- Aug 7, 2021
- 33
- Pool Size
- 30000
- Surface
- Vinyl
- Chlorine
- Salt Water Generator
- SWG Type
- Hayward Aqua Rite (T-15)
Hello good people of TFP!
We have a bearing out and need a motor replacement. The current pump is a Pentair 340038 (SuperFlo High-Performance Single Speed Pool Pump, 1 Horsepower, 115/230 Volt, 1 Phase).
While talking to the local pool experts we decided to get a quote for some upgrades. Looking at a Hayward VSP and possibly a Hayward SWG. It was a hard pill to swallow that the pool company is charging approximately a $500 markup on the SWG and ~$300 markup on the VSP. All in all, we'd be looking at around $3700 (parts only). I was thinking closer to $2500.
Additionally, I relayed that we didn't want any Bluetooth or automation features, mainly SWG, and to upgrade from our 1 phase. Does all this sound "normal"?
We are handy enough to do it ourselves, but I know I'd lose out on warranty requirements.
I plan on writing them back, as they provide all the model numbers. Any advice or tips would be helpful.
We have a bearing out and need a motor replacement. The current pump is a Pentair 340038 (SuperFlo High-Performance Single Speed Pool Pump, 1 Horsepower, 115/230 Volt, 1 Phase).
While talking to the local pool experts we decided to get a quote for some upgrades. Looking at a Hayward VSP and possibly a Hayward SWG. It was a hard pill to swallow that the pool company is charging approximately a $500 markup on the SWG and ~$300 markup on the VSP. All in all, we'd be looking at around $3700 (parts only). I was thinking closer to $2500.
Additionally, I relayed that we didn't want any Bluetooth or automation features, mainly SWG, and to upgrade from our 1 phase. Does all this sound "normal"?
We are handy enough to do it ourselves, but I know I'd lose out on warranty requirements.
I plan on writing them back, as they provide all the model numbers. Any advice or tips would be helpful.
