Not trying to hijack the thread but...

I'm curious as to PoolDoc's advice on the Hayward VS pump above. Do you recommend the Hayward or do you still think the Pentair Intelliflo VS is a better pump?

I'm also in the Florida area and am worried about the lightning strikes (even with the PS3000). Would the Whisperflo 2-stage be the best bet? I would prefer VS due to the monthly energy savings.