My Super Pump has died; what should I get?

[bry14661]

So I have ordered the pool surge units but im still trying to shop the best pump size. I was way off on my gallon estimate. According to this equation...

Oval Pools - Multiply full width x full length x average depth x 6.7 = gallons
Oval Pools - 11' x 24'x 4' x 6.7 = 7075

Does this change the pump I should get? also I was looking online at the Hayward site and noticed they have 4 different VS pumps.
SuperPump®VS
EcoStar®
TriStar® VS
MaxFlo VS™

I cant seem to find comparable information on their site to see which one would suit me best now knowing my actual gallonage. Do you recommend anything different knowing the information that I have found. Thanks again!

[PoolDoc]

Don't get the Tristar or Ecostar -- both are much bigger than you need.

Either the SuperPump or the Maxflow will work, but I'd suggest the SuperPump. The Maxflo is optimized more for fountains and so forth.

By the way, if you do buy from Amazon, please use the links here. PoolForum gets a small commission when you do so, but it doesn't change your price at all. Also, if you buy from Amazon, be ready to install as soon as you get the pump. That way, it can be up and running BEFORE the 30 day Amazon return window expires. You'd still have the Hayward warranty, but it's much easier to return to Amazon. The defect rate on the Hayward products is pretty low (I can't recall ever having to return a Hayward pump, filter or heater for a warranty defect), but it does happen.

Of course, if you buy elsewhere, you can ignore all that.

Good luck!

[CarlD]

How long did your pump last?
My first Superpump 2spd (the one Ben named) lasted 10 full seasons. I replaced it with another figuring that was a good, long life, and it was my d*** fault for storing it in my unheated shed rather than my warm, dry basement. They run about $500, plus the power cord (I made a new one).

[bry14661]

How long did your pump last?
My first Superpump 2spd (the one Ben named) lasted 10 full seasons. I replaced it with another figuring that was a good, long life, and it was my d*** fault for storing it in my unheated shed rather than my warm, dry basement. They run about $500, plus the power cord (I made a new one).

I had a Hyaward super 2 and it lasted 7 years and it froze up during operation. It does go year round since this is Florida.