Endless Pool Pump Alternatives?

[JeffSpencer]

Hey folks,

I need some advice:

I have an above ground endless pool (9'x20'x 4.5' deep). I am having to replace the water circulation pump every year.. every two years max. I am wanting change out to something more durable.

Can I install a traditional pump/filter system designed for larger pools, or will that cause more issues than I am dealing with now?

Any suggestions?

 

[mas985]

What is the make/model pump you are using?

What is failing in the pump?

 

[tstex]

Yes, what are you using now and is the pump that fails every 1-2 yrs the same make/model, or are you mixing up make/models?

Can you take a pic of the pump?

How is your pump receiving its power?

Finally, If you look and Mark's and my profile at the bottom, this provides much needed information so the forum members can better help you, plus you do not have to keep repeating what type of equipment you have each time you post a question...

 

[JeffSpencer]

Thanks for the responses and I added a signature .

The pump is a Laing 230V, 50-60 Hz, 120W, IP44, PN 02 MPa (2bar) IP44, TF60Class F

I'll try to figure how to post some pics and post my setup.

 

[JeffSpencer]

View attachment 66841View attachment 66842

 

[JeffSpencer]

The pump is mounted underneath the hydraulic tank/under filter.
View attachment 66844

 

[scooperhsd]

Jeff - your pictures aren't working.

 

[JeffSpencer]

How about now?

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPFQEIMdapvRvOehNkx25PpUmj_v_ZUmnrKzQ4n

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPAXZM8s5QkV29wkfg4oDIUGuovA9ssgNkTo4kK

https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipPeIuj4OY8Hf--R6jXZYeTY38_JsMbP6R4T01-b

 

[mas985]

Nope. You probably need public links.

 

[JeffSpencer]

Now?

https://photos.app.goo.gl/7Avg2Hmip8tDpsjl1

https://photos.app.goo.gl/ppfUNRVd9b0lPv3l2

https://photos.app.goo.gl/p0PERJxVX5l15oC82

 

[scooperhsd]

The links are working now , but that doesn't look like any pool pump I've ever seen. No information on HP and service factor ? Size of pipes ? 120W can't be very much .

 

[mas985]

Those look like pond pumps.

What was the function of these pumps?

What was failing on these pumps?

 

[JeffSpencer]

This is the pump that circulates water from the skimmer bin all the way through the filter and then through the output into my pool. Inlet and outlet are 1.5". The electric motor fails often, therefore, I was thinking I could use a more traditional pump/filtration system, but I don't know if it will create too much volume (if there is such a thing).

I think the pump I have is used in smaller spas, etc.

 

[mas985]

I think you could use a small AG pump. Pentair Dynamo or OptiFlo, 3/4 HP or maybe even a 2 speed operated on low speed all time. I suspect those pumps did not have much in the way of flow rate anyway.

 

[scooperhsd]

What Mark recommended sounds good, you can also consider other 1/2 - 3/4 HP AG pool pumps such as Hayward PowerFlo / II / LX / Matrix as well. You certainly don't need anything bigger than 3/4 HP. One thing to consider - most of these AG pool pumps are 120V - if you want 240V, again - stick to 1/2 - 3/4 HP model Inground pumps.

 

[JeffSpencer]

Thank you very much!