Need new pump

[WaterwayHaven]

My pump died during Helene and I’m in the market for a new one. I currently have a Hayward VS900 which was installed in 2021. I am wondering if there’s something better in the market that I should consider. If it matters, I have a Pentair Clean and Clear filter.

 

[PoolStored]

What electrical service 230 or 115 do you have to the pump?

 

[1poolman1]

My pump died during Helene and I’m in the market for a new one. I currently have a Hayward VS900 which was installed in 2021. I am wondering if there’s something better in the market that I should consider. If it matters, I have a Pentair Clean and Clear filter.

The filter doesn't matter, its just a dirt collector. For less than the cost of a new VS900 you could try the Waterway PD-270. Its a larger horsepower pump that could be run slower than the VS900 to move the same amount of water for less energy cost.
If you have Hayward automation, stick with the Hayward pumps.

 

[1poolman1]

What electrical service 230 or 115 do you have to the pump?

VS900 are only 230/240V pumps.

 

[PoolStored]

VS900 are only 230/240V pumps.

Huh…Specs section shows 230/115…

TriStar VS 900, Variable-Speed Pump

TriStar® VS variable speed pool pumps are the most energy efficient on the market, according to EPA ENERGY STAR 3rd party testing data. Saving pool owners up to 90% on energy costs, they are specifically designed to replace most single speed pool pumps.

hayward.com

 

[1poolman1]

Huh…Specs section shows 230/115…

TriStar VS 900, Variable-Speed Pump

TriStar® VS variable speed pool pumps are the most energy efficient on the market, according to EPA ENERGY STAR 3rd party testing data. Saving pool owners up to 90% on energy costs, they are specifically designed to replace most single speed pool pumps.

hayward.com

Thanks, that's news to me. Never even considered it. We virtually never see a 115V installation in this area.

 

[PoolStored]

Back to the OP…What electrical service 230 or 115 do you have to the pump?

 

[WaterwayHaven]

Back to the OP…What electrical service 230 or 115 do you have to the pump?

I don’t know off hand. Will have to check the breaker box next time I go to the house. I have been displaced because of Helene so I’m living elsewhere.

 

[WaterwayHaven]

The filter doesn't matter, its just a dirt collector. For less than the cost of a new VS900 you could try the Waterway PD-270. Its a larger horsepower pump that could be run slower than the VS900 to move the same amount of water for less energy cost.
If you have Hayward automation, stick with the Hayward pumps.

Thank you…I don’t have automation. Is it worth having?

 

[1poolman1]

Thank you…I don’t have automation. Is it worth having?

For a single body of water, unless you like "playing" with the system, probably not.

 

[Bill1974]

If you have a Leslie's pool supply in your area you might be able to get the same pump rebranded as a Jacuzzi for a bit cheaper than the Hayward.