Black&Decker or Calimar Variable Speed 1.5hp Pool Pumps

[Floatit]

Been looking at the B&D and Calimar VS 1.5hp pumps. They look identical except color. B&D is more expensive yet comes with 5yr warranty compared to 1yr for Calimar.

I have a 18k gallon fiberglass with 3 returns and 1 suction. 250# Sand Filter, 250btu heater. 1.5” pool plumbing.

Has anyone had any long term experience with either?

CaliMar | 1.5HP Variable Speed Pool Pump | 1 Year Warranty

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Black & Decker 1.5HP Energy Star Variable Speed Inground Swimming Pool Pump (Qualifies for Utility Rebates)

Energy Star Certified and with an included 5-year warranty, the BLACK + DECKER 1.5 horsepower variable-speed pool pump outperforms all other pumps on the market—and pays itself off with up to 80% of energy costs saved in all phases of operation. This truly versatile unit allows slower filtration...

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[Rancho Cost-a-Lotta]

It's basically the same pump marketed by different vendors. I would bypass the 1.5 horsepower and go straight to the 3 horsepower pump. It's one of the best values out there. Search TFP for Calimar pumps.

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[Newdude]

+1 to 3HP, for $70 with the Calimar its a no brainer.

With the only difference being the warranty, is 100% the cost of the Calimar worth it to you for the odds that you'll need 2 more of them in years 2 to 5 ? Because when the B&D is double the cost, you could buy a 2nd Calimar if needed and break even. So really the warranty is for the 3rd theoretical Calimar needed in 5 years when satistically speaking, the 1st one will last years and years.

(I didn't check today's costs but B&D usually dances around twice the cost. Its still substantial today, I'm sure)

 

[wireform]

Make sure to buy the extended warranty for the calimar for if and when you need it they were easy to deal with.

 

[chrger1970]

Been looking at the B&D and Calimar VS 1.5hp pumps. They look identical except color. B&D is more expensive yet comes with 5yr warranty compared to 1yr for Calimar.

I have a 18k gallon fiberglass with 3 returns and 1 suction. 250# Sand Filter, 250btu heater. 1.5” pool plumbing.

Has anyone had any long term experience with either?

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CaliMar | 1.5HP Variable Speed Pool Pump | 1 Year Warranty

calimarpool.com

Black & Decker 1.5HP Energy Star Variable Speed Inground Swimming Pool Pump (Qualifies for Utility Rebates)

Energy Star Certified and with an included 5-year warranty, the BLACK + DECKER 1.5 horsepower variable-speed pool pump outperforms all other pumps on the market—and pays itself off with up to 80% of energy costs saved in all phases of operation. This truly versatile unit allows slower filtration...

poolpartstogo.com

You think about just changing the motor to a V.S and keeping your pump?