Installing new pump and filter

[PoolDoc]

I may have been careless -- I have no personal experience with either the NorthStar or the Tristar, but the local rep (among the crowd that appear at the pool wholesalers) is that the Hayward 'star pumps are to be avoided. However, when Mark asked about this, I realized that this may be due to the discontinued Northstar, rather than the Tristar.

I'll try to check in the AM, when I'm at SCP

In any case, the problems I've heard of all have to do with reliability and serviceability, not efficiency.

[shynshort]

Per my installer's instructions, I am returning the Tristar (issues w/going from 2" openings of pump to 1.5" of multiport and pool piping, also lid hard to open, rapid gasket failure in his experience).

So now my conundrum is do I keep original pump housing, step the motor down from 1.5 to 1 hp (or .75?) and replace the impeller and shaft seals or buy a whole new 1 (or .75) hp pump?

I appreciate anyone's input

Shynshort (who always over analyzes decisions ;-)

[mas985]

Given the age of the housing, I would be more inclined to get a new pump. But this time, I would strongly recommend a two speed.

Since you have two skimmers and a main drain, you might be better off with a 1 HP Superflo. Plus, it is a 230v pump which I suspect is the same as your old pump (?). That way you won't have change the wiring as well. But double check your current pump voltage setup.