Better Pool Pumps...Waterway Mustang Or Hayward & Pentair
by Phil Popp
Motor runs fine but the pump is done. What replacement pump would you recommend? It is a 2 hp with 2" inlet/outlet. How do you like these waterways compared to Hayward or Pentair. My mustang lasted several years but I have rebuilt it several times, seems poor construction? Thanks Phil Thanks for the question Phil I can say that I've really never had any major problems with either Hayward or Pentair pool motors or pumps. We have Hayward motors for the YMCA pool and hot tub and they've been very reliable. The hot tub motor burned up, but this was my fault. I didn't clean out the pump strainer for a while and it got clogged with cotton. There was minimal water flow, so the motor burned up. I started cleaning it out every week. That was a $400 mistake. I've found throughout the years that Mustang pumps are generally good, but sometimes they can give you problems such as overheating and leaks. Sometimes the bearings might go earlier than on a compatible Hayward. This is just my take on them, but I've changed out many filtration systems since 1999. If you go with either Hayward to Pentair you probably won't be disappointed. Hope this helps and have a fun and safe swimming season. Robert
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