Yes. You can, but what’s more important to answer is do your really NEED to change your pump to one with a higher horsepower rating? If you have complete information on you pool and you’ve determined that your current pool pump is not enough for your needs, by all means, go ahead and change your pool pump.
Correspondingly, how much does a 1 hp motor cost?
Pool pumps use up to 2,500 kWh per year to circulate and filter the water. The average monthly costs for a 1 HP pump running 8 hours per day in Florida is approximately $30*.
Also to know is, what is the difference between 1 HP and 1.5 HP pool pump?
As I mentioned before, the 1.5 HP PowerFlo LX has only 1 GPM more flow rate than the 1 HP PowerFlo LX so very little difference between the two pumps. However, for an 18″ filter, you don’t want to exceed more than about 35 GPM.
How long should a Pentair pool pump last?
How many watts does a 1 HP pool pump use?
Calculating Pool Pump Energy Use: Each horsepower uses 746 watts.
How much does it cost to run a 1 HP pool pump?
Our 1 hp (standard) example UST1102 motor above will cost between $1-$5 per day, depending on what your power company charges per kWh, and on how many hours per day the pump is running, which changes within the season. This will result in a monthly cost of $30-$150.
Can I replace my pool pump myself?
A professional electrician will be needed to disconnect the wiring before a pump can be removed. Once a new pump is installed, an electrician will again be necessary to reconnect the wires to the new pump. A do-it-yourself homeowner with basic mechanical aptitude can replace the pool pump in a relatively short time.
Where are Pentair pool pumps manufactured?
Our manufacturing plant, located in St. Paul, Minneapolis, USA, produces products for fluid processing, respiratory, membrane, blood line and systems.
Is 1 HP pool pump enough?
Pool owners often mistakenly believe if they choose a 2 HP pump over a 1 HP pump, they are getting double the performance. This is simply not true. In this scenario, you will get only about 15% more flow from the 2 HP model. But the amp draw of the larger pump will be significantly higher, raising your electric bill.
How long does a 1 HP pool pump last?
How much electricity does a 1HP motor use?
There is a 1 HP motor here. 17904 Watt-hour is equal to 17904/1000 units and 1 HP for 24 hours is 746 24. When the 1 HP motor is running continuously for 24 hours, 17.904 units of Power will be consumed.