Replacing pump...getting confused what to buy

[okeesignguy]

The time has come to replace my Hayward Northstar 1 hp pump which they no longer make...it would be nice to find a direct "bolt on" replacement model...

I have had the pump rebuilt and replaced the motor a couple times but nothing seems to last like the original did...about 10 trouble free years...so I just want to buy a whole new unit and be done with it for hopefully 10 more years...
So I head out into "Interweb Land" and start searching around...now I am more confused than ever!

Can anybody here point me in a direction please...??? What would be an equivalent model and best place to buy to not break the bank...???
I want to stay single speed...it is a small 5000 gal pool and the old pump was/is 1HP...
Thank you for any help given

[okeesignguy]

Kinda lookin at the Tri-Star...or a Super 2
http://www.hayward-pool.com/prd/In-G...002__14018.htm
http://www.hayward-pool.com/prd/In-G...002__14018.htm

[PoolDoc]

What sort of pool & filter do you have?

The SuperPump is a highly reliable old line pump with great self-priming (and vacuuming) capability. The Super2 is a more efficient pump that trades suction and self-priming for high pressure and greater flow. The TriStar is an even more efficient pump, that had reliability problems when released over a decade ago. I believe those are resolved now, but it's unlikely either pump will rival the SuperPump in that aspect -- those antiques often run for 15+ years.

[okeesignguy]

What sort of pool & filter do you have?

The SuperPump is a highly reliable old line pump with great self-priming (and vacuuming) capability. The Super2 is a more efficient pump that trades suction and self-priming for high pressure and greater flow. The TriStar is an even more efficient pump, that had reliability problems when released over a decade ago. I believe those are resolved now, but it's unlikely either pump will rival the SuperPump in that aspect -- those antiques often run for 15+ years.

I don't know what to call the filter I have but it is a cartridge type filter in a tan bullet looking case, the top unscrews and the filter lifts out...
The pool is an in ground fiberglass type...thank you!

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My currant pump is a 1 hp and I have read where I could have problems if I increase the hp...what do you think...???
Looking at the Super Pump 1hp I am finding this SP2607X10...
I see that it has 1-1/2" pipe and mine has 2" pipe...not a problem...???

[PoolDoc]

Need actual pump / filter label info.

2" piping is good -- regardless of what pump you get.

Taking pictures and posting them (Flickr, Photobucket, Picasa) or sending them to poolforum@gmail.com would make it much easier to make a useful recommendation.