Pentair 011028 IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump, Almond

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Pentair 011028 IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump, Almond

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Noise Level

Customers generally praise the quiet operation of the Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump, Almond, with some noting significant savings in energy costs compared to single speed pumps. However, a few customers have reported that their pump became louder over time.

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Warranty Coverage

Customers have reported numerous issues with the warranty coverage of the Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump, with some experiencing out-of-pocket expenses for repairs and replacements that were not covered under the manufacturer's warranty. Despite these challenges, some customers have had positive experiences with the pump itself, but the lack of comprehensive warranty support has left many dissatisfied.

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Volume Capacity

Customers have generally positive feedback regarding the volume capacity and efficiency of the Pentair IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump, Almond. Some customers mentioned that it significantly improved their pool water clarity and dispersed dirt better than their previous pumps. Others noted its quiet operation and easy programming module. However, a few customers were disappointed that the pump did not display horsepower. Overall, customers are pleased with the energy savings and efficient performance of the product.

Installation Difficulty

Customers have had mixed experiences with the installation difficulty of the Pentair 011028 IntelliFlo VS Pool Pump. While some found it easy to install, others encountered challenges and required professional help. Some customers were pleased with the quiet operation and ease of programming, but a few faced issues that resulted in unsatisfactory experiences and returns.

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Quality

Pressure went down, flow improved, dirt is much better dispersed and the water has been crystal clear.

So quite and after a 24 hour cycle,water appears crystal clear.

We have a waterfall coming off our spa that is louder than the pump, even though they are only 30’ from each other.

This pump is outstanding on 1 you think the pump is not running you can't even hear it.

Price

Replaced myself and saved the $300 pool company install cost.

Do it yourself and save $$$$$$ awesome pump.

So yeah, i did drop some big $$ this summer on upgrades, but the roi is going to be a very short 6 months.

The energy calculators show the old pump using approximately costing about $67 a month and the pentair at the current settings, only $2.

Shipping

I received my pentair intelliflo 3 hp pump yesterday afternoon but needed to purchase pipe seal for couplers so held off on ins... Read More

Was told 6 days for delivery and it arrived the next day.

Forgot to mention,pump was delivered earlier than expected so that was great.

Competitiveness

The pump says it is only using 50w compared to almost 2600w with the old pump at 7.

He didn't even buy the unit, he was mad because he couldn't figure out how to find the hp of the unit.

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This product had a total of 192 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 31 2024.