Chinese pool pump

[TomYoung]

I thought I would be looking at a $1,500 bill to replace my excellent, but aged out Pentair pool pump, which was manufactured in 2008. But I was able to secure a Chinese Aquastrong, higher in power and capacity, and also variable speed with onboard timer, for less than $300.

I wish I did not have to forgo the proudly American made unit, but this price is impossible to ignore. Looking forward to its arrival.

 

[Cropduster172]

I'm in NJ too. I replaced ours with the newer version of the Hayward that died after 8 years of solid use. I think it was $750 for a 1.5 hp single speed. I go with what our pool service company carries.
I have seen those Aquastrong pumps on Amazon for half the price though. Be interesting to learn how they hold up.

 

[rstsco]

I'm on my second Hayward variable speed pump in the 10 years we've had our pool. Please keep us updated on how the new pump is performing. Thank you.

 

[TomYoung]

I'm on my second Hayward variable speed pump in the 10 years we've had our pool. Please keep us updated on how the new pump is performing. Thank you.

I will. Obviously, there is a real possibility that this thing is straight trash!

 

[Cropduster172]

It's interesting how the XtremepowerUS are painted the same color as Haywards.

 

[randomhero439]

Anecdotally, when I owned a pool, my Hayward pump motor, which came with the install, lasted over 12 years. I went with a low-cost off-brand pump to replace it, and it lasted two years.