Doheny's pumps any good?

[v8fieromatt]

Hey guys, I've been researching some different equipment now to upgrade over the winter. I'm thinking 2 speed pump and either a larger sand filter or cartridge CCP520. I've tried searching this site and the internet in general about Doheny's pumps. It seems that everyone likes their robots and chemicals but I can't find anything about their pumps.

Does anyone have experience with them? looking at this one specifically: Doheny's 2-Speed Pool Pump, 220V, 1.5 HP
Is it a copy of one of the big name brands or did they develop it themselves? Worth messing with or just save up for a name brand one?

Thanks!

 

[Bama Rambler]

Those pumps are private branded under several names (Harris comes to mind) and they're pretty good pumps. No better nor worse than the major brands.

Now I have a couple of comments.
1) Do you really need a 1½ hp pump? I think the 1 hp would be plenty big. If you plan on running it on low 90% of the time, then the 1½ hp will be fine.
2) If you think you need 1½ hp you might want to look at variable speed pumps. The Harris variable speed model is only a few dollars more than the 2-speed. It's a knockoff of the Hayward Super Pump VS.

 

[v8fieromatt]

Thanks for the reply! Glad to head the Doheny pumps are ok to use, it’s weird how few reviews there are on it.

So basic answer is uhh. I don’t really know. I’m been looking at flow rates and reading about fluid dynamics until I can’t see straight. I am just now finishing up the pool and I’m still running on a pump and filter I got off Craigslist for 100 bucks, it’s and above ground Hayward that’s 1.5 SPL rated. It’s says 70 gpm on it but that seems pretty optimistic to me.
I have it setup for 2 returns and 2 skimmers on opposite ends with 1.5 inch pvc to each, then it’s going to be 2 inch from the 3 way valves to the pump and then from the pump to filter and back to other 3 way. Hope that makes sense. I will be installing a Pentair ccp520 and some swc in the future. And a building to cover it all.
It’s on a pallet because it’s temporary and that makes it easy to move with the skid loader.
I have an extra line that’s going to be for the slide or any fountain or waterfall in the future.
The Harris vs seems like a good option, or there’s a new Pentair IntelliFlo on Craigslist for 625 if I decide to spend that much..