... my pool equipment and have been buying Pentair components like the variable speed pump
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Over the past 2 years I have been upgrading my pool equipment and have been buying Pentair components like the variable speed pump, sand dollar filter, chlorine generator, kreepy crawler, and such. I have only had a problem with the chlorine generator and that was replaced under warranty. So, when the generic booster pump went out I ordered this Pentair model and it is working well so far.
1411506
my only problem is the pump that came with it is a little week and no skimmer. I bought the skimmer extra and upgraded to the 1600 pump with saltwater system and have no problems. Very happy with the set up I have now.
251447
Super excited about the action of this pump and the price we found it for. We are replacing our 10 year old Doughboy pool pump and filter with this intex pump and filter. It came in two days with a Prime membership delivery. The box and parts were in good shape. The pump and filter were easy to assemble with the instructions. (Sand is the only thing needed to start) However, we ran into a little hiccup on connection.

The connector piece is not the standard pool connector that slides on with a clamp. It is threaded. We ordered two different Intex connector adapter pieces that did not work.

Then my husband, AKA MacGyver, went to Home Depot and bought a couple of PVC pieces with a threaded side and a slip on side and made his own adapter for the new pump and filter to connect to the old basket and return system.

After just four hours running the new filter and 6 packets of shock, 18' X 38' with a deep end, our above ground pool has gone from green to blue and cloudy. At this rate it should be clear by tomorrow.
3015348
This was recommended by my local pool store whom I respect and trust but would rather not pay the added markup unless I'm in a hurry.

This valve is very good quality. The mechanism is smooth and sure. It replaced a Pentair valve that never was easy to turn, leaked internally and had to be rebuilt twice in 10 years.  I'm hoping for better longevity with this valve.
3221914
I have the 15' by 48" metal frame pool. First, you must order the extra hose adapters from Intex. Second, I could not get the Skimmer that came with my pool to work with this pump. Third, my pump had no instructions, but was easy enough to set up.

This pump also came with some cool attachments that will not work with my smaller Pool. :(

The pump itself is awesome. It keeps the pool clean. the stock pump only kept it marginally clean. I only vacuum 1/10th as much, and skim 1/5th as much. The bigger filter has to be replaced less often as well.

Last, but not least, this pump will not flow with trapped air, and using the adapters will cause trapped air every time you stop the pump. So, this is my method to start the pump. You have to look at the clear plastic tube. An air bubble will be trapped at the top. You have turn the pump (which is moderatly heavy) so the air bubble goes into the filter.

1. Loosen the Bleeder valve at the bottom of filter.
2. Turn the pump so the air bubble goes into the filter.
3. Make that valve is the highest point of the pump.
4. Air will sputter out, when it stops sputtering, and water trickles out smooth, the air has escaped.
5. Tighten the bleeder valve, and check the clear tube.
6. If no air bubble, start the pump.

It is a pain at first, but I have it down to an art. I can only give it three stars. I am no engineer, but I am pretty sure they built this thing upside down,  because if the tube was reversed, and the filter was higher, I would not need to lift the darn thing before every start.
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If you have a tiny bit of experience working with PVC (like sprinkler repair) and you can unscrew three screws to attach an electrical wire, the Pentair pool pump is super easy to install and set-up. There are lots of videos on YouTube to help you walk through the process. I was quoted $1,200+ to purchase and install through local pool service companies. Between the pump purchase on Amazon and PVC pipe supplies, I saved enough to buy a second pump should this one go out.

I'm docking 1 full star due to the fact that by self-installing, Pentair cancels the 3-year warranty. I knew this in advance and am willing to take the risk for the savings but I think it's weak on Pentair's part, given how easy it is to install.
1939165
I haven't had good luck with these pumps. Since may I have gone through three of them. They just quit pumping. Thepool was filled by a water company and I have tested and treated it regularly.
3435518
The old pump had gotten VERY loud, as the bearings were on their way to failing. I ordered this and was impressed at the fact that the kit includes everything necessary to connect to the pool plumbing; specifically, the flexible tubing and quick connects were all in the box.

If your Polaris booster pump is failing, I'd suggest trying to fix it yourself. It's really a trivial operation. Make sure that you turn off ALL of the power to your pool equipment AT THE BREAKER. You'll be dealing with some cabling that carries dangerous amounts of electricity. You MUST ensure that the power is off before proceeding. But, after you've got the power off, just open up the connector panel on the back of the old pump. I recommend taking a photo with your phone to help remember which wire goes where. Inside you'll find spade connectors; there are three that have external connections and many others that are used, only, internal to the motor. So, find the ones that go externally and pull them off of their posts.

At this point, I thought it easier to remove the existing quick-connects and flexible tubing so that I could move the motor more easily. Slip out the red clips, pull the retaining ring down into the space that the red ring had filled and you should be able to wiggle the tubing off. If your motor shares a common ground with other motors, it's probably easier to remove the ground clip from the back of the motor and use the old ground clip on the new motor. After that, you'll just remove the conduit and swap out the motor.

I used the old flexible hoses as guides for cutting the new hose, reconnected the spade connectors as they were in the photo that I took on my phone, and connected the quick connects to the flexible hosing. One piece of advice in this step - you might want to try a little Vaseline to get the hoses to slip onto the new quick connect clips; they're quite snug. After that, insert the red clips, put the cover on the back of the motor and you should be ready to go.

Tools needed: screwdriver, ~1/4" socket, box cutter, silicone sealant
Time: shouldn't take more than an hour
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I have a 16' round intex pool and we use separate intex pump/filter and 54601 saltwater generator systems.  When the system works, everything is sweet, but we have had 4 systems in only 2 years now.  I see the current model 54605 has been changed to fix a part that we had burn out twice.  We bought systems from big stores which are great from a warranty/replacement point of view, but stock outs can be a problem in our area.  The new unit I got at the end of last season has just started to go wrong after less than one month of use.

We had one unit replaced by Intex who were all right about it but it took a bit of chasing.  Our pool is temporary and our season in the North East is short so we accept the hassle.  If you have money, invest in a better system, or budget for at least one unit a year.
4654097
The pump corroded very quickly,  I have very hard water, but it rusted through to the motor and leaked oil everywhere. I am going to try the thermoplastic.
4352527
I was very pleased with my transaction! Shipped very fast. This is a replacement for the same pump, I had the last pump less than a year I am hopeful this will be much better! The pump does a very good job moving the water and keeping my pool clean but didn't last quiet as long as I thought it should for the price!
  CarolynB.
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This filter is perfect for a variable speed pump. Water filters better with low pressure, so if you have up to a 43,000 gln pool this will serve you well without spending the extra money on a larger set up. I have a variable pump, this filter, pool heater and salt water system and our water is crystal clear every spring as well as throughout the swim season. I should mention I also have a automatic pool cover so we keep our pool covered 50% of the time. But still leave the pump running 24 hours since it only uses .87 watts. When we were using a 3 hp single speed pump I always thought I needed a larger filter. I found out I was putting the water through the filter too fast and hard. Pleasant lesson to learn.
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BUYER BEWARE! FALSE ADVERTISING!
Both the box which the pump came in and the amazon description state this includes the unionized fittings.  However when I received the pump it was obvious the box had been previously opened and indeed, the fittings were missing. I highly suspect they were removed to be sold separately. Know in advance these are Pentair specific fittings, no standard fittings will work due to clearance and size. Quote at the local pool shop for the fittings was over $80!

Due to this issue I cannot yet vouch for the pump as it is useless without the fittings.
4167797
I have the Intex 10' x 30" Easy Set Above Ground Swimming Pool that was packaged with a filter pump. I would recommend buying the pool WITHOUT the filter pump because it is absolute garbage. It is rated for 500 gallons per hour BUT it didn't filter well at all.
I upgraded to the 2500 gallon and glad that I did.

 The hoses that come with this pump are larger in diameter and will not fit the pool, so be sure to purchase the "Intex Pump Threaded Filter Hose Conversion Kit (GAME 4550)" kit.
These screw onto the filter input/output and then you attach your old hoses to the new pump. Works great!!
2113387
I decided to bought the package because buying these parts separately would have cost even more. The parts came in time and there was no parts missing. There was unfortunately no instructions so I had to find help through videos online. I suggest looking for "How to Replace a Pool Pump Motor -The Ultimate Video Guide" on youtube. I followed the instructions carefully and the drive train was working properly and no leaks were detected. Also be aware that the package does not come with screws and if you try to order through a pool distributor then you will most likely get ripped off. The screws are simply 3/8"-16 x 7/8" and 3/8"-16 x 2"; you can buy them for $0.50-$1.00 each at a local bolt depot or buy a package at home depot. I recommend stainless steel screws for corrosion resistance or you could simple reuse the screws you have but I decided to get new ones because mine were rusty and stripped.
3691983
Our summer monthly power bill went from 250.00 to 70.00 month and the pool is kept very clean. A feel foolish for waiting so long to upgrade my pump.
4511151
I got this two days after I ordered it--I live in downstate Illinois--and single-handedly put it together and got it hooked up to an existing pool set up.  I had read that the other pumps required 100 pounds of pool sand so I had purchased two 50 pound bags but only need about 40 pounds so I returned the other bag.  I unpacked the very large box that was extremely well organized into smaller boxes for shipping and began assembly.  It was all rather self-explanatory.  I didn't need to refer to the DVD that was included.  The only tool I needed was a Phillips head screwdriver.  The instructions recommended 2-3 people to set the pump and filter up, but the only difficult part I had was heaving the 50 pound bag of sand and getting it into the basin without dumping it everywhere.  I have the 12' Intex ring pool and even though the hoses are much larger on this pump than the original pump, adapters were included.  I had a bit of trouble connecting those securely without leaking, but with the aid of a little bit of pipe thread tape, was able to get them to work to my satisfaction.  I love the fact that I will no longer have to buy the crummy--and expensive paper filters, it has a 2-12 hour timer built onto the pump so that I can run it only at night when the price of electricity is cheaper than during peak hours, and it is no louder than the original one was so it's ruining the ambiance of a quiet day in the pool.  All in all, I'd say that this is going to be a great purchase and while I still skim the pool for bugs and all I can already tell that the quality of the water has improved in just the two days I've had it operating.