Pool pump

[apayne]

hayward or waterway? :?:

 

[pwrstrk]

I have a Hayward 1hp 2 speed and like it alot.


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[apayne]

Thanks, I have one too but it needs to be replaced I liked it while it lasted

 

[jblizzle]

Just to add further confusion ... why not Pentair? Or Jandy?

In reality they are all likely fine.

 

[apayne]

Exactly why I'm posting, looking for some good input, thank you, I'll take a look.

 

[jblizzle]

Waterway is kind of a "lesser" brand (IMHO ... I could be wrong ) ... so they are likely a little cheaper. Although many members use them.

I would certainly suggest sticking with a 1HP 2-speed at the largest.

 

[pwrstrk]

Waterway is kind of a "lesser" brand (IMHO ... I could be wrong ) ... so they are likely a little cheaper. Although many members use them.

I would certainly suggest sticking with a 1HP 2-speed at the largest.

I agree.


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[apayne]

I like the idea of energy efficient but they are a bit expensive....(in the short term I suppose). And Hayward? Can get it delivered by Friday. Are there any other considerations I need to think of regarding the filter unit?

 

[pwrstrk]

Whatever you like. Bigger is better in the filter.

Are you happy with what you have now ?


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[jblizzle]

Are you looking to buy a pump or a filter or both?

What size is you cartridge filter and we can tell you if the size is appropriate.

 

[apayne]

Just the pump, the filter unit is a waterway, clearwater II Cartridge filter, Premium element filter CW2-11771

 

[pmcd]

I noticed the Waterway 2-speed 1HP pump only draws 8.8amps@115v at the higher speed while 2.2amps at the lower speed. A similar 1HP Pentair Dynamo or Hayward draws around 11amps. Why the big difference?

Philip

 

[jblizzle]

All 1HP pumps are not created equal ... different wet ends will cause different power requirements ... and often they post inaccurate data online.

But the 1/4 power draw on low vs high is normal. Low moves 1/2 the water. So even doubling the run time on low will give a 50% power use reduction.