Need to replace pump - looking at variable speed this time?

[BamaUSAF]

Looking for recommendations on variable speed pump:
33K gallon true L pool (if I calculated correctly) -- it is 36 and 32 L - 16 W in both directions - 4 ft and 8 ft
1.5 inch plumbing (what I see above ground anyway)
While price matters, not the main factor - willing to consider all
built in timer/control function

I've replaced pump motor (including strainer sometimes) several times over the last 20+ years on this pool - have always gone with a 1.5 Hayword Super pump or AO smith/Century motor - sometimes lasts for years, sometimes last just a couple - have usually got a good deal (under 300) - but looking to step it up this time around - had been looking at the Black and Decker 1.5 HP Variable - but latest reviews are poor regarding the timer freezing up or quitting -- would like some recommendations on a good one to go with - this pool started out as a salt water, but over the years I've replaced cells, boards, complete panels, etc. - so got tired of it and just went with a manual chlorinator - and go BBB method now. System has manual timers left over from salt system that I still use - but they are shaky at best with age - so would like one with a built in timer.

 

[1poolman1]

Looking for recommendations on variable speed pump:
33K gallon true L pool (if I calculated correctly) -- it is 36 and 32 L - 16 W in both directions - 4 ft and 8 ft
1.5 inch plumbing (what I see above ground anyway)
While price matters, not the main factor - willing to consider all
built in timer/control function

I've replaced pump motor (including strainer sometimes) several times over the last 20+ years on this pool - have always gone with a 1.5 Hayword Super pump or AO smith/Century motor - sometimes lasts for years, sometimes last just a couple - have usually got a good deal (under 300) - but looking to step it up this time around - had been looking at the Black and Decker 1.5 HP Variable - but latest reviews are poor regarding the timer freezing up or quitting -- would like some recommendations on a good one to go with - this pool started out as a salt water, but over the years I've replaced cells, boards, complete panels, etc. - so got tired of it and just went with a manual chlorinator - and go BBB method now. System has manual timers left over from salt system that I still use - but they are shaky at best with age - so would like one with a built in timer.

Look into a Waterway Power Defender PD-270. It is a large-horsepower VSP that costs significantly less than the other "big" brands that has all the things you could ask for. The plumbing size doesn't really matter with a VSP as you adjust the RPM, and the waterflow with it, to match your needs.
Waterway is a very under-rated pump. I have installed about 100 over the years with almost zero issues. The issues that I did have to address were because the pump had been run dry and damaged the shaft seal. The Power Defender line uses the Nidec Neptune motor, so if there is problem way down the road it is an easy replacement. Very good motor on its own.

 

[BamaUSAF]

Look into a Waterway Power Defender PD-270. It is a large-horsepower VSP that costs significantly less than the other "big" brands that has all the things you could ask for. The plumbing size doesn't really matter with a VSP as you adjust the RPM, and the waterflow with it, to match your needs.
Waterway is a very under-rated pump. I have installed about 100 over the years with almost zero issues. The issues that I did have to address were because the pump had been run dry and damaged the shaft seal. The Power Defender line uses the Nidec Neptune motor, so if there is problem way down the road it is an easy replacement. Very good motor on its own.

Thanks