Help picking out new pool pump

[Scmaune]

Our pool pump has been leaking so we have decided to replace it with a more energy efficient pump. We currently have a century centurion 230 v b855 pump and are looking at replacing it with a hayword maxflow variable speed pump 230 V. Is this a comparable replacement? Thanks in advance for the feedback.

 

[mas985]

Welcome to the forum.

century centurion 230 v b855

That is a motor, not a pump. Can you post the picture of the pump if you don't know the actual make/model?

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[Scmaune]

Thanks. I updated my signature. We have an 18k gallon IG plaster pool with an outdated motor/pump, a DE filter and polaris. Here is a pic of the motor and pump set up.

 

[mas985]

That looks like a Challenger high pressure pump. If you don't have any water features or a spa, the MaxFlo VS should be sufficient. However, a full size VS pump might be a better choice. They are quieter to run because you can use a lower speed for the same flow rate as the MaxFlo. They cost a bit more but probably worth it.

If you like Hayward:

https://www.amazon.com/Hayward-W3SP3206VSP-TriStar-Variable-Speed-Pool/dp/B07SQ2MVDN/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=TriStar+VS+pump&qid=1637796230&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-5

If you like Pentair:

https://www.amazon.com/Pentair-011028-IntelliFlo-Pool-Almond/dp/B07P5JLP4Z/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Intelliflo+VS+pump&qid=1637796285&s=lawn-garden&sr=1-3

 

[Scmaune]

Thank you so much. This really helps