Hayward Super Pump VS and Super Pump VS 700 comparison

[mbarrett]

In the market for a new pump and have decided on variable speed due to energy rates and local utility rebates (-$300), etc... just makes sense.

Locally, the hayward dealers have the SuperPump VS700 for $899
https://hayward-pool-assets.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/literature/SuperPumpVS700-SellSheet-LITSPVS70017.pdf?fromCDN=true


Online I can get the Super Pump VS for $699.
https://hayward-pool-assets.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/literature/super-pump-vs-LITSUPVS17.pdf?fromCDN=true

The only difference I can see is the 3 year warranty compared to a 1 year warranty. All outputs and design look identical.


Any experience with these?

 

[mbarrett]

After calling two Hayward support numbers and local pool stores that sell the vs700, I haven't gotten any answers one way or the other. Still, only the warranty and how its sold is the only difference I can find.

Hayward support wasn't sure if its the same motor used between the two.

 

[mbarrett]

To potentially save $200 or less, i'm putting in way too many hours .. However, I think I finally found my answer. They are essentially the same based on the replacement parts diagram if you are getting the SP2603VSP version . You are paying upfront for a dealer only product with 2 more years of warranty. Maybe nothing more?

https://hayward-pool-assets.com/assets/documents/pools/pdf/parts-diagrams/Super-Pump-VS.pdf?fromCDN=true

So maybe a better question is, is it worth paying extra for the additional warranty and do these pumps have that many problems if cared for properly?