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    Quote Originally Posted by mas985 View Post
    Most pumps protect the bearings from moisture but that one looks like it might allow some water to get into the bearing area which really shortens the life of a pump. The matrix is a bit more shielded.


    SO what kind of pump should I buy, and what size?
    I have read some post to only filter my water 4 hours a day.

    Just trying to get it right this time. Tired of buying pool motors

    Thanks

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    Default Re: My pool pump motors hate me

    There are a couple pump lines for AG pools that I would recommend:

    Hayward Matrix
    Pentair OptiFlo
    Pentair Dynamo

    3/4 HP to 1 HP two speeds

    I think all are good pumps but I think the Matrix is a slightly better housing design that protects the bearings from moisture a bit better than the other two.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mas985 View Post
    There are a couple pump lines for AG pools that I would recommend:

    Hayward Matrix
    Pentair OptiFlo
    Pentair Dynamo




    I think all are good pumps but I think the Matrix is a slightly better housing design that protects the bearings from moisture a bit better than the other two.







    Thanks so much, really appreciate it.

    Is there a link here to buy through amazon?

    SL

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