katabeachbum Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I have some pumps for my swimmingpools, and none of them have lasted more than 3 years/7.000 hours. One stopped today, Eumaux 750 watt, comes with reduced warranty in Thailand, only one year. Pumps are set to run 7-8 hours a day, and never more than 6 hours continously. Anyone had pool pump lasting more than 3 years, and if so brandname and where to get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Yes, my 2 pumps now 5+ years old. The main pool pump 1 HP runs for 2.5 hours, 3 times each day. The jaccuzzi/water fall pump 1.5 HP runs as demanded. Can't remember the name right now and I'm not home, think an American brand. Will post name when get home later today. Edit// quick Google browse. I have Hayward Pumps. Another thought// I assume you have the cut out breakers (think they measure resistance) on your control panel set at a suitable level. I've had to reset a couple of times over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I second the Haywards. I've got a few and they all have run just fine over 5 years. I think we got ours from Phuket Pools, but that was years ago when there wasn't near as much competiition as there is now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Hayward Pumps Hayward pumps running: -since 1990 (my first house) -since 1994 (second house) -since 2006 (present home) Hayward prices in Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 thanks guys Just got the pump out. Sweat and dirty My other Eumaux pump has been working for almost a year since a 2-3k baht repair, so will check out this possibility first. 3 years/7.000 hours isnt much to brag about. My JD Pool OZ made pump was even shorter A shower, and off to the repair shop and possibly pump shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 We have a Poolrite pump and filtering system and the maintenance guy told me i needed a new spider gasket for the filter because it was worn and allowing the algae to return to the pool Which turned out not to be true we still had the algae problem with the new filter The gasket was not available in Phuket and there is no agent here even though it says there's one on the Internet We changed to a Hayward filter which is available here and easy to get parts for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang62 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 thanks guys Just got the pump out. Sweat and dirty My other Eumaux pump has been working for almost a year since a 2-3k baht repair, so will check out this possibility first. 3 years/7.000 hours isnt much to brag about. My JD Pool OZ made pump was even shorter A shower, and off to the repair shop and possibly pump shops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farang62 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 You might consider a new more efficient pump, motor technology has improved a lot in the last 3-5 years with 1.5 hp motor drawing just 1/2 of what they did a few years ago. Don't for get the Magnetic Contactor with a properly sized overload that is set for your pumps amp draw. Also here in Thailand I suggest a low voltage protector and if 3 phase a phase protection module. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Hayward Pumps Hayward pumps running: -since 1990 (my first house) -since 1994 (second house) -since 2006 (present home) Hayward prices in Thailand correction: i was told that the "1990 pump" was replaced in 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted June 30, 2011 Author Share Posted June 30, 2011 thanks guys Just got the pump out. Sweat and dirty My other Eumaux pump has been working for almost a year since a 2-3k baht repair, so will check out this possibility first. 3 years/7.000 hours isnt much to brag about. My JD Pool OZ made pump was even shorter A shower, and off to the repair shop and possibly pump shops The repair shop says Emaux is Chinese crap. The original seller of the Emaux pumps, say they dont want to sell then anymore as they dont even honor warranty within the 1st year. Both say 3 years is more than normal. As all my other pumps(deep well, several waterpumps, washingmachines, dishwasher) are working fine, I assume the quality of the Emaux poolpumps are the problem, not powersupply. Repair shop will give me a price and schedule today. The other Emaux has lasted 9 months after a 2.610 baht repair, but is getting noisy again. Haywards next it seems anyone know where to get them in Phuket at reasonable prices? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 The repair shop says Emaux is Chinese crap. The original seller of the Emaux pumps, say they dont want to sell then anymore as they dont even honor warranty within the 1st year. Both say 3 years is more than normal. As all my other pumps(deep well, several waterpumps, washingmachines, dishwasher) are working fine, I assume the quality of the Emaux poolpumps are the problem, not powersupply. Repair shop will give me a price and schedule today. The other Emaux has lasted 9 months after a 2.610 baht repair, but is getting noisy again. Haywards next it seems anyone know where to get them in Phuket at reasonable prices? Check the pool shop opposite Fisherman's Way in Chalong, thats who i bought my filter through. I have found there prices very good compared to other pool shops on most items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 Correction the firm who supplied my Haywood filter is the bantao chemical and pool company 076271089 081 9703150 The pool shop put me onto them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share Posted July 1, 2011 Emaux pump repaired for 2.760 baht, installed again and hopefully good for another year. Thank you guys for the advice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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