Pump Replacement

[firstpool2020]

My pump is dead (bearing issue) and a crack letting air and I need a new one to open. I currently have a Hayward Super Pump SP2610X15 and it was only about 3-4 years old judging by when the pool was installed. We did have multiple issues with it priming (cos of air leakage and we ran it continuously, which from what I understand causes them to wear out quicker.

Hayward website suggests replacing with the Super Pump XE 1.65 SP2610X15XE ($800) or the Super Pump VS 700 SP2670020VSP ($1850). We can do the change ourselves, price is for equipment only. It looks like the VS 700 will be cheaper on electricity and I assume it will last longer if we use a the onboard timer which I think it has? Can I get a timer, for the XE? My pool supply store just said they don't do timers.

What does everyone here prefer? It seems I could buy several of the XEs to compare to the VS but am I just going to wear it our quicker and HAVE to buy more of them as I do not have a timer?

 

[Texas Splash]

If you have no additional water requirements like a waterfall, bubblers, spa, etc, then you have lots of flexibility. Do you use a suction cleaner? I wouldn't put too much stock in that comment about a pump running 24/7 wearing out faster. I run my 2-speed on low all the time - about 7 years now. Sometimes pumps/motors just go bad regardless of the manufacture. Sort of "(bad) luck of the draw" I guess.

 

[firstpool2020]

If you have no additional water requirements like a waterfall, bubblers, spa, etc, then you have lots of flexibility. Do you use a suction cleaner? I wouldn't put too much stock in that comment about a pump running 24/7 wearing out faster. I run my 2-speed on low all the time - about 7 years now. Sometimes pumps/motors just go bad regardless of the manufacture. Sort of "(bad) luck of the draw" I guess.

We do use a suction cleaner. Think this could contribute to it wearing out quicker?

 

[Texas Splash]

Suction cleaner shouldn't be a big reason for the premature failure if the previous pump was indeed only 3-4 years old. But today's VSP can certainly support the water movement required. Do you have a cleaner that connects to the poolside skimmer, or do you have a separate vacuum port on the pool wall? What type of cleaner exactly? Also, any other automation or control valves in use, or do you do everything manually?

 

[firstpool2020]

Suction cleaner shouldn't be a big reason for the premature failure if the previous pump was indeed only 3-4 years old. But today's VSP can certainly support the water movement required. Do you have a cleaner that connects to the poolside skimmer, or do you have a separate vacuum port on the pool wall? What type of cleaner exactly? Also, any other automation or control valves in use, or do you do everything manually?

We just got a Kreepy Krawler but never got it set up. We have been using the old school one that connects to the skimmer basket.

Set up is simple and completely manual. A switch to turn the pump on and off at the electric. And then the dial on filter we turn when we need it to flush to waste etc. Pool has one skimmer. two floor drains, two jets.

 

[Texas Splash]

Set up is simple and completely manual.

In that case, I think you have lots of flexibility. Shop around for a pump that meets your budget and water needs. Anything in the 1.5 - 2 HP range should do well. If you get one stronger just because of a good deal, you can always adjust the rpms. For ease of installation, be sure to confirm voltage requirements and plumbing fittings.