Pump Failure Survey

This may be a futile exercise, but I am attempting to get to the bottom of why many PBs and techs have such a poor opinion about Hayward pumps. While, I could go through all of the old posts to collect data, I am hoping to get enough responses to this post in order to draw at least some conclusions. So if you have ever had a pump failure of any kind and from any manufacture (not just Hayward), please answer the following questions:

1) Pump make and model.
2) Approximate age of pump at failure
3) Reason for pump failure. (e.g. motor, leak, housing crack, etc)
4) Plumbing size (e.g. 1.5", 2", 2.5")
5) Sheltered or exposed installation

For those "In The Industry" and have collected actual data, please note any and all pumps that you have come across in your line of work but please stick to the facts above. Anecdotal evidence is interesting but it is very difficult to quantify in any meaningful way.

Thanks in advance to all who participate.

Not sure if you will still get an email from a post on this old thread, but I wanted to thank you for checking in on PF. I am loyal to the site because of all Ben has done for everyone. Glad you care.