Black and Decker pool pump. 1.5hp or 2hp

[lobes]

Which Black and Decker pool pump would be better for my pool? 1.5hp or 2hp?
I have a 15k gallon pool with 2 skimmers, main drain and 4 return jets. I also have a slide and am using an old polaris line as a modified water fountain (no longer using booster pump).

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Look up the Calimar VS 3 HP. Same pump as B&D 3 HP for much less $...

 

[lobes]

Thanks for the recommendation. Specs look identical. I'll get the 1.5hp if I can find one that ships quickly.

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

Why not go with the 3 HP. Pushes more water at lower pumps speeds more quietly.

 

[Newdude]

$519 and your state likely has an energy star rebate. Someone in NH said theirs was $500 last week. Michigan was $75.

 

[lobes]

Why not go with the 3 HP. Pushes more water at lower pumps speeds more quietly.

I previously had a 1hp pool pump so I thought 3hp would be overkill. I know variable speed pumps you can adjust speed but I just did a quick search so I'm not sure.

I'll probably get the 3hp if I can save money as well push more water. Just want to make sure 3hp wouldn't be too much for my pools needs

 

[lobes]

$519 and your state likely has an energy star rebate. Someone in NH said theirs was $500 last week. Michigan was $75.

Thanks for the link. I'm in Illinois so maybe there's a rebate as well.

 

[Newdude]

Just want to make sure 3hp wouldn't be too much for my pools needs

Nope. You dial it down until it meets your needs. Normally, going much larger with the 'Big 3' costs alot more and doesn't ROI for a looooooong time. For $519, go big.

 

[Golfer2000]

Look up the Calimar VS 3 HP. Same pump as B&D 3 HP for much less $...

I don't know how much warranties are worth with these companies but its a 1 year with Calimar versus 5 year with B&D. Thoughts?

 

[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

It's always a gamble, but my feeling is if a product is going to malfunction due to a manufacturing defect, it will do when it's relatively new. I've seen at least two recent threads in which Black & Decker pumps began ticking shortly after installation. The vendors replaced the defective pumps. I'm just not sure if the extra four-year coverage is worth double the price. That's a decision you'll need to make.

 

[Newdude]

but its a 1 year with Calimar versus 5 year with B&D. Thoughts?

Would you spend $530 for a 5 year warranty on the $519 pump ? Because that's the price of the B&D, just a hair over double thr Calimar.

*if* the Calimar failed in years 2 though 5, you could buy a second one, and still be cheaper than the B&D. Then THAT pump would need to fail before year 5 of the original sale to have made the B&D a better deal. It's possible, but not very likely.

 

[Golfer2000]

Would you spend $530 for a 5 year warranty on the $519 pump ? Because that's the price of the B&D, just a hair over double thr Calimar.

*if* the Calimar failed in years 2 though 5, you could buy a second one, and still be cheaper than the B&D. Then THAT pump would need to fail before year 5 of the original sale to have made the B&D a better deal. It's possible, but not very likely.

Good point. And they are the same minus the orange plastic bits right?

 

[Newdude]

And they are the same minus the orange plastic bits right?

The base might be different/adjustable IIRC, but the goods should be the same.