Last year I got this pump. On lowest setting it uses 65 watts it is 240 volt .
I run it on low power.
I now run it 12 hours a day but it has saved so much power.
Speck Pumps - Badu EcoM3V - Variable Speed
http://usa.speck-pumps.com/pdf/Techn...coM3V_tech.pdf
How many watts does Ao Smith Century B2890 use on low?
That is a good price on that motor.