re: Pool Equipment Recommendation?

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Hayward, Jandy, and/or Pentair

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All 3 are reputable companies that will not be going out of business anytime soon. My personal preference is for the least amount of "smart" equipment possible. These things are going to get rained on, splashed, exposed to sunlight, hot temps, etc. No need to add a computer chip to something that can be set on a classic mechanical timer.

Also, make sure that the intake PVC pipe running into the pump is AT LEAST 9 inches long. Pool guys love to cut that run of pipe short because it saves space and is easier to work, but it will screw up your flow, make it easy to lose prime, and wear the pump out prematurely. This is a proper run of pipe for the pump intake:



Also, don't let them use flex pipe on anything. If they have to use flex pipe due to your particular space constraints, do not put it anywhere where you cannot easily cut it out and replace it within 30 minutes.