Help! Pump leaking like crazy, trying to find a replacement!

[Uavmx]

I apologize, as I was planning on spending some time writing my first post and getting settled in here, studying and reading as much as a could but now I have an emergency! I was planning on upgrading my pump to a VS speed anyways and starting researching, when last night my pump started draining the pool onto the ground! So now I'm in a rush trying to figure out what to do, I need to be able to get something here overnight, or go down to leslies and buy.

It's a 14k gallon pool, has a heater, equipment is about 25 feet away at ground level. Current pump is a superflo single speed 1 hp. No other features. I'm trying to stay under $1k and I'll do the install myself. I live in Socal desert, so very high energy costs.

This is the main one I'm looking at, is this a good choice?
Amazon.com : Hayward SP2302VSP Max-Flo VS Variable-Speed Pool Pump Energy Star Certified : Patio, Lawn Garden

Any other recommendations?

 

[bobandsherry]

Not enough knowledge to say if it's a good pump or sufficient for your needs as I'm just getting started with my first pool - but if you but it be sure to check other sellers that sell "Fulfilled by Amazon". Depending on your location you can save $$ by avoiding sales tax. Just checked and direct purchase with Amazon was $769 + $53 for tax. Purchase through another seller and you get same shipping but avoid the tax (save $53). Good tip if you buy another pump / model.

 

[Uavmx]

Thanks for the tip!


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[Wraenking]

I have a 1hp 2 speed Hayward. I'm about 10000 gallons maybe a bit more. Why is the pump you have so expenisve? I think I paid 175 or so for mine through amazon

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[Uavmx]

I have a 1hp 2 speed Hayward. I'm about 10000 gallons maybe a bit more. Why is the pump you have so expenisve? I think I paid 175 or so for mine through amazon

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I want to upgrade the whole thing to a VS pump...not sure I get the question.

 

[pooldv]

How about a VS Superflo? The 342001 is 1-1/2 hp. 650 bucks here, Pentair SuperFlo VS Pump 342001 | Pentair 342001

 

[Uavmx]

How about a VS Superflo? The 342001 is 1-1/2 hp. 650 bucks here, Pentair SuperFlo VS Pump 342001 | Pentair 342001

I was avoiding them because of the self install warranty only being 6 month.

Anyone have experience with Speck Badu EcoMV? Speck Badu EcoMV 2.4 HP Pool Pump (EcoMV/72-V) - 2072266213 - INYOPools.com

 

[pooldv]

I've never heard of that brand. If you know and electrician who can make an inexpensive service call a receipt from an electrician will get you the warranty.

 

[Uavmx]

I've never heard of that brand. If you know and electrician who can make an inexpensive service call a receipt from an electrician will get you the warranty.

Suppose I could, still costs $$. Any reason to go with Pentair vs Hayward?

 

[Uavmx]

Here's the leak!


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[pooldv]

You may have to re-plumb with the Hayward. That's a pretty good leak!

 

[Uavmx]

You may have to re-plumb with the Hayward. That's a pretty good leak!

I'm going to re locate it anyways, to get the footprint smaller for the equipment.

 

[Uavmx]

I'm going to re locate it anyways, to get the footprint smaller for the equipment.

Bought the max flo, can't wait any longer.