who want to either plumb their own system or offer a suggestion to their pool builder or plumber on the proper way to plumb a pool pump system for efficient operation. Hope this helps!

Hi Dogbone10-- A few questions for you . . . First, is the 5 year warranty you are getting from your PB a special offer? I thought the ProEdge dealers warranty was only 3 years? I think you did the right thing going with the longer warranty on an existing pump. If you have read some of my other threads you will know this is why I will ultimately select one PB vs another. I just can't see spending so much for high-end equipment and fancy electronics only to have them fail in the first year . . . and if you know any one that has a pool it can happen. Since my pool will be for next season I am thinking I might have a chance. I don't think they will release it until January myself so as not to throw dealers into having to get up-to-speed, so to speak, until the off-season. Second, I am guessing you are referring to the fact that the pump might not be as quiet as some of the Pentair pumps. How far away did you place your equipment from the pool wall? How far is your run to the spa? I am thinking about going to the 26-50 foot range, but hope this won't hurt the spa operation. What size plumbing did your PB use on the Suction Side and also the Discharge Side? Third, I am thinking of requesting the same pump the 2 & 1/2 HP, is your part # SHPM 2.5 - 2? Here is a link that might be helpful: http://www.jandy-downloads.com/pdfs/pumprefguide.pdf Fourth, Can you please, please, help with information regarding your in-floor system as I am agonizing over this expense. What model Paramount system did you have installed. My one PB offers the current PCC200, but I do not know anyone who has this particular manufacturer's system, although I have seen much older pools (10+ that had working Paramount systems). It would be tremendously helpful to me to know if this was an upgrade to their circulation system that the PB might offer as standard or was it a total system add on? If I could get this system at a reasonable cost it would help me to finalize a decision to go forward with the pool at this time. If you would prefer to send more specifics directly, I set up a g-mail account so that I could corresponded with people on this site: NJFolks4@gmail.com. Fifth, would you mind sharing your other Jandy equipment choices of filter, heater, lights and automation and the size of your pool. Hope you don't mind me asking, but I am trying to coordinate what would be the best in some cases while not duplicating electronics, oh and energy efficiency to keep those bills down too. I have heard about horribly high gas bills for heating here in NJ. Wow, a lot of questions, so I hope this is not too much. THANKS for any help you are willing to provide.

You have the same problem that so many pool owners fall into. That 2HP pump is waaaaay too big for your pool. You could easily get away with an efficient 1/2 horsepower model based on your pool volume, if not a 2 speed pump in the 3/4hp to 1 hp range. If nobody has mentioned variable speed pumps to you yet then you need to research that before you go any further as they will pay for themselves over time in electrical savings. To properly size your pump you need a pump that can turn over your pool water volume up to 3x per 24 hours. This means that you need a pump that can move 45,000 gallons per day. That Jandy Stealth could, at least in theory, move 225,000 gallons per day. See how this is way too much for what you need? If you want to educate yourself further on this subject before you buy a pump then read this pump review that compares all Jandy, Pentair and Hayward pumps side by side based on flow volumes & the size of pool the pump is suitable for. Flow Volume Reviews For Swimming Pool Pumps

Could someone please clarify this: Do I need (2 ) one speed or (1) 2-speed pump (s) for a pool/spa combination? One of the PBs I got a quote from said they would supply a Jandy Stealth 1 & 1/2 HP if I just got a pool, but would upgrade it to a 2 HP if I went with the pool/spa combo. When I looked at the information again the next day it also showed a 1 & 1/2 hp Air Blower. The Air Blower is a separate unit? A booster pump? Is this from Jandy also? Do you have to specify that the Stealth you want (or are getting) is the 2 Speed (Model #?) because I don't see that on the proposal anywhere and I believe there are different versions of this Jandy pump. THANKS for the help.