Pentair Super Flo Pool Pump with Distinct Design

Pentair pool pump Superflo

The Pentair pool pump Superflo single-speed, 1-1/2-horsepower moves more water more efficiently for lower operating cost and super-quiet operation. Plus, by performing with less effort, there's simply less wear and tear and that means longer life for a higher return on your pump investment. Specifically designed for in ground pools, the Superflo features thick walled body parts, a heavy-duty 56 square flange motor, and highly engineered hydraulics. SuperFlo's silent running capability and small footprint allow it to easily drop into a compact equipment pad. The Cam and Ramp lid locks in place with a quarter-turn. SuperFlo is a direct replacement for the Hayward Super Pump.

The Pentair pool pump Superflo high performance pump meets all the criteria for a superior pool, spa or water feature pump. It’s super energy-efficient, super quiet and super easy to maintain. Plus, it’s designed with innovative materials that will stand up to the most demanding installations and conditions. This pump is self-priming for quick, easy start-up and has been performance and pressure tested to ensure superior quality.

For over 12 years I serviced my own pool for the most part, but about 2 years ago my pump motor went out and I called a local company to come out and fix it, 4 visits, much stress and $315.00 later it worked and stopped leaking... until now. The "tech" over-tightened the body clamp and that's where it burst open releasing full pressure... luckily I was home so I could shut it off and prevent a possible disaster. The old unit was 1 horse and I thought it may have been underpowered because I have a solar heater on the roof so I took a chance and went up to 1 1/2 horse.

I bought this Pentair pool pump because it said it was stainless steel ( I never did see evidence for that claim ) and because it was designed with union fittings for 1 1/2 inch or 2 inch PVC which really made it easy to install, which is extremely important because I'm basically a cripple. It works perfectly, the electrical hook ups were ready for 220 which is the way to go. This thing looks great and is quieter than the last one, so the verdict is : great deal on a great pump.

Pentair LA01N Energy Efficient Awesome Pool Pump & Quick Disconnect Hoses

This Pentair pool pump with energy efficient single speed universal booster pump has 3/4-Horsepower, 115/230-Volt. Full Load 13.0/6.5-Amps, 1.50- SF and 1.13-SFHP. Ideal replacement for pressure-side booster pumps. Use with legend platinum, legend platinum truck series, and legend automatic pool cleaners. Hose and adapters included. Made from durable, corrosion-proof materials, and provides 50-PSI at 12-GPM. Measures 16-inch length by 9-1/4-inch width by 10-inch height.

This is the exact same make/model that was hard connected to my system, a Pentair pool pump motor. The hoses and quick disconnects we easy to hook up after a quick trip to Pentair pool pump for glue, primer and a couple connectors. There are two things to be aware of:

• The quick disconnects are easy to cross thread, so be sure to line up the compression nut.
• Don't tighten the compression nut too tight or you will pinch through the hose. That's not a big deal, just shorten the flex line a little and reconnect. It doesn't take that much pressure on the compression nut to get a good seal on the hose.

After two weeks so far so good, motor runs well and is quiet, instructions do not explain how to connect the hoses to your system, only to the motor, but if you maintain your own equipment it's not hard to figure it out. The packaging could be improved as the capacitor cover on the top was knocked off in transport but it could be screwed back on without any apparent damage. It does not come with the electrical elbow connector so you may need to buy a new one if like mine was over 15 years old and damaged (only cost about $3 from Home Depot). I just hope it runs for 15 years like the old one, we will see.

Original Pentair pool pump went out and the unit quickly arrived in less than 3 days. It was very easy to install and works great. I would recommend this product and will use this channel to replace my other pool components when needed.