I'll have my local pool retailer installing the VS-3050 intellispeed (not flow) pump on this coming Monday along with the Suntouch control system.

I'm looking for suggestions on initial settings as the retailer knows next to zilch about the system.

Two story house (~22ft)

four cartridge filter system (Pentair)

Solar (8) 12x4 panels

No spa

Polaris pool sweep with .5hp booster pump

heater

I'm assuming a couple scenarios:

(1) running filter system on ultra low flow @ 1/2hp or something. I believe the pump comes default with this setting. What setting?

Q: Can you setup a routine which is higher for 30 minutes (to enhance surface skimming) and then drop down to ultra low flow?

(2) running filter system on ultra with Polaris/booster running. What setting?

Q: Do I need to make an adjustment to #1 for the couple of hours the Polaris/booster will run?

(3) Solar panel circulation - Sun is sufficiently high and diverter valve has opened up to start pumping up to the 2nd story.

Q: existing fixed 2hp is excessive and actually pumps too quickly to gather all of the heat out of the panels, what speed should I start with here and then adjust over time?

Q2:I'd like to turn off the pool system at 4pm, will Suntouch be smart enough to turn the solar diverter off and then turn off the rest of the system?

(3) Need to run heater to bump up the pool temp.

Q: Do I need to adjust the speed/water flow higher than the lowest default in order to address heater requirements? I assume so and haven't found my heater manual yet.

Thanks in advance for suggestions folks! looking forward to a more efficient pump and lower electric bills!

-cjd

Clayton