Hayward W3SP2607X10 Super Pump Pool Pump, 1 HP

We bought this to replace our existing pool pump. Previously we replace our Hayward for a generic pump. It did not last. So we went back to this Hayward and we are glad we did. It has lasted and works so well. It is quiet and the flow is outstanding. It was super easy to install. Highly recommend.

I installed the pump without any issue. At the suction of the pump, I have installed a short piece of clear pipe. And I can see if there are any air bubbles at the intake. It takes about one minute for the pump to prime, and it then pumps a large amount of water. When I look at the transparent lid, there is a significant air pocket. When I look at the swimming pool, there are a lot of air bubbles coming out of the discharge pipe. So obviously, there is an air leak from somewhere. When I look at the transparent suction pipe, I don't see any air bubbles. There could be a small air leak in the suction pipe, but if it were a large amount, I would see air bubbles in the transparent section of the suction pipe. So, the air leak must be coming from the pump itself. At first, I thought that the gasket was missing, and that I somehow threw it out in the packaging. So, I ordered another gasket. When I received it, I discovered that the gasket was actually in place. I suspected that the leakage was at the cover of the strainer. In order to find the location of the air leak, I ran the pump to remove as much air as possible in the filter. Then I turned the pump off and closed the suction valves very quickly. This meant that the pump was filled with water (except for a small bubble at the top of the strainer basket) and was under the pressure of about 2 feet of static head (about 1 psi). Then I looked at where water was dripping out. There was no leak at the gasket to the strainer cover, so the gasket was good (this was a pleasant surprise since I thought that this was the problem). There was a leak at the drain plug. I determined that it had not been tightened at the factory. So, I removed the plug, applied Teflon tape, and tightened it. There was another leak at the threaded pipe at the inlet (suction). When I installed the pipe, I used Teflon tape as directed in the instructions. However, it still leaked, and Teflon tape was not good enough. I tried to seal the leak with caulking. However, this did not work. So, I removed the threaded pipe, applied Rectorseal Pipe thread Sealant, and reinstalled the pipe. This sealant has Teflon fibers imbedded in it and is not the same as regular pipe dope. After this was done, I re-tested the pump - there were no leaks and the pump worked perfectly. Comment: If you have a problem with leakage and the Teflon tape does not work, use Rectorseal. Comment: the pump instructions should explain how to find leaks in the system. This entire process took me several weeks and caused great frustration.

I purchased this to replace an older unit from a local home supply store. You would know the store I'm referring to. Thankfully the inlet and outlet sizes, heights and locations on the Hayward were the same as my old unit. I don't know if there is some kind of "Standard Design" for pool pumps, but having the plumbing connections match really helps with an replacement installation. ANYWAY, this pump has a easy access filter basket on the inlet... very easy to open and clean without tools. I practically had to wrestle with my previous unit to do the same cleaning. Instructions were clear, with decent illustrations. The 230v connections were straightforward, but it is a little tight in the working/connection area under the removable cover. You use female spade connectors on your power supply lines (2) for the actual connection to the pump. The green ground line goes to a dedicated bolt on the inner housing. Flow rate is high and not noisy to run. I waited a couple of weeks before writing this review, just to give the unit some run time. All has been good, 100%.

Had to replace my 6 yr old Jandy. Yes I know variable speed pumps are en vogue, but they’re also twice the price. I really didn’t need or want a variable speed unit. Fairly easy drop in replacement- minimal PVC piping work (which is easy). Motor/pump unit is robust and quiet. No frills- just a reliable workhorse. Unless you’re the type that needs the latest/greatest/most complicated this is an easy DIY job.

After almost 20 years with my original hayward pump and motor the motor finally went. I decided to replace the pump as well due to age. Specs are identical except for the new pump has 2” taps compared to 1.5” of the old. They do provide 2” bushings but this set up adds about 5/8” extra to both suction and discharge sides of pump. I was able to make the suction side work due to a little play in the pipe however the discharge is an elbow that goes right into the filter. Would have been atleast another 2 hrs of raising the filter and modifying some plumbing on the filter side. However, lucky me, earlier in the year that elbow broke on me. I ordered the new elbow from hayward. They sent the 1.5” elbow and a 2” elbow. The union side of this elbow is the same size for both. So i was able to screw the 2” elbow right into the pump with no bushing and it was a perfect fit. So if u have a 1.5” consider purchasing the 2” elbow with the new pump. Or hayward should consider added face bushing rather than hex bushings to not have this issue. A face bushing would not add additional space. The other thing i had issue with is the lack of mounting hardware. For this price they could toss in some stainless steel mounting bolts. Had to run out to grab some. Other than that its super quiet was easy to connect electrically, if you have electric experience. If not i would recommend getting help with that. I expect this will last a long time. Hayward products have never let me down

The Hayward Super Pump is the most reliable and easiest to repair pool pump on the market. Can be a little pricey but with this item YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.

Best pool pump on market, more expensive but much more reliable, spend the extra money and get a great quiet pump

Product was defective on arrival. Did not turn on even for a second despite professional installation. We had an identical pump for a decade that functioned well which is why we went with Hayward. We wasted lots of time and money getting it installed. We then had to uninstall and redo all of the plumbing as I decided to go with a different pump after my experience with this. Better quality control is needed from Hayward.

Living in a small town my choice is limited but this one was at a much better price than any big city. Is fairly quiet and has work great so far, one season so far

We received the pump quickly but the wire to connect it was cut so short that we had to open the unit up and solder new wires onto the small stubs in order to connect it.

15 ans de satisfaction avec cette marque.