I think you can likely get your pump fixed for under $500, but a self-contained vacuum system with an independent pump typically goes for more than $1,000. You can find them at online commercial dealers like this, http://www.brockent.com/CategoryView.asp?CategoryId=301 .

You might could make your own for $500 . . . but again, if you could do that, fixing your pump would probably be easier and cheaper.

Ben / PoolDoc