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After getting the EcoTech EZ, it seems to be of nice quality... nothing looks cheap. I considered the Pentair SuperFlo VS that is selling for ~$575 but Pentair changed their warranty and only offer 60 days on self-installs. I also found plenty of complaints about the Pentair, so, from my view...

That wet end looks the same as my Challenger. Part #6 is embedded within the housing and there are two versions of that part: (1) a round o-ring type seal, or (2) a round seal that has square edges. You need the right version. Your pump will definitely leak if its not there and it probably does...

Just an FYI: I just installed the EcoTech EZ 1.5 HP VS for ~$350 and I LOVE it! Program it for 2 speeds M-F for whatever duration and power you want, also 2 different settings for Saturday/Sunday, and set a custom time/power where you can just manually push the button to run that setting...

Okay,I said I would provide an update and today I successfully installed the EcoTech EZ 1.5 HP VS pump and... WOW... am I happy! The Challenger pump makes zero noise and the EcoTech motor its extremely quiet. Even at 100%, it makes very little noise. My Heat pump, which is quiet, makes more...

That's what I bought, the EcoTech 1.5 HP VS motor: it was $375. I also bought a new impeller, and tune-up kit for the Challenger wet end. I am positive that the pump can be run at substantially fewer RPMs than the original 1-1/2 HP pump to get the flow I need. I use my pool year round, and $$$...

First, I meant to say it was less than $500, not $600 and I like the EchoTech VS more as its a permanent magnet motor with better control options. The Challenger is very quiet... I like that too. I also don't have to cut into the plumbing as the rebuild can be done without removing it from the...

Okay, after much searching and investigating... yada... yada... I decided to rebuild my existing wet end: Challenger 2HP (horse power)/ HP (high pressure) version. The pump itself has great output and I didn't realize just how good until I compared flow charts It doesn't leak, does look very...

FYI: Here is a nice video on the motor from setup, programming, to its noise. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WwD3LR0428

You are right, but I am very tight on money this month and I need to get a new pump in now. Knowing that, this is why: (1) I don't like the wet end as much on the lower-priced VS models, (2) I need to run it it at close to hi-speed for 4-6 hours/day anyway (for months) to keep my pool at the 88...

Well, after some more time, I am now considering buying either (1) a 1HP single speed Hayward super pump II for $367 (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GP5W78?tag=faziostore-20), or (2) a 1 HP WhisperFlow pump for $400...

Thank you for your feedback. (1) My old "pump" or wet end is very old (installed in 1994), and needing too much care. So, its time for a new wet end too. (2) I am not sure of my "total head in feet" and that makes selecting a pump more difficult. I don't think its much as my pump sits about...

Well, I'm not finding any dual speed pumps that offer great flow (I.e a Hayward Super II) that are in my budget. I really want to keep the price below $400 as there are just too many cash-eating items that love my money right now. Do you have any examples of what you would suggest? During summer...

I do have reasonably low rates in Texas, but two speed pumps also add the cost of a controller for them to work correctly with my heat pump. I suspect my previous pump was significantly over-sized and I might be better off with a single speed 3/4HP versus 1.5HP motor. Some of the newer models...

My pool pump just died and now I need to figure out the right replacement hoping to improve energy efficiency. It was an old 1.5HP A.O Smith single speed motor with a Challenger 2HP self-priming wet end. The pump feeds (1) the pool filter, a Purex Triton FNS Plus 48 DE filter, (2) the pool...

Man, several times a write a response and hit post and the it never posts. - - - Updated - - - I did not mean evaporation removes CYA. I meant I have lots of kids and adults playing and they splash lots of water out of the pool. In addition, evaporation does remove a significant amount...