Quote Originally Posted by mas985 View Post
The TriStar VS is an ECM permanent magnet motor. BTW, what sort of problems are they having? I know Hayward has had some issues with bad seals over the years which a third party manufactures so unfortunately they get the bad rap for it.
I don't know. I got the reports second-hand from the assistant manager of the local wholesaler. Like I said, I don't know how indicative those reports are -- and in my experience, every pump comes off second-best compared to the SuperPump's reliability which has dominated this local market. But, I'll try to remember to ask him for details the next time I see him . . . when he has time to talk.